Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef

Recommended by 92% of travelers

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Paris, France

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.7

· Amanda_B ·

Jul 2026

This is a fantastic baking class with friendly experts. You will learn all the tricks of the trade from the best in the business. Highly recommend Maison Fleuret (and check out their cute little cafe too!)

· Philip_B ·

Jul 2026

It was very fun, instructor is very helpful and guiding with any questions or problems, great vibes and results

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Overview

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.

Enjoy a hands-on Paris activity that ends in something delicious
This beginner-friendly cookery class that doesn’t require previous pastry experience
Experience a personalized approach with a small group of fellow cooks
This easy-to-get-to activity is a short walk from the nearest metro station

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

A small-group format means one-on-one help from the instructor—a must when learning new cooking techniques.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

7 Rue de Béarn, 75003 Paris, France
We will be welcoming you to our pastry workshop located very close to the Place des Vosges. Our workshop is easily recognizable as it's situated on a corner and has a red storefront with the words 'LE CAFE CHINOIS' written on it!

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Noelle_F

We had a wonderful time. Our instructor were patient and friendly and helped us surprise my daughter for her 16th birthday. Life long memories were made..the pastries were DELICIOUS and we now have the recipe to bring back with us to the US. This is a MUST DO experience for bakers and petite bakers alike.

Reviews

4.7

based on 78 reviews

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4/5 stars as I feel it’s...

Amie_B, Aug 2026

4/5 stars as I feel it’s overly priced, but what isn’t overly priced in Paris. The eclairs tasted great. We did enjoy this activity

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Amie, Thank you for this honest review, and for the smile in it. Paris does have a talent for making everything cost a little more than one expects. On our side, the price covers a small group, a working pastry kitchen, professional ingredients and a chef who stays with you for the whole session rather than demonstrating from a distance. That said, your feeling is entirely legitimate, and we take note of it. We are delighted the eclairs tasted as they should and that the morning was a good one. Thank you for spending it with us. Warmly, Matthieu

It was very fun,...

Philip_B, Jul 2026

It was very fun, instructor is very helpful and guiding with any questions or problems, great vibes and results

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Philip, Thank you for this kind note. Choux pastry has a habit of raising questions halfway through, so having a chef who answers them calmly and on the spot makes all the difference, and ours will be glad you felt looked after. Good results and good atmosphere are both worth having. We are delighted you left with each. Thank you for spending the time with us. Warmly, Matthieu

Best eclairs ever!

Aaron_E, Jul 2026

Fabulous experience. We had a great time and the eclairs were delicious. Chef was great. Did I mention that the eclairs were delicious?

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Aaron, You did mention it, twice, and we are not complaining in the slightest. Thank you. Choux pastry is one of those things that looks simple and is not, so a tray of eclairs worth repeating twice in a review is a fine result. Our chef will be very pleased. Thank you for spending the time with us. Warmly, Matthieu

Fantastique!

Amanda_B, Jul 2026

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Amanda, Fantastique indeed, and thank you. Our chefs are professionals first and teachers second, which is precisely why the tricks they share are the real ones rather than the simplified version. Thank you also for mentioning the café. It is small and we are rather attached to it, so a kind word means a lot. We hope to see you back on either side of the counter. Warmly, Matthieu

False Advertising- class nonexistent

Rosario_E, May 2026

Very disappointing! I will rate it at zero stars if possible. While on holiday and after traveling on a 32 deg C heat in Paris, I was told at the door that the class is non-existent. The provider just told me to contact Viator. A total waste of my time and effort considering the fact that I was on a very short holiday and I was looking forward to doing the Eclair & Choux class.

My first cooking class

Kathy_W, Apr 2026

That it is fun, educational, and you reap the rewards of your work!! Everyone who tried my finished work loved it and it gives me the motivation to do more!!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Kathy, What a lovely thing to read: your first cooking class, and it has left you wanting more. That is the best result we could hope for. Éclairs are a fine place to begin, since choux pastry teaches patience and precision at the same time. Enjoy the compliments, keep going, and come back to us whenever you are in Paris. Warmly, Matthieu

This is a super fun...

Hilary_L, Apr 2026

This is a super fun activity to do with friends or your spouse. We thoroughly enjoyed it. And you get to eat!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Hilary, Thank you for this. Choux pastry is unusually sociable work, and the eating at the end is not a bonus so much as the point of the exercise. We are delighted you enjoyed it. Thank you for spending the time with us in Paris. Warmly, Matthieu

Nice and sweet

Jonatan_S, Mar 2026

An in depth lesson with an experienced instructor covering the basics of choux pastry. Made 3 eclairs and some chouxettes as well. Arguably a bit expensive for the experience but a very enjoyable one nonetheless.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Dear Jonatan, Thank you for a fair and considered review. Your remark on the price is noted, and we understand it: what you are paying for is a working pastry kitchen, professional ingredients and a chef whose attention stays with a very small group. That does not make it cheap, and we would rather be honest about it than pretend otherwise. We are glad the lesson itself was in depth and enjoyable. Three eclairs and a batch of chouxettes is good work. Thank you for spending the time with us. Warmly, Matthieu

Fun way to learn a little French baking skills

Colleen_O, Feb 2026

Fun to do with a partner as it’s set up to do together. Very easy and yummy take home! Class went quickly.

Best experience in Paris

Emily_K, Feb 2026

We absolutely loved our Éclair and Choux experience. Clara was our teacher and she was amazing...friendly, enthusiastic and had great recommendations of places to go to try the best Parisien treats. Would definitely recommend! We'll be making these again once we're home!

Easy learning and tasty results.

Susan_M, Dec 2025

It's more social than I expected. Ingredients are premeasured so you can focus on technique and chat. I'm not sure I'll be an expert but I'm definitely going to try it at home. I was actually quite impressed with the results. Even my imperfect shaky piping produced pretty and delicious eclairs. And I don't actually like most eclairs. The Gamache was dark chocolate instead of sugar icing which helped.

16th bday present with in Paris!

Noelle_F, Nov 2025

Small group; very hands...

Elizabeth_S, Nov 2025

Small group; very hands on; excellent instructor who communicated well and oversaw everything we did closely to get the proper results; fabulous eclairs at end

Such fun!!

Susan_B, Oct 2025

Great fun experience. We learned how to make eclairs and Choux pastry. They were delicious and very woth the time and effort!

Mathieu and pastries

Alicia_S, Sept 2025

This was an amazing pastry class. Matthieu Did an amazing job going slow and explaining how things were going to every single person. The pastries were beyond our expectation. We will definitely be doing this again.

Great French Pastry experience

Michelle_L, Aug 2025

Great fun with my college aged boys to learn about eclair making which we all love. Very hands on experience. Hands down I really enjoyed this. But to give some critique: Atmosphere was a bit dull. The room was small in a building that looked like squatters had inhabited it. While our chef was good. She was a bit preoccupied with something else it seemed. She gave great instructions but not a lot of personality.

A fabulous way to learn a little French culture!

Tim_V, Aug 2025

We had a wonderful time making eclairs and chouxette, despite some piping mishaps. Millie was delightful and a great teacher, and the results were delicious…if short-lived. Take this class!

Fantastic experience!

Chrissy_U, Jul 2025

Wonderful class! Our instructor was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned a lot and made some delicious eclairs! It was a small group, just my family of four and one other couple, really personalized attention and a great setup.

Eclair class with Matteo

Jonathan_E, Jun 2025

The chocolate eclair class was amazing! Our chef, Matteo, was incredible, very encouraging and helpful. We made plenty of treats to take home! Highly recommend.

Great class....

Carol_C, May 2025

The class was wonderful and very hands-on. I only wish that she passed out the recipe on paper and not require us to scan the recipe. I am not good with computers and now I don't have a copy so I can make them at home.

Delicious

Elizabeth_S, May 2025

This classes the perfect size and very hands on. Our instructor really showed us the technique and then allowed us to do it. It turned out delicious!

Baking with Alyssa

Kirsten_H, May 2025

Baking with Alyssa was amazing! She was so good and explained all the steps of how to make Eclairs! They were also delicious and I highly recommend any baking classes they offer! Eclairs, macaroons and croissants! Thank you, Alyssa❤️

Eclair fun!

Nina_K, Mar 2025

The class had easy to follow instructions for all ages. The instructor was very professional and fun!

Lousy non-experience

Philip_N, Mar 2025

What experience? The provider canceled the class and tried to book us in a class 3 hrs later. We couldn't make that work. Still waiting for a refund of our fee.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thank you for your feedback. As we had the opportunity to explain, one of our pastry chefs unfortunately fell ill, which forced us to urgently reorganize our schedule. We were able to reschedule 99% of our guests, but unfortunately, your availability did not allow for an alternative date. We understand your disappointment, but leaving a negative review due to an unforeseen event beyond our control seems unfair and damaging. We regret that you were unable to experience our event, but we cannot recommend this kind of behavior to the TripAdvisor community.

Great class !

Damian_P, Jan 2025

Class was great ! Had alot of fun and eclairs and chox came out delicious! Instructor was very nice and informative

Great baking class with my 9-year old

Eric_O, Jan 2025

This was a great experience. It was a small class, with six participants. The chef was excellent. My 9-year-old son loved it and the eclairs were delicious!