Top Paris Cooking Classes

Learning French cooking techniques can feel intimidating without hands-on guidance from an expert. Build your skills in a small-group class led by a chef-tutor from renowned culinary school Ferrandi Paris at Galeries Lafayette. Prepare a classic European lunch while learning professional techniques you can use at home, with personalized instruction that makes the experience approachable for cooks of all skill levels.

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Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

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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Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $213

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

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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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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from $112

Discover Parisian markets and how to "read" them

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Macaron Bakery Class at Galeries Lafayette Paris

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from $235

Likely to Sell Out

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Get tips and tricks to guarantee results

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

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1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

In a charming Parisian bakery near Notre Dame, a French baking expert guides you through creating delicious desserts that you’ll be proud of. This small-group, hands-on class reveals the secrets of either flaky croissants, perfect baguettes, and pastries, or French macarons (depending on the option chosen). Enjoy tastings that highlight France's flavors while learning the stories behind its famous baked goods.

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Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class

Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class

Roll up your sleeves and delve into the art of French cuisine with a private cooking lesson at the countryside home of a warm and hospitable local (and former mayor!). Help prepare a classic French appetizer and main dish using seasonal, farm fresh ingredients and techniques honed during her decades of cooking French food for her family and friends. Sit down together to enjoy the home-cooked meal in her lovely home for an authentic taste of French countryside life right outside of Paris. Finish on a decadent note with a cheese course and dessert. End your experience with a tour of Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte, Caroline's friend's chateau. A stunning landmark with a fascinating history, this chateau is one of the main reasons people visit Maincy.

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French Cooking Class & Château Tour near Paris with Caroline

French Cooking Class & Château Tour near Paris with Caroline

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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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

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

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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from $237

Likely to Sell Out

Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

3 hoursFree Cancellation

My class takes 1 hour. It is open to beginners, I am here to help you! All materials and ingredients are provided. Studio overlooking quiet courtyard and Paris rooftops. Recipe sheets and details on pastries. Personalized course with a maximum of 2 people. Tasting with tea, coffee or rooibos. A coffee table is available for children. I like customer contact, meeting people from other countries (courses in English too). Come make madeleines and redo them at home, the atmosphere is good. The apartment right in the center, easy access. I give personalized advice on the neighborhood (Vivienne gallery, garden of the royal palace...) and on the pastry shop in Paris. You leave with your madeleines in a cake box. Pastry is very fun and at the same time manual, but above all delicious.

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Cook Madeleines and take them with you

1 hourFree Cancellation

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from $64

Croissant Baking Class Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

This activity offers a unique flavour that blends the richness of tradition with the excitement of hands-on learning. Much like the layers of a croissant, your experience unfolds with depth and complexity, inviting participants to delve into the intricacies of French pastry making. Just as a croissant tantalizes the taste buds with its buttery aroma and delicate texture, your class engages all the senses, immersing participants in a culinary journey they won't soon forget. From the moment you step into your studio, you'll be enveloped in the comforting warmth of a welcoming environment, where the passion for pastry and the joy of creation are palpable. Like the flaky layers of a croissant, your activity is multi-dimensional, offering a balance of instruction and hands-on experience. You'll learn the time-honoured techniques of pastry making from your expert chef, who will guide you through each step with patience and expertise.

Croissant Baking Class Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Try your hand at chocolate-making with this family-focused chocolate-making class. Your chocolatier instructor will guide you and your children through the chocolate-making process as you make treats such as molded chocolate eggs, decorated chocolate coins, or even chocolate lollipops. You'll then package up your creations in a gift bag so that they are ready to take home to eat or present as a gift.

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from $141

Private Family Chocolate Making Class in Paris

Private Family Chocolate Making Class in Paris

1 hourFree Cancellation

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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from $354

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7 French Dishes in Paris with Chef Alex

Authentic Moroccan Dinner & Cooking Workshop in Paris

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from $101

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paris Pastry Class with Ferrandi Chef at Galeries Lafayette Paris

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from $164

Paris - Make Your Own Bottle of Wine in a Royal Wine Cellar

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from $154

Taste and analyse wine like a professional !

With the help of Danielle, a professional pastry chef, you will learn or rediscover dessert recipes, on the plate, between entrees or cake. We offer in advance several dessert choices to make on site and you will leave with your creations. We are open to making desserts with specific food characteristics (gluten-free, lactose-free). We will receive you in small groups (max 6 people) to accompany you in the best conditions and share a real moment of conviviality.

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from $112

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Atelier Pâtisserie Paris

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from $93

Ohlala Crêpes in Paris!

1 hour 30 minutes

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from $101

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Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

Shery_C, Aug 2026

A Delicious Highlight of Our Paris Birthday Celebration

Guiding a group of six women around Paris for six days to celebrate one woman’s 70th birthday was an unforgettable experience, and one of her wishes for the trip was to take a cooking class. After reviewing several options on Viator, I selected Le Foodist because it combined a market experience with the cooking class, and it turned out to be an excellent choice. Everything about the experience was outstanding. Chef Paulo was not only knowledgeable and skilled in selecting the ingredients and guiding us through the preparation, but his energy, personality, and hands-on approach made the entire experience engaging and memorable. Of all the experiences we enjoyed during our time in Paris, this was one of the absolute favorites for the ladies. I would highly recommend Le Foodist to anyone visiting Paris, whether you are traveling with friends, celebrating a special occasion, or even traveling solo. It is a wonderful way to experience French food, culture, and the joy of cooking together.

Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class

Rebecca_S, Aug 2026

Creating Such Great Baking Memories!

Sania did an excellent job in providing us with the history of the baguette! She was engaging and it was such a joy to see how passionate she was about this class! She made us feel like real bakers. We had so much fun! I definitely recommend this class! You will have the best time!

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

Kelly_C, Aug 2026

Wonderful experience, definitely recommend!

My sister and I had an absolutely amazing experience with our lovely pastry chef Vivian! She explained everything so thoroughly to us and was very patient, polite, super engaged and friendly. We had such a wonderful class and was so impressed with how yummy and professional our crossiants and pain au chocolat pastries came out all thanks to Vivian. We’ve been wanting to learn how to make Crossiants for a long time and this class did not disappoint, especially as we were complete beginners! Whenever we visit Paris again we’d definitely love to come back for another class at Studio Pâtisserie especially with Vivian, 100% recommend, 10/10. Thank you for a wonderful morning Vivian!

Paris French Bakery Experience Le Marais

Denita_S, Aug 2026

5 stars for Maya!

This was an absolutely amazing experience! Maya (hopefully I spelled it right) was a great guide and walked us through every step. She gave us a little history behind each treat we made as well as interactive conversation throughout the excursion. I would absolutely book with her again!

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Eric_R, Aug 2026

Great pastry class

Very well run establishment. Very informative. Prompt and on point with instructions Lancelot was an excellent instructor. I am also a chef and he showed ans taught good techniques and offered many tips on how to create a French approved pastry (very strict standards). He was very knowledgeable and engaging with a sharp wit. Highly recommend. And best of all, the croissants and other pastries we made turned out fantastic

Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris

Laura_G, Aug 2026

Wonderful Paris family friendly activity!

We had such a wonderful time! Our instructor, Nelly, was friendly, kind, and patient. There was a small group of us so she was able to pay good attention to what we were doing and give us detailed instruction. The macarons are very tasty and we look forward to trying to make them at home ourselves. Would highly recommend this activity, especially if you have a young family.

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

Tara_A, Aug 2026

This was such a cool...

This was such a cool experience! David, our instructor, was incredibly friendly, outgoing, and fun! We learned so much while working with him and an award winning local baker in the bakery. This was a highlight of our time in Paris and I would highly recommend this experience even for people like me, who don’t enjoy cooking.

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Lily_W, Aug 2026

Fun macaron baking class!

Our macaron baking class was amazing! So fun and a perfect family activity. Our group ranged from 11 years old to 80 years old! Our instructor Julie was a great teacher, so patient and friendly. She also gave us recommendations of local eateries and bakeries. We would highly recommend this class!

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Leslie_B, Jul 2026

This market and cooking...

This market and cooking experience was absolute perfection! Chef Fred was incredibly amazing, highly knowledgeable, and brought a vibrant, charismatic energy that made the entire class unforgettable. He has a rare talent for communicating complex culinary techniques in a way that made total sense to everyone, regardless of skill level or age. Exploring the market for fresh ingredients was an incredible start, and the hands-on instruction that followed was clear, engaging, and genuinely fun. We left with new skills, a full stomach, and wonderful memories. Thank you

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!

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!