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Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

Macaron Bakery Class at Galeries Lafayette Paris

(149)

from USD 121

In a charming Parisian bakery near Notre Dame, a French baking expert will guide you through creating delicious pastries and bread that you’ll be proud of. This small-group, hands-on class reveals the secrets of flaky croissants, perfect baguettes, and both sweet and savory treats. Enjoy tastings that highlight France's flavors while learning the stories behind its famous baked goods. Beyond techniques, it's a shared cultural experience, connecting you with fellow enthusiasts in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

4.2

(292)

from USD 68

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

(241)

from USD 104

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

Butter and cheesemaking Workshop with Wine and Cheese Tasting

Butter and cheesemaking Workshop with Wine and Cheese Tasting

Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris

(158)

from USD 81

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Unlike standard pastry classes, this experience unfolds inside a real Parisian bakery, not a studio. With only eight participants, you’ll receive hands-on guidance from a professional French pâtissier who reveals the secrets behind perfect macarons—from glossy meringue to smooth, delicate shells. You won’t just observe—you’ll whisk, fold, pipe, and fill your own colorful creations while learning about the art, science, and history of France’s most elegant treat. Discover how this tiny pastry became a symbol of French sophistication and why precision, timing, and texture make all the difference. By the end, you’ll leave with a box of your handmade macarons, plus the skills and confidence to recreate their Parisian magic at home.

(238)

from USD 101

Paris Macaron Baking Activity in a Real Pâtisserie

Paris Macaron Baking Activity in a Real Pâtisserie

There’s no need to travel all around France to sample the country’s renowned wines—this wine-tasting experience lets you develop your palate without leaving Marseille. Visit a popular local wine shop and enjoy a guided wine-tasting experience led by an experienced wine trader and importer. Choose to focus on Provence wines, taste the different French wine regions, or compare French and world wines during a unique tasting tailored to your group.

(10)

from USD 110

Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop

Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Unlike standard cooking classes, this experience takes place inside a real local bakery—not a classroom. With only eight participants, you’ll enjoy direct, hands-on guidance from a professional French instructor who shares both practical techniques and insider stories from Local’s vibrant culinary scene. You won’t just watch—you’ll shape dough, laminate pastry, and taste a variety of breads and cakes while learning the history and secrets behind them. From discovering why the baguette is a French cultural symbol to uncovering the surprising origins of the croissant, every detail adds depth to your experience in a Local bakery. By the end, you’ll leave with your own freshly baked creations, plus the knowledge and confidence to bring authentic and inspired French flavors into your kitchen long after your trip.

(27)

from USD 84

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

(13)

from USD 110

Lyon Wine Tasting: Small-Groups with a Professional Sommelier

Ensure a memorable night out in Paris—and combine your sightseeing with a gourmet meal—aboard a luxurious dinner cruise along the Seine River. Float past the city’s famed monuments, such as the Louvre and Notre Dame, and admire the beauty of the Seine's UNESCO-listed riverbanks. Meanwhile, enjoy a gourmet, 3-4-course meal (depending on the menu selected), plus live musical entertainment.

(230)

from USD 129

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

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.

4.4

(7,254)

from USD 145

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

(21)

from USD 175

Macarons are one of France's most popular confections, but they can be tricky to prepare. Learn insider tips and tricks for perfecting them during this hands-on, small-group baking class in Paris. Benefit from your expert instructor, who provides detailed instructions throughout the class. Choose the colors you prefer, fill them with buttercream, and taste the freshly baked results. As a bonus, take home a box of macarons as a souvenir.

After learning all the key steps, enjoy your own macarons at teatime

Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Paris Croissant Baking Class – Official Emily in Paris

(666)

from USD 150

Bordeaux Wines Masterclass with cheese & charcuterie (6 wines)

(10)

from USD 134

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

(123)

from USD 45

Express Wine Tasting Experience in the Heart of Marseille

30 minutesFree Cancellation

(14)

from USD 50

Lyon is said to be the gourmet capital of France, but travelers can feel overwhelmed when it comes to knowing where to eat or even what to eat and drink. Make sure you skip the tourist traps and book a tasting at a private salon with a French sommelier instead. Enjoy a curated selection of French wines, discovering varietals from smaller local winemakers around France, along with food pairings to complement the flavors.

Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier

Lyon French Wine & Cheese Experience with a Sommelier

There’s nothing quite like learning about a city through its food culture. This Paris cookery class introduces you to Parisian patisserie through classic French pastry recipes. Led by a pastry chef, you’ll master choux cooking techniques in a step-by-step, accessible approach. Classes are laidback, with a focus on having fun and making memories. Plus, you can take tips home to impress family and friends.

(101)

from USD 186

Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef

Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef

France might be most renowned for its wine, but the Alsace region is equally famous for its beer. Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just want to learn how Strasbourg’s German heritage has influenced the local drinking culture, this tasting tour will teach you everything you need to know about local beer. Sample various craft beers, learn about artisan beer production, plus enjoy happy hour prices after the tour.

4.7

(72)

from USD 196

Strasbourg Craft Beer Tasting Experience (Before Opening Hours)

The macaron is one of the most popular sweet treats in Paris—but this technical pastry can be challenging to make independently. Instead, learn every step of macaron making, and receive hands-on guidance from an experienced French pastry chef, during this small-group masterclass. By the end of the class, walk away with brand new culinary skills—plus a range of delicious macarons to take home with you.

(35)

from USD 41

Paris Small-Group Macaron Making Class with a French Chef

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

4.8

(79)

from USD 110

1 hourFree Cancellation

Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

(188)

from USD 34

Treat yourself to a unique French cooking class set inside the famous Les Halles Market of Avignon. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll create a menu using ingredients from the market itself, and then cook them to eat for lunch. If eating (not cooking) is more your thing, you can select a tasting-only option that includes a market visit, samples, and a cooking demonstration by the chef.

4.6

(38)

from USD 151

Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon

Cooking workshop with an exceptional chef in Avignon

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(88)

from USD 220

Price varies by group size

A unique experience in a privileged place -Come wake your taste buds and share a moment of pleasure with us! Wine and cheese lovers, get ready for a gourmet and friendly experience! Join us for this workshop around the perfect pairing of 5 Alsatian wines and 5 cheeses. From the most classic to the most surprising... An exceptional moment for all lovers of treats and conviviality! Program: Tasting of 5 Alsatian wines combined with matured cheeses Expert advice to enhance your agreements!

Tasting of 5 Burgundy wines, a unique experience in Dijon Immerse yourself in the heart of the Burgundy terroir with an intimate tasting at the cellar of La Source des Vins , ideally located in front of the majestic cathedral Sainte Benigne, in the center of Dijon. In this authentic setting, discover the richness and diversity of the Climats de Bourgogne , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guided by an enthusiast, you will taste a selection of 5 Burgundy wines , carefully chosen according to the discoveries and rarities of the moment. Each wine tells a unique story, between ancestral know-how and the singularity of the terroirs. Friendly and educational experience in a place steeped in history. Located in the heart of Dijon, a city with rich and cultural heritage. Let yourself be transported by the flavors and history of one of the most prestigious vineyards in the world. An unmissable experience for wine lovers and curious!

Wine and Cheese Tasting

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.6

(24)

from USD 41

Tasting 5 Burgundy wines granted from regional cheeses

Tasting 5 Burgundy wines granted from regional cheeses

1 hour 30 minutes

4.8

(13)

from USD 80

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

Jack_H, June 2026

Wonderful experience!

I had the best time at Rebecca’s cooking class last night! The class was hosted at their beautiful family home, and she began by telling us all about the history of the land and her family. We cooked a classic Niçoise meal - an onion and anchovy tart, vegetables stuffed with a meat mixture, and lemon tiramisu! Dinner was served with wine, and she even gave us some of her homemade limoncello as a digestif! She was so warm and friendly - great experience!

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Peter_G, June 2026

Cooking with friends

This was a fabulous experience that we would highly recommend. Mimi are teacher and chef was superb and very patient. All the things we baked look so professional and tasted amazing. We would recommend this experience for anyone that would like to try it.

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

Nicole_M, June 2026

Katie helped make this...

Katie helped make this such a fun experience! My daughter (10) and I loved learning about the history of the bread culture in Paris and how some of the iconic items are made. You get to go behind the scenes and of course get to try making some yourself. Afterward grab some cheese to go with your fresh bread and have a picnic. Definitely worthwhile!

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Barbara_B, June 2026

Delicious small macaroons to take home!

This fun class will teach you how to make your own amazingly good small macaroons. They are better than ones I later bought in Paris. Hint: only buy small macaroons; the large ones are very disappointing after taking this class. You will go home with a box of delicious macaroons to enjoy during your time in Paris. The recipe is provided so you can reproduce the macaroons at home to amaze your family. Or hold a macaroon making party and amaze your friends!

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

JKismet_M, May 2026

Merci Luc for sharing your passion! This is so much more than a class!

What a great day! We had cooking school that included a trip to the market! We also hit the the fish monger and fromagerie. We learned about labeling organic, what drives fish prices, how to tell the age of oysters and so much more!!! It was truly a taste of Paris! We returned to the school and had various stations for dicing, peeling, poaching and scooping! In the end, we cooked a cauliflower soup with leeks and garnished with curry toasted flowerettes. Our main course was a Scottish salmon with a bleurblanc sauce topped with spheres of carrots, turnips, cucumbers (I know, wild!) and scalloped potatoes with tarragon and nutmeg! This was accompanied by a succulent that was salty and crunchy. Dessert was peaches with a raspberry sauce and custard ice cream. Yes, we had wine!! Thank you so much, Luc for sharing your passion! Your stories about the cheese, the dessert, your travels were the perfect addition to our meal! It was nice that you actually let us cook! Today we made memories I will cherish forever! I have never thought of cooking a cucumber! I amy even change my mind about nutmeg but I will certainly approach seasoning and sauces differently. This class was everything and more that I could have wanted! Merci beau coup! 🍷🍷🇫🇷

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.

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.

Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

Melanie_C, Apr 2026

Incredible class...and yummy, too!

Highlight of our time in Paris! The instructor was incredible! Thanks, Stephan!! He was a true pastry chef. He was personable, knowledgable, and made for a great experience. While making the macarons he gave good feedback and helped us to make delcicous macarons. We wouldn't let us fail. We were so lucky that we got to take many home- we ate macarons for days. Yum!! At the end of the class he made dinner reservations for us at an incredible place- best meal we had in Paris. Would definitely take a class again!!

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

samer, Jan 2026

My mom and I loved this...

My mom and I loved this class. We do enjoy baking occasionally but never attempted to make croissants. This class was very particular and specific with instructions that make the whole process easy to follow, helping anyone to make great croissants. The teachers were very knowledgeable and made the class fun. The end results were delicious and we went home with 4 croissants and 4 pain au chocolat EACH. Would recommend this class!

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

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

Linda_C, Nov 2025

Lovely French Cooking Lesson

It was a cozy little group. Chef Dominque shares interesting insights in French food. Love picking out what we eat for lunch and trying something new. I never knew how tasty celery rooted could be. His cooking tips are also easy to follow. Definitely will try it back home. Companies were great too!!! Had blast with our cooking partners John, Ellie,Bernie and Barbara. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Paris and enjoying cooking.