France · COOKING CLASSES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 cooking classes are worth the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get on with the rest of the planning.
Cook a classic 3-course French lunch with wine pairing, plus optional Latin Quarter market shopping for ingredients and cheese.
“This was a great way to connect with other travelers. We loved everything about it and would recommend the class”
Hands-on Paris pastry class near Place des Vosges, with a chef teaching croissants plus pain au chocolat and pain au raisin.
“Awesome experience! Would highly recommend. Clara was superb! We are so happy we were able to take this class!”
Maison Fleuret Paris class teaches French croissant technique in 150 minutes, small groups up to 8, plus take-home pastries with a chef.
“We had a lot of fun with our guide making croissants and other treats. She was great at explaining everything. The class was super smooth - she was well prepared and extremely knowledgeable. Highly recommend, and would take this class again! Both my kids (ages 11 and 12) loved this activity.”
Learn French macarons in a small-group class at Le Foodist. Make shells, pipe filling, taste with tea, take 20-30 home.
“We enjoyed this small class. Instructor was great. We got an understanding of how complicated it is to make macarons. We walked away with a box of beautiful and delicious cookies”
A family-friendly 2-hour macaron baking class in Paris where you mix, pipe, and garnish, then take home your fresh batch.
“We enjoyed this class so much. We cant wait to make macarons for friends and family at home because we feel confident that we can do that now. It’s a memory that will last a lifetime for sure.”
Learn macaron science in central Paris with a small-group, hands-on class at Studio Pâtisserie, tasting included, recipe to take home.
“The Macaron class at Studio Patisserie with Chef Leo was fantastic! Chef Leo is not only a wonderful chef but he is engaging and fun. I was solo and the class had a total of 9. We had so much fun and the final product was perfect. We all went home with our creations. I will definitely return for another class with Chef Leo!”
3-hour croissant class in Paris with Chef Léo. Small group, hands-on folding, science tips, and warm samples plus a recipe to take home.
“This class was so enjoyable. Everything was organized and well managed. Everyone had fun while learning. I recommend taking the croissant class to ,earn how to make these delicacies and enroll in another session on your next trip to Paris.”
Learn to make classic Paris macarons in Chef Noémie’s small-group atelier, create two flavors from scratch, and take home recipes and boxes.
“It was really fun - I learned more about baking and making macarons. My 12 year old could easily participate and enjoyed the experience also.”
Paris cooking class in the Latin Quarter: 3-course lunch with wine and cheese, classic techniques, and a small-group market visit.
“Paulo was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting, especially on the market trip. Once in the kitchen, he was a lot of fun and made my time there very enjoyable. I learned a lot, and I will be making the recipes at home for my family.”
Shop a Latin Quarter market for French ingredients, cook classic dishes in a small group, then enjoy wine, cheese, and stories.
“This was by far one of the best cooking classes that I have ever attended. Shopping for fresh produce at the local market was exceptional topped off with an amazing cheese tasting. Our guide and chef for the day, Luke was extremely knowledgeable and approachable. Upon our return to the kitchen it was clean, spacious and very well equipped. Luke took us through various techniques and explained everything in a very clear way. Luke had a great sense of humour and the day flew by and was finally topped off by a wonderful meal that we had prepared.”
Hands-on French pastry class with Chef Noémie in a private Paris loft. Learn Paris-Brest, soufflés, more, then enjoy tea and coffee.
“Amazing!! Highly recommend, brought my daughters and they said this was the best day”
Paris macaron baking class in a private apartment kitchen with a Parisian chef. Learn French methods, pick flavors, take recipe home.
“Very knowledgeable chef, fun to cook in a large clean apartment kitchen and meet other travelers.”
Shop Paris markets with a chef, cook a full 3-course meal in a small group, and get emailed recipes to remake at home.
“we absolutely enjoyed the chef and the class. delicious!!!!!!”
Cook a three-course French meal with a Parisian chef in 3 hours, then taste what you make. Small-group, English and French help.
“Our day with chef Carole was absolutely lovely! I love that she is supporting the slow food movement in Paris and France in the larger frame. We need to preserve the cultural historic food ways of the best cuisine on earth! ♥️”
Hands-on French macaron class in Le Marais. Make, flavor, and color macarons in 2 hours, then take your personalized box home.
“Very interactive, plenty of opportunities to try out new skills and a knowledge instructor. A great activity to do with kids!”
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