Top Paris Cooking Classes

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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.

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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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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Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris, Award Winning

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

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Macaron Bakery Class at Galeries Lafayette Paris

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Join a chef-tutor at one of France’s top culinary schools in Paris’ prestigious department store, Galeries Lafayette, and learn to prepare a classic European lunch. Discover seasonal favorites like sea bream, duck breast, risotto with asparagus and peas, or the evergreen Cordon Bleu chicken. The class is suitable for all skill levels, while the small group size (maximum six) ensures hands-on instruction and interaction.

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Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

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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.

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Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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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.

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

Start your culinary experience in Paris by tasting seven French dishes with a chef. Begin at the lively Mouffetard Market, where seasonal ingredients and local flavors set the tone for an authentic experience. Then, enjoy a seven-course tasting menu in an intimate 18th-century restaurant, with each dish expertly paired with French wines. Guided by a chef sommelier, learn about dining etiquette, wine pairing, and the cultural stories behind each plate.

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7 French Dishes in Paris with Chef Alex

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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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.

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Your decadent tour of the Marais—one of Paris’ most atmospheric and food-loving neighborhoods—begins at a time that works best for you. Pick from start times that range from morning to mid-afternoon, meet your guide right in the neighborhood, and set off with a maximum of only nine other people for company. On this tour, you’ll learn all about what makes the Marais special, with stories about its Jewish history, culinary traditions, and local landmarks (like the Picasso Museum) which you’d be unlikely to encounter on your own. Over the course of a few hours, you’ll also follow your guide to eight different food destinations. Come hungry; you’ll enjoy 10 food tastings and two half-glasses of wine, enough to add up to a generous meal. This tour also accommodates various dietary needs and preferences, offering you comfort and flexibility.

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Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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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.

Paris Macaron Baking Activity in a Real Pâtisserie

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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.

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

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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.

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

3 hoursFree 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

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.

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Butter and cheesemaking Workshop with Wine and Cheese Tasting

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.

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Paris Small-Group Macaron Making Class with a French Chef

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Every neighborhood in Paris has a story, and every story starts at the table. Choose from three routes through the city's most storied food districts: the most complete way to taste the world capital of gastronomy. The Classic tours explore either Montmartre, the first food tour opened in Paris, or the Latin Quarter and Ile de la Cité with Notre Dame as your backdrop. Ten tastings including artisanal cheeses, cured meats, crêpes, chocolates, macarons, wine and our Signature Secret Dish, with no more than 12 guests. Short on time? The 2-hour Express cuts through Rue Montorgueil and Les Halles, the historic "belly of Paris." Aged Comté, a truffled croque monsieur, fine French wine and a sweet surprise, finishing steps from the Louvre. Three routes, one philosophy: the most authentic way to taste Paris.

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Paris Food Tour: Eat Like a Local with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets

2 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Eiffel Tower

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.

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Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef

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Make pastry making less intimidating with Chez Marisette ! In a warm and authentic setting, discover French pastry class in a Parisian apartment, based in Paris 15th near the Eiffel Tower and Andre Citroen Park. The plus: - Cook with a pastry chef - Small group of 6 max - Fun cooking with families - A hands-on experience - An immersive cultural and culinary experience hosted in a parisian home - You can tailor-made your class with another pastry ie vanilla puff, lemon tart ... ask your host !

Macaron Class with a Chef and Kids Friendly

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

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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.

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

Eric_B, May 2026

Great French pastry and bread!

Great experience to see a French bakery. Not only did we see we also made. Learned how to make pastry dough, croissants, and baguette. David was knowledgeable and added to the fun of the experience. You start off with cappuccino and pastries which is included in the bakery shop.

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Julie_F, May 2026

Top level excursion!

Fantastic experience. Small group (8 of us) with a professional pastry chef. She was delightful, patient and clear in her directions. We were welcomed warmly and she was very engaging. And the croissants we made were amazing! Warm out of the oven and so good!

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Sherri_B, May 2026

An Experience

My husband and I loved everything immediately. The decor starting with the dining table, chairs, linens and the comfortable setting was so very French. The 8 other people in our group were awesome. One couple lives 30 minutes from us in the United States. The food was INCREDIBLE! We highly appreciate!

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Anthony_C, May 2026

wonderful experience

The host was very accommodating. They texted a day before reminding us of the appointment time and address and also shared a picture of the exact door to use to access the building. Our host, Ennis, was great with our kids, organized, and made the class a lot of fun for our entire family. The space was clean and had everything we needed. This was a highlight of our trip and we would definitely work with this company again.

Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

Ellen_K, May 2026

Hands on bakery tour

What a wonderful experience my daughter and I had with Pierre at his bakery. We learned a lot about baguettes and got to make one and bring it with us…so good! We also made delicious financiers to taste and bring home. In addition we learned how croissants are made and learned how to roll them too! We enjoyed a goodie of our choosing with a cappuccino. Pierre was the best!

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!

Paris Wine Tasting plus Cheese Lunch with an Expert Sommelier

Christie_H, Feb 2026

Enjoyed this experience...

Enjoyed this experience with my daughter on her 24th birthday. The sommelier was extremely knowledgeable and approachable with questions. He paired each wine course with a cheese from the same region and explained how the flavor of the wines were enhanced with the different cheeses. A super fun and informative experience!

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

Jennifer_M, Dec 2025

A Deliciously Unique Experience

Chef Carole was so lovely to open her home to my daughter and I. She showed us how to make some traditional French holiday recipes that were absolutely delicious and we both felt like we could replicate them when we get home. She went over the ingredients in great detail, letting us know where they were from and how the flavor profiles worked together. As people who don’t usually “dabble” in the kitchen, we are now inspired to do so together more. Thank you Chef Carole for the truly amazing and unique experience!