Top France Cooking Classes

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

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 15 and older. No children please.

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

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

My cooking classes are completely à la carte. We choose the menu together to take into account your desires, what you like and possibly your allergies. With more than 20 years of experience, I offer a typical French homemade kitchen (everyday cooking or more sophisticated according to your choice) in a kitchen that could be yours. I only buy fresh seasonal produce (depending on the season) that I pick up at the local Point of Sale held every Thursday morning in the Town Hall Square near my home. Local vegetable, fruit, cheese, meat and poultry producers are my exclusive suppliers. Even flour, I buy 10km from home at the mills of Sologne which makes flours of exceptional quality from varieties of old wheat, with a lower gluten content. In April/May/June, I pick up the asparagus and strawberries directly from the grower in the nearby village. Welcome home!

Cooking lessons in a French House in the Loire Valley

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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 classic French dishes like curry roasted cauliflower or chicken cordon bleu while learning professional techniques you can use at home, with personalized instruction suitable for all skill levels.

Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

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

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paris French Bakery Experience Le Marais

These courses are designed to offer a user-friendly, personalized experience. These are real moments of sharing and exchange. I show them that baking is an art accessible to everyone. I teach different baking techniques, and I give a lot of tips. Pastry is a passion and the joy of passing on to others is above all a lot of fun. Courses are given in French and can also be given in English. Private lessons from 2 people.

Private French Pastry Class in Marseille

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Paris Baking Experience at a Local French Bakery

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Champagne Tasting Class and Lunch near Epernay

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.

Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

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

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.

Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class

Go one step further than tasting Lyon’s famous cuisine and learn the city’s culinary secrets from a French chef. Get hands-on in the kitchen—and at the local market—during this small-group cooking class, as you take part in every step, from selecting the fresh ingredients to plating up your 4-course homemade lunch. Create a variety of dishes, including regional specialties and an indulgent dessert.

Market Tour, Cooking Class & Lunch with Chef in Lyon Studio

4 hoursFree Cancellation

We'll cook together recipes that have been passed down through generations of my Provençal family. My mother, my grandmothers, and also my father and grandfathers each had their favorite ones. It's a simple, hearty cuisine based on quality seasonal and local products from producers who have often become friends. As a farmer, I grow almonds and Provençal herbs (rosemary, thyme, savory, and oregano), and we'll use my almonds and pick the Provençal herbs for the preparation. Most of these recipies can be adapted to Vegetarian, Vegan and lactose intolerant Talking Provence culture, history, people and interact with people is one of the reason I decided to open my kitchen to prepare and share our lunch or diner. let yourself be tempted

Cooking with Agnes

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.

Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

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.

Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris

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.

Marseille: Tailored Wine Tasting Experience in a Top Wine Shop

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

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

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Therese_M, Oct 2026

Perfect Croissant Baking Experience

This was amazing. Regis, the baker, was well prepared, gave great explanations and tips. He was very patient and knowledgeable. There was no down time or just watching him do things; we did everything from rolling the dough to creating our croissants. I have been to other experiences where each person only gets to do a small part. In this we walked away with 4 croissants and 4 pan du chocolate that we each made entirely ourselves. My 13 year old loved it! And I, as an experienced baker, learned some tricks to enhance my skills. I cannot be more enthusiastic about this experience. Wonderful.

Paris French Bakery Experience Le Marais

Julisa_S, Oct 2026

Just do it!

This was so much fun! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for an inside view into all the carbs being consumed in this country each day! Mohad was an AMAZING host, so funny and so real, you cannot find better. This class is so worth it!

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

leslie_w, Oct 2026

Lovely time cooking

It was amazing and fun! the market was a cool experience. Learning the food and where it comes from was very educational and different from the US. Everyone pitching in and getting to do different things was fun. We had a great group that was enjoyable to get to know. Fred is the BEST!

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

Stacy_F, Sep 2026

Macaron Mania, Oui!

The macaron class with Laeticia was absolutely wonderful! I have always been intimidated to try baking macarons and she made the entire experience comfortable. If you have the chance, don’t skip on this class. Bonus, you get to take home a bunch of yummy macarons.

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

Angela_L, Sep 2026

Great class- we did every...

Great class- we did every step of the croissant making process except for the waiting during proofing. Our instructor, Vivian was fantastic- knowledgeable, friendly, provided clear instructions/demonstrations and provided ndividual attention every step of the process.

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

Karen_S, Sep 2026

Great evening experience in wonderful setting

We had a great evening up in a home in the hills of Nice at this cooking class with 10 other participants, who were all warm and friendly. Rebecca and Laurent were engaging hosts and Rebecca had us all engaged in prepping the Nicoise-style meal outside on their patio, which had a fantastic view. Plenty of good food, spirits. My husband doesn’t cook but thoroughly enjoyed his food-prepping too! One of our highlights during our time in Nice!

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!

Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

Alex_L, Aug 2026

Very interactive and...

Very interactive and engaging! Ann made the class a great time and catered to the group whether you were an avid baker or first timer. We loved the small group size and intimate setting. After the class, we all got to sit down and enjoy our creations over coffee and tea. We took home over 50 macaroons!

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.

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!