Top Paris Cooking Classes

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.

from $114

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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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.

from $156

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

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Macaron Bakery Class at Galeries Lafayette Paris

from $114

Likely to Sell Out

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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.

from $71

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Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris, Award Winning

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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.

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$114

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $238

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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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.

from $156

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.

from $156

Likely to Sell Out

Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

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from $131

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $250

Likely to Sell Out

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.

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4.6

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4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $216

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

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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.

from $108

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

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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.

from $114

7 French Dishes in Paris with Chef Alex

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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.

from $102

Paris Macaron Baking Activity in a Real Pâtisserie

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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.

from $114

Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

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Price varies by group size

from $123

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.

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

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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.

from $125

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

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3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $240

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

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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.

from $84

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

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Discover the exceptional mille-feuille by Maison Fleuret: a perfect harmony of flavors and pastry expertise. Immerse yourself in an incomparable culinary experience, combining the heritage of French tradition with modern creativity. Each layer reveals the excellence of our rigorously selected ingredients, creating a unique symphony of taste. Our commitment to the art of pastry guarantees a refined and memorable tasting, awakening the senses and the taste buds. Take on the challenge of tasting perfection with our mille-feuille, a Maison Fleuret signature.

from $143

Mille Feuille Napoléon Pastry Class in Paris

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from $132

Paris Croissant Making Class - Official Emily in Paris Experience

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Discover the realm of French tarts, renowned for their unparalleled creativity, exquisite flavors, delicate textures, and intricate techniques such as Tarte au citron meringuée (Lemon Meringue), Tarte Bourdaloue (pear, almond and chocolate tart), Tarte Ganache chocolat (chocolate tart). These edible masterpieces reign as the stars of every quintessential French pastry boutique. If you’re enticed by the allure of these culinary marvels, our exclusive workshop, led by a French pastry chef, invites you to immerse yourself in a realm of decadent delights. In this 3.00-hours course you’ll embark on a hands-on exploration of the intricate methods that bring these creations to life. Immerse yourself in a 3 hours odyssey dedicated entirely to the enchanting world of French Tartes, few steps away from Montmartre. An experience that promises to delight your senses and elevate your culinary prowess!

from $134

Paris Dessert Making Class: French Tarts with a French Chef

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from $119

Paris Behind the Scenes Macaron Baking Class

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

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Dawn_C, May 2026

Loved the bakery...

Loved the bakery experience! Started with a delicious French breakfast of pastry and coffee. Irina was our tour guide and she was awesome. Learned so much about the bakery and the baking process. So fun to make our out pastries and baguettes! Highly recommend the tour and Irina!

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

seanyew_c, May 2026

Fantastic experience

Vivien was great! Friendly and efficient and guided us through the class quickly! The time flew past and we got the macaroons done with all steps included plus a recipe. Also got a nice cup of drink at the end while waiting for the baking to be done. Recommended 10/10.. just note that location is rather quiet but it’s nearby the subway

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!

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Sarah_M, Apr 2026

Best class ever!

Leslie was very cool and fun! Learned a lot about French baking. We made two croissant and two pain au chocolat— both were delicious! She took us through the whole making process which was easier than we thought. I will be recommending this class to anyone planning to travel to Paris! Oui oui!!

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

Gail_P, Apr 2026

Go to the market! You’ll...

Go to the market! You’ll learn about food sources, cheeses, etc. Eat something before you go. Dinner prep takes every bit of 3-4 hours. There’s nothing served during prep - except wine (or juice, water). I was STARVING! Dinner was worth the wait. The group of people were delightful. I was traveling alone, so it was nice to find such fun, kind people to spend an evening with. Paulo was an excellent guide and expert on everything! And we asked him ALOT of questions! 😂 it’s nice to be with someone so knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. I would do this again either some or my husband or a group of friends.

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Kristi_G, Apr 2026

Incredible Paris Cooking Class with Fred

This Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine was one of the highlights of our trip. Fred was fantastic—warm, engaging, and clearly very talented. He made the class fun, informative, and easy to follow, and everyone in our group of 10 had a chance to participate in preparing the meal. The menu was outstanding: a delicious cauliflower soup, salmon, beautifully prepared Parisienne-cut vegetables, potatoes gratin, and an amazing Tarte Tatin for dessert. Everything we made was absolutely delicious. The company, the wine, and especially the food made for such a memorable experience. We left happy, full, and so glad we booked this class. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Paris.

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!

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!