Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier
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Lyon, France
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
From light and tangy macarons to rich éclairs, France is known around the world for its pastries and desserts. Learn the secret of making authentic French pastries on this half-day small-group cooking class in Lyon presented by a professional chef. You’ll get to take home everything you make, so you can share with your friends and family.
- Half-day French pastry cooking class, presented by a professional chef
- Learn the secret to crafting authentic French-style desserts
- Enjoy refreshments as you cook, including cold juices, tea, and coffee
- Small-group experience: Get lots of personal tuition from your instructor
Sample Menu
Main
Desserts you might make
The traditional classic tart with Lyonnaise pink parlines, Macarons, Chocolate black éclair or Paris-Brest with caramelized almonds french cream puffs
Main
Drinks
Juice, Tea, or Coffee
What's Included
- Snacks
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Juice, tea & coffee provided but guests are welcome to BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze)
- Thierry is a talented chef with his own private workshop in central Lyon
- Learn insider baking tips from a professional and local Lyon chef
- Alcohol (Guests can bring their own alcohol)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 16 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon, France
16 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.3:00 pm
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
- 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
katrina_S
Fantastic option, so glad we booked!
Chef was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He also shared about lyonnaise and French culture, the food scene, and gave us restaurant recommendations. My husband is a foodie and loved the chance to ask cookware and recipe questions. We made praline tarts and had extra goodies to take home. The refreshments were plentiful and we had a great time!
Easily my favourite part of our visit! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Reviews
4.9
based on 74 reviews
Joanne_T, Apr 2026
We had a great time baking with Chef Thierry! We made pralines then praline shortbread cookies and tarts. It was fun and informative in Thierry’s very cool space. My husband was skeptical but had a great time.
Danica_L, Apr 2026
A lovely way to spend an afternoon! We really enjoyed learning about Lyon and the story behind praline and of course making some delicious treats! Thierry is a wonderful knowledgeable host. Highly recommend!
Eduardo_H, Mar 2026
Excellent experience! This was a great immersion into the art of French baking with simple ingredients. Chef Lyon was awesome!
Vanessa_P, Feb 2026
This was such a fun, interactive experience. The chef was informative and humorous. Great way to learn how to make Lyon classics!
Ashley_M, Feb 2026
Really cool and unique experience. The description says that alcohol isn’t provided, but he had a few bottles of white sparkling wine. If you want something fun to do this is a great time!
Jesse_C, Feb 2026
We had so much fun learning about the region and the results were delicious! Highly recommend this cooking class
nicdar12871, Dec 2025
Absolutely wonderful experience! One of the highlights of our trip. Chef Thierry was amazing, funny, and very patient (I’m not a good chef:)
Patrick_C, Dec 2025
Great personality and fun Chef. Excellent experience with coworkers. I will look to see if the Stress Chef offers other classes.
Janice_N, Oct 2025
Fun experience making biscuits, tart & praline. Chef kept us in line and on track with humor. Finished products are presented boxed and bagged….. so at least I looked professional!! And they tasted good too…
JOHN_B, Oct 2025
My husband and I completely enjoyed our class with Thierry. He was very knowledgeable and patient with us and our skill level. We learned a lot and the treats were so delicious! This is a definite recommended activity! Loved it !
julie_m, Oct 2025
This was such a fun pastry making experience. Terry has a way of teaching that made even the most novice baker very comfortable. He was entertaining and very knowledgeable. I would take other classes with him. He really made it a very rewarding experience.
Evagelia_S, Sep 2025
Amazing! This was so much fun. The atmosphere was great, the sweets we made were delicious and Thierry was very engaging and entertaining. Easily one of the best things I've ever done. Highly recommended
Anthony_A, Sep 2025
This was one of the funnest activities I’ve done since visiting France. The chef was friendly, funny, informative, and helpful. Highly recommended.
Cheri_B, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time preparing three different desserts with Chef Leon. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking for an entertaining food experience.
Robert_P, Sep 2025
We had a great time learning and laughing with our group as chef Terry walked us through our class. We learned about the area I got some tips for places to go nearby
Diane_L, Sep 2025
Chef helped us make three tasty items with organization and guidance. He was entertaining and engaging. Recommend!
Alex_H, Sep 2025
This was a great opportunity to learn more about Lyon and its culinary history through baking some of the delicacies that the city is known for.
Chef Thierry was a fun, energetic host who made the class a lot do fun. If you like cooking, do this class!
Marla_P, Aug 2025
The class was really fun. We made a local specialty: the praline tart, as well as candied almonds, and candied almond scone. The instructor made the class easy and amusing and we came home with delicious treats.
Julie_S, Jul 2025
We had a wonderful time at our pastry class! Thierry was an experienced and enthusiastic instructor. The class was fun and very well organized. We left with delicious goodies--enough to share! Would definitely recommend for all levels of experience.
Corinne_W, Jul 2025
This experience was one of the most enjoyable and fun things I have had during my travels. From the moment I walked in the door it was apparent we would all have a great time. The instructions for baking were very easy to follow and Chef helped you feel like you were in a real working kitchen with playful yelling to work faster. The baked goods were very tasty and the group dynamics were very relaxed. I would highly recommend taking any of the cooking or baking options available with Chef Lyon!!
Miranda_G, Jul 2025
This was a fun experience and very unique! The chef is funny and does a little “bit” like he is mean. Think Gordon Ramsey or Paul Hollywood.
Peter_K, Jun 2025
The chef is experienced, funny, and rich with lively anecdotes about this, his native city. Very entertaining. When we were done, we were somewhat surprised to discover that we had been fully engaged for three hours. A nice little gem if you get the chance.
Lauren_H, May 2025
Enthusiastic chef in a fun environment! We really enjoyed learning about the local deserts and even got to take what we made home!
Beth_R, May 2025
So much fun. Not only did we learn to make a local pastry, but Thierry shared so much good information, history, and French culture with us. It’s a fantastic workshop/kitchen. We really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone.
Stephanie_T, May 2025
Fantastic teacher; small group experience. Great fun and plenty of treats to take home. Our family of three including our 14 year old had a perfect afternoon.
katrina_S, May 2025
Fantastic option, so glad we booked!
Chef was friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He also shared about lyonnaise and French culture, the food scene, and gave us restaurant recommendations. My husband is a foodie and loved the chance to ask cookware and recipe questions. We made praline tarts and had extra goodies to take home. The refreshments were plentiful and we had a great time!
Easily my favourite part of our visit! I would recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Colleen_L, Apr 2025
Fabulous class with Chef Thierry. He made us all feel comfortable, even if we were hesitant! Recommend this highly!
LuccaAnne_S, Apr 2025
We absolutely loved our cooking class! Everything was perfect - great atmosphere, the sweetest teacher (I put sugar in a pan and he made me feel like I won the olympics), just the right amount (or more) prosecco... If I ever come back to Lyon I'll take a class again! Thank you for this unique experience, great memory to cherish forever! ❤️
Jane_M, Apr 2025
The instructor was fun and knowledgeable. Lots of great info and plenty to take home. Very engaging and made us feel at ease. The champagne helped!
Lily_S, Mar 2025
So much fun! Terrie is very welcoming and ridiculous in a fun way. The class is small and everyone’s pastries were a success.
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