PARIS
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The 15 most popular cooking classes in Paris, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones travellers actually rate, and what each one really gets you on the day.
Paris-style croissant baking at Maison Fleuret. Small group, English chef, hands-on laminated dough, take-home pastries.
Most Popular“The class was amazing. Selma(I hope that’s right) was such a great instructor. Also provided local suggestions. Highly recommend booking this tour or any other class they offer. We had so much fun.”
Family-friendly macaron baking class in Paris with an English pastry chef, hands-on piping, and fresh macarons to take home in 2 hours.
“The staff were absolutely amazing and so welcoming! Tenishka was our instructor. He was absolutely amazing and made our experience so much fun!! Our macarons were delicious, and I feel confident we can now make them at home. I highly recommend this class!”
Make Paris macarons in a small-group class at Studio Pâtisserie: learn the shell and filling method, taste your batch, and take home a recipe.
“We spent over 2 hours learning the entire process of making macarons. I now know it is no easy task 😅. Leo was the most amazing host, he had everything ready before our arrival so we could focus on the fun parts of the process, using his top of the line equipment. He was endlessly…”
Small-group croissant class in Paris with Chef Léo. Hands-on folding, science, and warm samples, plus a take-home recipe.
“Chef Leo was very energetic and fun to be around. He made the experience tremendous for my fiancé and I.”
Learn to make Paris macarons in a small, hands-on class with Chef Noémie, then enjoy tea or coffee and take recipes home.
“Great experience. Actually learned to bake macaroons and enjoyed them fresh out of the oven. Small, quaint, and great experience.”
Full-day French cooking in Paris: small-group market prep, classic techniques, and a 3-course lunch with wine and cheese near the Latin Quarter.
“I like the chef. He was professional and patient. enjoyed the entire experience”
Small-group French cooking in the Latin Quarter: market tour, classic techniques, and a full lunch with wine and cheese.
“What a fabulous experience! Paomo was fantastic…. A very friendly and engaging guy who taught us a lot. We had such a wonderful time!!! Could not rate this experience more highly.”
Learn French pastry techniques with Chef Noémie in a private Paris loft. Small group, hands-on baking, tea, and English recipes included.
“Naomi was wonderful... very easy to understand and learn from. She used terms and directions that were concise and descriptive... making the whole experience successful and fun! We enjoyed the manner that she personalized instruction to fit us.. the students!!! We happily ate our creations! Perfectly yummy!”
Learn French macaron technique in a small-group class in a Paris apartment, choose from 5 flavors, and take home macarons plus a recipe.
“Very engaging and educational. Nice group of people and we all got to participate in the process. Can't wait to try to make these at home. Fun!”
Shop a French market with a Parisian chef, cook a 3-course meal in a small group, taste what you make, and get recipes by email.
“Chef Marthe really knows how to teach. We had three cooks with varying experiences, and all of us learned while having a great time. We did the marketing portion and loved it as well. Do this activity early in your visit if you can.”
A 3-hour Paris cooking class in Île-de-France. Cook a 3-course French menu with a Parisian chef, then take recipes home by email.
“Fun, informative, delicious. We loved it!! Chef Fred sent us all the recipes; we were happy. Highly recommend.”
Hands-on French macaron class in Le Marais. Learn piping, flavors, and colors, then take home your box.
“Very interactive, plenty of opportunities to try out new skills and a knowledge instructor. A great activity to do with kids!”
Hands-on French cooking class in Paris with optional Latin Quarter market visit, then a 4-course dinner with wine and cheese.
“The host was enthusiastic and amazingly knowledgeable”
Small-group French cooking class in Paris Batignolles with Chef Noémie. Hands-on 3-course meal, wine, recipes.
“Noemi was a delightful cooking instructor. I was fortunate to be the only participant so I got extra special treatment. We made a full meal together complete with soup, maincourse with sides and sauce and a dessert. The explanation was clear and she allowed me to take photo and video notes so I will be…”
A 2-hour small-group French cooking class at Ferrandi’s Kitchen in Galeries Lafayette, with lunch and chef-led technique for classic dishes.
“Perhaps because we made it ourselves, or the care of our chef to insure fine ingredients, but this was the best meal we had in Paris! Would definitely do again.”
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