Top France Cooking Classes

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Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

Learn how to prepare the perfect flakey croissant during a small-group baking class in Paris. While you’ll be using professional techniques, no previous baking experience is required, only a love of pastries. With a small class size, you get the personalized attention of your instructor, so you don’t miss a single step. Once the baking process is complete, enjoy your creation with the rest of the class.

4.8

(81)

from $148

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

Don’t just nibble croissants and pains au chocolat during your trip to Paris—bake them yourself during this hands-on, small-group pastry class. Head to the professional kitchen (conveniently located in central Paris), meet your chef instructor, and enjoy a hot beverage. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves: you’ll learn the step-by-step secrets to making perfectly laminated dough, and will enjoy your own homemade treats at the end.

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from $139

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Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Don't just savor croissants during your Parisian getaway—learn insider tips and tricks for mastering them yourself during this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Perfect for visiting cooks and food lovers looking to learn, this class is hosted by an experienced pastry chef. Explore the different techniques of croissant-making, and even have the chance to prepare special versions. Afterwards, enjoy your treats—and your enviable new skills.

Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

Uncover the secrets of authentic French cuisine during a private cooking class with a local chef. Get hands-on in the home kitchen of your host as you create a selection of seasonal Mediterranean dishes using fresh produce from the market. Learn expert tips and techniques that will help you recreate your favorite recipes at home, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner paired with regional wines.

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from $127

Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef

Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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from $175

Special Offer

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Award-Winning Paris French Bakery Experience — Le Marais, 4th Arr

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(1,405)

from $111

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

Discover how to prepare famous French delicacies–and learn far more than by simply eating them in a restaurant–on this small-group cooking class in the Montmartre district of Paris. Step inside a working kitchen, sample a variety of savory and sweet treats, and learn the history of baguettes and croissants from a local baker before rolling up your sleeves and getting hands-on as you prepare your own.

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the art of macaron baking from a Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained chef during a small-group pastry class in Paris. No prior patisserie experience is required for this hands-on workshop, with all bakers welcome. This intimate experience is ideal for solo travelers, couples, and groups alike. Throughout the class, you’ll enjoy personalized one-on-one attention from your chef, ensuring you learn the necessary steps to prepare professional-level macarons back home.

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Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Beaune is the gateway to the Burgundy wine region, but you don’t have to travel far from the city to sample its famous wines. This private tasting experience is guided by a professional sommelier and custom-made just for you and your group. Sample a hand-picked selection of seven red and white wines, all of them Premier Cru or Grand Cru classified, and learn how to identify the different varietals, producers, and terroir.

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Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

Private Tasting in Beaune : The Best of Burgundy Wines

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $82

Go one step further than tasting Lyon’s famous cuisine and learn the city’s culinary secrets from a French chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen—and at the local market—during this small-group cooking class, as you take part in every step, from selecting the fresh ingredients to plating up your 4-course homemade lunch. Create a variety of dishes, including regional specialties and an indulgent dessert.

Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in Lyon Studio

Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in Lyon Studio

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy the fun and delight of making macarons in an engaging Parisian pastry class, perfect for families and kids! Led by expert pastry chefs, this hands-on experience lets you and your loved ones discover the art of crafting these delectable French treats. Designed for all ages, this class offers a memorable, interactive adventure where you can bond while learning the secrets of French baking. Plus, you’ll get to take home your delicious creations as a sweet keepsake to remember your time together.

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from $359

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Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris, Award Winning

2 hoursFree Cancellation

These courses are designed to offer a user-friendly, personalized experience. These are real moments of sharing and exchange. I show them that baking is an art accessible to everyone. I teach different baking techniques, and I give a lot of tips. Pastry is a passion and the joy of passing on to others is above all a lot of fun. Courses are given in French and can also be given in English. Private lessons from 2 people.

Private French Pastry Class in Marseille

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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We'll cook together recipes that have been passed down through generations of my Provençal family. My mother, my grandmothers, and also my father and grandfathers each had their favorite ones. It's a simple, hearty cuisine based on quality seasonal and local products from producers who have often become friends. We can add a visit to the St. Rémy market on Wed or Saturday mornings, choose our products, and meet the producers. Other markets I enjoy are Fontvieille on monday, Maussane on thursday and Eygalières on friday? 3 Cities 20 min drive through the Alpilles. As a farmer, I grow almonds and Provençal herbs (rosemary, thyme, savory, and oregano), and we'll use my almonds and pick the Provençal herbs for the preparation. Most of these recipies can be adapted to egetarian, Vegan and lactose intolerant Talking Provence culture, history, people and interact with customers is one of the reason I decided to open my kitchen to prepare and share our lunch or diner. let yourself be tempted

Cooking with Agnes

Get the authentic French culinary experience with a small-group cooking class in a private Parisian apartment. Head to the centrally-located home and get ready to learn — and eat! Meet your local chef instructor, gather ingredients on an optional market tour, and discover the fundamentals of preparing classic French dishes such as soufflé, cod mouclade, and chocolate fondant. Then prepare and savor delicious dishes with fellow food lovers.

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Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $210

My cooking classes are completely à la carte. We choose the menu together to take into account your desires, what you like and possibly your allergies. With more than 20 years of experience, I offer a typical French homemade kitchen (everyday cooking or more sophisticated according to your choice) in a kitchen that could be yours. I only buy fresh seasonal produce (depending on the season) that I pick up at the local Point of Sale held every Thursday morning in the Town Hall Square near my home. Local vegetable, fruit, cheese, meat and poultry producers are my exclusive suppliers. Even flour, I buy 10km from home at the mills of Sologne which makes flours of exceptional quality from varieties of old wheat, with a lower gluten content. In April/May/June, I pick up the asparagus and strawberries directly from the grower in the nearby village. Welcome home!

Cooking lessons in a French House in the Loire Valley

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from $152

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres

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from $244

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $55

Paris Croissant Baking Class – Official Emily in Paris

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Held in one of Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods, Les Batignolles, this is not just a hands-on cooking class but a fully immersive culinary experience led by a former Cordon Bleu instructor. Unlike many Parisian workshops that emphasize demonstrations, this hands-on class ensures every guest actively participates in preparing each dish from start to finish. With a maximum of six participants, the intimate setting allows for personalized guidance, making it ideal for mastering authentic techniques. While the focus is on classic French cuisine, guests can also explore Colombian or Asian flavors upon request. After cooking, guests sit together to enjoy the gourmet meal they have created. Each participant leaves with a deeper culinary understanding, a certificate of accomplishment, and a cookbook featuring all the class recipes. This class is for person aged 16 and older. No children please.

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Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef

Paris Small Group Hands-On Cooking Class with Cordon Bleu Chef

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $233

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

Discover Parisian markets and how to "read" them

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé: Visit & Tasting in English

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from $232

1 hourFree Cancellation

Macaron Bakery Class at Galeries Lafayette Paris

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from $23

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $69

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Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

MaryJane_D, Jun 2026

Macaroons Anyone

Connie was a highly fun, engaging and knowledgeable. Our group of 6, consisting of teens, pre teen, adult and senior, was well-catered to, regardless of age. Her expertise ensured that we did not miss out on any of instructions and received an we all email of recipe. As a grandparent traveling with my granddaughter in Paris who needs constant activities. I would highly recommend Connie as your instructor for the Macaroon baking class. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Troy_S, Jun 2026

AMAZING! Must do family activity in Paris!

We had an absolutely amazing experience! The baking class was so much fun for our whole family, our chef (Rosalie) was wonderful, she paced everything perfectly, shared her love for baking with us and really created such a fun envoirment. This is a MUST do in Paris and we would highly recommend requesting Rosalie when booking!

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

Michelle_H, Jun 2026

Great baking class

The class is wonderful. Pierre was our instructor and he explained a lot about the professional bakery and equipment. We learned how to form a baguette and make a financier. Best yet, we were able to bring our baked goods back with us. We were also taught how to properly roll a croissant. It is a very hands on class and Pierre will answer any questions you might have.

Award-Winning Paris French Bakery Experience — Le Marais, 4th Arr

Tiffany_M, Jun 2026

This experience was...

This experience was AMAZING! Moreau was incredibly enthusiastic, dotting the tour with knowledge and humor. An absolute MUST if you want to see inside an artisanal bakery & participate in making financiers, rolling croissants & shaping baguettes. We LOVED our time with Moreau at Miss Manon - HOGHLY recommend!

Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice

Lanette_K, May 2026

A Sublime Evening in Nice

Rebecca and Laurent were very welcoming in their beautiful home with spectacular views. I enjoyed their story of living in a family home surrounded by other family members. The food we prepared was delicious (onion tart, ravioli in butter sage sauce and lemon tiramisu - YUM!). The conversation with our hosts and fellow students was delightful. If I had time I would do it again.

Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres

Lynda_O, May 2026

Charming Wine Tasting in the 6th Arron. Paris

We had no idea that this wine tasting would be so good. The wine shop is located in the 6th Arron. - La Maison Des Millesimes. Our sommelier was very helpful. We had a blind tasting of 6-7 wines. He was very patient with us but he also made us think about the wine. We all came away with new information. We enjoyed the little snacks too.

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

Debra_T, May 2026

“The art of French cooking”

My husband and I always take a Cooking Class when we travel to different countries. Paulo was our chef who guided our class through out the evening. He was very knowledgeable in the art of cooking and taught us a few different techniques which we did not know in all our years of cooking. Also, the market we were supposed to go to to buy the foods was closed due to a holiday in Paris. He was quick on his feet to find a different market, which was even better than the one we were supposed to go to. We had a very enjoyable evening, Met new friends, and our dinner was delicious. I would highly recommend this tour.

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Jane_B, May 2026

A very fun informative day with Frederic

We had time to kill before an evening flight and signed up for the cooking lesson (would have liked to go on the market tour before hand but couldn’t get there in time). Frederic was so much fun and taught me so much even though I consider myself a good cook. We participated in all three courses: sautéed mushrooms; salmon with beurre blanc, scalloped potatoes with lots of nutmeg, and glazed carrots and cucumber balls; and a poached pear with chocolate sauce and home made vanilla ice cream. Rarely have I seen people make cooked cucumbers which I do love. Fredric was not only knowledgeable about the food and wine but also fielded questions that we posed that were all over the board. He imparted a sense of French cooking as well as wine by region. He had a good sense of humor and made the day very entertaining. I learned new techniques in regard to how to use a whisk properly to make an emulsion as well as how to properly layer scalloped potatoes. Because of his personality, the time went too fast, but we left we a full stomach and gratitude for our day with Frederic.

Bordeaux Wine tasting class with charcuterie and cheese (3 wines)

marieg116, Apr 2026

Excellent Intro to our Bordeaux Wine week!

This was an excellent introduction to our week in the Bordeaux region. We developed an understanding of the different grapes from the regions, identifying the characteristics and enjoying the looks, smells and tastes. Pairings were excellent. My daughter and I learned so much and loved it. Thank you!

Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris, Award Winning

Jamie_B, Apr 2026

Macarons Magic

This was the perfect last day activity for our family. Erica was a wonderful instructor. She was very knowledgeable and excited to share her knowledge of French pastry which was not confined to macarons. My 10 year old loved it and was so proud of her macarons she shared them with her friends at school when we returned home. Thank you for providing such a great experience.

Butter and cheesemaking Workshop with Wine and Cheese Tasting

Dana_A, Mar 2026

Our guide was Agate and...

Our guide was Agate and she was so kind and funny and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed being able to make both cheese and butter in a group setting, everyone in the group was so kind! We all made one pot of cheese but made different kinds of butter, my group made demi-salty and it was the perfect amount of salty. We got to take home cheese and butter to enjoy on our own!

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

Cheryl_R, Jan 2026

Great lesson in the history of French Baking.

David shared such wonderful history about the Baguette, Financier, and the croissant. He was super patient with letting me ask many questions and he took the time to answer them all. You will get covered with flour, so should wear layers, with a short sleeve shirt underneath. This is a working bakery, which is advertised as a plus, as opposed to taking a class in a school. It is fascinating to learn about the history of this particular bakery and how it operates. The downside, of being in this setting, is that the baking area is quite small. Fortunately, my husband and I were the only two taking the class. I am very thankful that it was not cancelled! Honestly, I cannot imagine how the area can fit 8 people, with each being able to get "hands on" experience. Speaking of hands on. Note that this is a working bakery that turns out 600 baguettes each day. The dough we use has already been mixed and kneaded and proofed. So, you will not learn how to knead dough. You will learn how to shape the baguette and the croissant. We did actually make the financier! And they were delicious! As was the hot baguettes, fresh from the oven. Since it was the two of us, we had the very good fortune of leaving with a bag of financiers and baguettes! Although they almost didn't make it to the metro station lol