Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Paris, France
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- This small-group class is capped at six to keep things personal
- Learn professional pastry technique from a master chef
- Take home freshly prepared croissants and pain au chocolat
- All cooking equipment, aprons, and recipes are provided for ease
Sample Menu
Dessert
Croissant and breakfast pastries
Dessert
Bicolor croissants
On Thursday morning classes, we offer to make bicolor croissants filled with chocolate pralin.
What's Included
- Professional French pastry Chef
- Small groups of maximum 6 participants
- English language copy of the recipes. Aprons. All cooking equipment
- Take home bags
- Tea and coffee
- To celebrate our 10th anniversary we’re happy to offer you our “Everyday Gourmet French Tarts” eBook
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 9 Rue Thimonnier, 75009 Paris, France
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Patisserie a la Carte
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum age 15. Children must attend with a registered adult : 1 adult per child
- Please advise any allergies or special dietary requirements at the time of booking
- Please advise your Paris contact details at time of booking; this information is for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Layered yeast-leavened dough requires a lot of prep time, preferably starting the day before. The time requirement and technicalities are what make croissants so demanding. Therefore, so stages will be done to ensure that you will be able to enjoy your pastries at the end of the course. You’ will still work these stages during the course..
- Please wear comfortable, casual clothing and flat comfortable shoes, long hair should be tied back.
- After 5 minutes of delay we shall begin the course without the late client. After 15 minutes without anybody showing up, the class will automatically be cancelled, and your booking may be treated as a last minute non-refundable cancellation.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 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
Christine_W
Gaelle was great to work with. She was patient really explained things well. She made the process fun. Enjoyed one of our treats (made 4 chocolate croissants and 4 plain) with a cup of coffee or tea at the end. I’d definitely recommend trying your hand at making croissants!
Reviews
4.9
based on 78 reviews
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Tom_O, Jul 2026
My wife and I took the Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with Gail and it was one of the highlights of our time in Paris. The class was very well organized and Gail is an excellent instructor.
What we appreciated most was her insight into the small tips and techniques that can make the difference between an okay pastry and a great one. She explained the “why” behind each step clearly and shared practical advice that went beyond just following a recipe.
Gail is patient, kind, and especially good at helping people who need a bit more support. She did this in a way that never singled anyone out... just quiet, encouraging guidance that made everyone feel comfortable and capable. The atmosphere stayed relaxed and enjoyable the whole time.
Highly recommend this class if you want more than a tourist experience. You’ll leave with better skills, a great breakfast and a real sense of how French pastry is made. Thank you, Gail!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a wonderful review—thank you! We’re truly delighted that our Paris croissant and breakfast pastry class became one of the highlights of your trip. Gaelle will be so happy to hear your kind words. We believe the magic of French pastry lies in understanding the little details: the “why” behind each technique, the feel of the dough, and the small adjustments that make a real difference. We’re especially glad you appreciated the calm, personal guidance and left with new skills rather than simply a fun tourist activity. Thank you for joining us!
William_D, Jul 2026
Ahhhh, the French! French wine, French perfume, French kissing...and, French pastry! We finished our 26-day France vacation with this class in how to prepare and back croissants and pain au chocolat. It was delightful and truly a way to complete our vacation.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
What a wonderful way to finish a 26-day journey through France! Thank you for choosing our French pastry class in Paris as part of your final memories of France. We’re delighted you enjoyed learning to make croissants and pains au chocolat. We hope every bite brings back happy memories of your incredible trip!
Meghan_L, Jun 2026
This was so much fun! Gaile was wonderful and knowledgeable. She assisted all in the class and gave such an experience!! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled you had such a fun time learning the art of French croissant making in Paris. Gaëlle will be delighted to hear your kind words. We love seeing every participant get hands-on and discover the techniques behind those beautifully flaky layers. Thank you for recommending us!
Seth_C, May 2026
Recommend you do this early in your trip...what you make should last you all week. Class was well taught and monitored to make sure you are performing the critical steps correctly. Chef was friendly and also suggested other areas of town to vist.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so pleased you enjoyed our macaron baking class in Paris. Learning the critical steps, receiving personal guidance, and leaving with delicious homemade macarons is exactly the experience we hope to create. We’re also glad our chef could share a few local Paris recommendations along the way!
Carrie_M, May 2026
Fantastic afternoon! Instructor was so kind and patient. Our pastries turned out amazing!! Highly recommend
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had such a fantastic afternoon in our croissant and French pastry class in Paris. Our chefs love sharing their knowledge with patience and kindness, and we’re so happy your pastries turned out beautifully. Thank you for the recommendation!
Michael_D, Apr 2026
What a delicious experience! The 3 hours flew by and we got to see how intricate croissant making really is. We have new respect for the craftsmanship in any croissant from now on!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for this lovely review of our Croissant Class. Croissant-making is truly a craft, and we’re glad you got to experience how detailed and rewarding it is. That new perspective will stay with you every time you enjoy one.
Samuel_W, Mar 2026
What an amazing class! The chef was so well prepared and the teachings were well explained. Great job!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the croissant baking class in Paris. Our chefs take great care in preparing each workshop and explaining every step clearly so guests can truly learn the techniques. We’re so glad you had an amazing experience and hope to welcome you back for another pastry class soon!
Athena_H, Jan 2026
This class was a really fun and informative experience. Everyone gets to complete each step of the croissant making process during the session.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you found the croissant class both fun and informative. Our goal is for every guest to complete each step hands-on and truly learn the traditional French techniques. We hope to welcome you back for another baking experience in Paris soon!
Tristan_M, Jan 2026
Best experience ever! I had so much fun and so did my partner!! I would definitely go again! It was so yummy and educational!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for this amazing review! We’re so happy you and your partner had such a fun and delicious time in our croissant baking class. Learning traditional French pastry techniques while enjoying fresh, homemade croissants is what we love to share. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime for another class in Paris!
Kirk_B, Dec 2025
Great instructor! Gail was kind and provided wonderful step by step instructions with demonstration, then hands on teaching.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the croissant and breakfast pastry class. Gayle will be glad to know her clear demonstrations and step-by-step guidance helped make the experience so enjoyable. We're happy you had a great hands-on session, and we hope to welcome you back for more pâtisserie classes on your next trip to Paris.
Mariella_A, Sep 2025
My mom and I had a wonderful experience making croissants with Hibi! She was so patient and explained really well each step, and everybody walked away with beautiful croissants and pain au chocolates. Thank you!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted you and your mom enjoyed our croissant class in Paris, learning step by step with Chef Hiba. She’s known for her patience and clear explanations, and we’re thrilled you left with delicious croissants and pains au chocolat to enjoy, along with wonderful memories of Paris.
Dingxiang_L, Jul 2025
The croissant class was more than exceptional. I learned a ton during this class and really made good croissants. You will not regret immersing yourself to French culture by joining this class.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for this wonderful review! We're thrilled you found the croissant class exceptional and enriching. It’s a joy to know you learned a lot and baked delicious croissants—what a great way to experience French culture hands-on! We hope to welcome you back soon for more pastry adventures in Paris 🥐🇫🇷✨
James_M, Jul 2025
It is a lot of fun, but a lot of work. Best for those with some baking experience. Plenty of time for questions and demonstration.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you had fun and found the class informative. It’s true—croissant-making is both hands-on and rewarding! Great for all bakers eager to learn authentic French techniques. We hope to welcome you again for another delicious challenge in Paris! 🥐🇫🇷
yanli_s, Jun 2025
Very good! Great experience with small class sizes. Definitely something worth trying out if you are looking for a hands-on experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the hands-on croissant class and appreciated the small group setting. Creating a personal, immersive experience is exactly what we aim for. We're so glad it made your time with us special — merci! 🥐✨
Edith_R, Jun 2025
It was well instructed the chef was absolutely amazing she was organized prepared and an all around great teacher
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the class and that our Chef's preparation, organization, and teaching style made the experience memorable for you. It’s always a joy to share the art of French viennoiserie with passionate learners like you. We hope you’ll keep rolling and folding those buttery layers at home—à bientôt! 🥐✨🇫🇷
Claudine_O, Apr 2025
A fun and thorough lesson on how to make the best croissants and pain au chocolat taught by a master pastry chef. Our chef Marie was an excellent teacher who was very kind and patient with us. We liked the small class size and enjoyed learning about the techniques for creating excellent pastries. We enjoyed the freshly baked goodies straight out of the oven with coffee, and we were able to bring home a substantial amount of croissants which we ate later in the week…no judging please😉
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a great time in our croissant and pain au chocolat class here in Paris 🥐✨. Learning from our Chefs in an intimate, hands-on setting makes all the difference — and yes, no judgment on enjoying those buttery treats all week long 😉. Come back anytime for more baking magic! #CroissantMakingClassParis #FrenchPastryWorkshop #BakeInParis
Christine_W, Mar 2025
Gaelle was great to work with. She was patient really explained things well. She made the process fun. Enjoyed one of our treats (made 4 chocolate croissants and 4 plain) with a cup of coffee or tea at the end. I’d definitely recommend trying your hand at making croissants!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed learning how to make croissants in Paris with Gaëlle. Her passion and clear guidance make all the difference. Enjoy those pastries—and your well-earned baking skills!
#CroissantClassParis #FrenchPastryWorkshop #BakeInParis
Erica_K, Feb 2025
She was very kind and explained about baking and ingredients in detail in very good English. It was a pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed your croissant-making class in Paris and that our instructor’s detailed explanations helped make the experience both informative and enjoyable. 🥐🇫🇷 Learning the art of French pastry in a welcoming atmosphere is what we strive for! We’d love to have you back for another delicious class. 😊✨
jay_w, Dec 2024
The class was excellent. Mary was an excellent teacher. She made it so much fun but we learned so much too. The croissants were awesome. It was fun to meet new people. I totally recommend this class.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your excellent review! We are delighted that you enjoyed our croissant making class in Paris and that you had such a fun and informative experience with Mary. She is passionate about sharing her expertise while keeping the atmosphere light and fun, and we are delighted that you enjoyed the croissants you made.
Meeting new people and creating delicious pastries is a wonderful way to spend time in Paris. Thank you for recommending us, and we would love to welcome you back for more culinary adventures in the future! 🥐✨
Gwen_S, Jul 2024
The whole class was wonderful. Marie was a terrific teacher and I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to make croissants and pain au chocolat. I can't wait to try it at home.
Sylvie_D, Jul 2024
We had a great experience with Gaëlle. She showed how to make the croissants step by step. I loved the small group setting and the relaxed atmosphere. Everything was very well organized in advanced so things went smoothly. Looking forward to trying it out at home!
Shayma_A, Mar 2024
amazing experience and awesome kind chef! would recommend to anyone and would definitely do this again
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for your kind comment. We are delighted that you had a good time while learning.
Nausheen_F, Feb 2024
My friend and I had a great time, what a great way to spend a morning in Paris! The instructor was so kind and informative, the class size was perfect and the pastries we made were incredible. Such a fun experience, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We're delighted to read your comment. Every morning, we have just one objective: to share our know-how and our recipes so that everyone has a good gourmet time and leaves happy with the experience. Thank you, your comment means a lot to us.
Annemarie_D, Feb 2020
This croissant making class surpassed my expectations. Julie, our instructor, was a great teacher, patient, encouraging, and an amazing baker. I learned techniques that I never knew were a thing. While we waited for our croissants to bake, she offered and made us coffee so that we could enjoy our baked goods with a warm beverage. I loved every minute of the experience. Julie was the one who made it so fantastic plus learning to make croissants was something on my bucket list.
William_C, Feb 2020
Such a fun morning . Chef Julie was great, I wish we could have taken another class. She was very precise in her instructions, answered questions and full printed instructions! Best of all hot croissants to eat!
Malcolm L, Dec 2019
The course covers all aspects of pastry making and techniques for making pane Chocolat and croissants. Very patient and good instructor.
691emmae, Jun 2019
This class was so much fun and I learned a lot!! I wish I could have taken more classes!! It was a great experience.
Carrie H, Aug 2018
This was a great class. Really enjoyed learning how to make and make the croissants. The teacher was great and explained the process of making croissants. Would do again.
Susan_M, Jul 2018
What an experience! Julie was so sweet and patient. She made a labor intensive process seem quick and easy. The class size was small, which was nice. We made the croissant dough, which was then wrapped and put in the refrigerator for the next day. We were then given a wrapped pack of dough, presumably made by a class the previous day, which we used to make 4 croissants and 4 pain au chocolate. We were given a bag and foil to take home what we didn't eat. I really enjoyed the class and hopefully will be inspired to try to make them at home. My only disappointment was that I was under the impression we would make pain aux raisins as well, but we did not, we were merely shown pictures in a Cookbook.
Aimee_F, Feb 2018
I have a whole new respect for the art of croissant making! The instructor was excellent, the class started on time, her english was perfect and we ended up with croissant to go which was amazing! Totally recommend this activity.
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