Top France Cooking Classes

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

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from $140

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

4.5

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from $135

Uncover the secrets of authentic French cuisine during a private cooking class with a local chef. Get hands-on in the home kitchen of your host as you create a selection of seasonal Mediterranean dishes using fresh produce from the market. Learn expert tips and techniques that will help you recreate your favorite recipes at home, then sit down to enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch or dinner paired with regional wines.

Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef

Private French Home Cooking Class near Nice with a Local Chef

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $175

Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

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.

4.8

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from $150

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Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

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

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

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from $128

Croissants in the making! Learn how to make the dough and roll these delicious iconic French treats!

4.7

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from $112

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

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $363

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

1 hour 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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from $112

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(423)

from $212

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

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from $112

Plant-based French Cooking Class in Historic Bordeaux Apartment

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $152

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

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from $153

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

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

6 hoursFree Cancellation

In the heart of Dijon, we offer tasting workshops led by a professional and labeled Vignobles & Découvertes - a guarantee of excellence for wine tourism services. During this tasting you will learn: - to taste a wine like a professional - to read a Burgundy wine label - how are classified the terroirs and the wines of Burgundy All this thanks to the tasting of 4 wines, from the village to the Grand Cru! The Coast will no longer hold any secrets for you: you will discover what makes the Climats of Burgundy unique, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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from $234

Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon

Chardonnay Masterclass - Wine tasting in Dijon

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $41

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.

Paris Small-Group Macaron Making Class with a French Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $112

Vineyard and Triple Tasting First Cru in the Mountains of Reims

You don’t have to spend an entire day visiting wineries to learn the secrets of France’s world-famous Champagne. This compact tasting experience is ideal for wine lovers short on time. Make your own way to the Premier Cru winery just outside Reims, admire the mountain views as you stroll through the vineyards, then sip three handpicked Champagnes during an Expert-led tasting as you learn all about the Champagne-making process.

Vineyard and Triple Tasting First Cru in the Mountains of Reims

1 hourFree Cancellation

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

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from $29

6 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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from $246

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

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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from $235

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Fun Macaron Class for Families in Paris, Award Winning

A fast, tutored wine tasting in a top wine shop, including: 6 premium wInes. Included in the price is a glass of any single favorite wine at the close of the tasting, and tastings can be tailored to your tastes, and include either of the three following options: - Wines of Provence (a dive into the tastes and history of this wonderful region) - Wines of France (comparing and contrasting regional styles, varietals and tastes) - Comparative tasting of France and the World (3 pairs of one French and one foreign wine of the same varietal, with a focus of the qualities of different countries, and their relation to France) Wines are largely premium, with most tasters coming from bottles at between €15 and €50, and we talk about the history, biology and business of Provencal, French and global winemaking. Stay on after to taste more of the 25 wines open daily in our wonderful Enomatic dispenser machines.Read less

Express Wine Tasting Experience in the Heart of Marseille

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Paris Crêpe & Galette Making Workshop

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from $51

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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from $93

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

Paris Macaron baking class with a Chef Patissier

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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from $122

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Margaret_D, Jun 2026

At Miss Manon - a delicious bakery experience not to be missed in Paris

Firstly we were protected with apron and hair cover. Then our excellent bakery guide took us through the baking of baguettes (we made and took away a bag) mixing, piping the mixture into a mould of baby chocolate cakes (also added to our take away bag). We mastered the pastry roll, for the croissants we made and hoped they were all perfect when baked.

Croissant Baking Class, Mastering the Art with a Pastry Chef

Jamie_V, Jun 2026

Fun for everyone!

Vivi made this class so much fun and our treats were delicious. We all had a great time learning about the croissant making process. She made sure we all could easily follow along step by step and everything turned out perfectly. We had so much fun in this hands-on class!

Paris Macarons Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Jennifer_H, Jun 2026

We booked this class not...

We booked this class not having any idea what to expect nor having the slightest idea how to make macarons. There were 8 people in our class (one child, 2 teens and the rest adults) and the instructor worked well with all of us. She was very patient and gave us lots of pointers. We each went home with a box of macarons that we made ourselves. Fun activity for the whole family. Highly recommend!

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Mike_S, May 2026

Fantastic!!

Very good experience, MiMi did a fantastic job teaching us the proper steps to create delicious croissants. Class size was perfect too. My wife and I attended together, will be one of our favorite memories from our trip to Paris. Lots of fun, would highly recommend.

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

Lanette_K, May 2026

A Sublime Evening in Nice

Rebecca and Laurent were very welcoming in their beautiful home with spectacular views. I enjoyed their story of living in a family home surrounded by other family members. The food we prepared was delicious (onion tart, ravioli in butter sage sauce and lemon tiramisu - YUM!). The conversation with our hosts and fellow students was delightful. If I had time I would do it again.

Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

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.

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

Jane_B, May 2026

A very fun informative day with Frederic

We had time to kill before an evening flight and signed up for the cooking lesson (would have liked to go on the market tour before hand but couldn’t get there in time). Frederic was so much fun and taught me so much even though I consider myself a good cook. We participated in all three courses: sautéed mushrooms; salmon with beurre blanc, scalloped potatoes with lots of nutmeg, and glazed carrots and cucumber balls; and a poached pear with chocolate sauce and home made vanilla ice cream. Rarely have I seen people make cooked cucumbers which I do love. Fredric was not only knowledgeable about the food and wine but also fielded questions that we posed that were all over the board. He imparted a sense of French cooking as well as wine by region. He had a good sense of humor and made the day very entertaining. I learned new techniques in regard to how to use a whisk properly to make an emulsion as well as how to properly layer scalloped potatoes. Because of his personality, the time went too fast, but we left we a full stomach and gratitude for our day with Frederic.

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.

Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex

Beatrice_E, Jan 2026

Above and beyond

We were blown away by Chef Alex’s tour. He was truly inspiring and so passionate about the area, the history, the journey and the distinctions of the cheeses. I don’t know if I just didn’t read the overview well enough but I was thoroughly impressed and pleased with the depth that he went into during the tour. He also lays the tour out in a way that progresses from calm to intense flavor, all while you are conversing with new friends. Couldn’t recommend this enough! This was an amazing introduction into French culture and cuisine.

French Baking Class in a Local Montmartre Bakery

Hicham_N, Dec 2025

This is a great activity...

This is a great activity for anyone wishing to learn more about how a Boulanger works behind the scenes and get engaged in the baking process. We got to work on baguettes, bread, financier, and croissants! The best part was the guide, who was very engaging and enthusiastic to teach. 10/10

Paris French Cuisine Small Group Cooking Class with Lunch

Linda_C, Nov 2025

Lovely French Cooking Lesson

It was a cozy little group. Chef Dominque shares interesting insights in French food. Love picking out what we eat for lunch and trying something new. I never knew how tasty celery rooted could be. His cooking tips are also easy to follow. Definitely will try it back home. Companies were great too!!! Had blast with our cooking partners John, Ellie,Bernie and Barbara. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Paris and enjoying cooking.