France · MACARON BAKING CLASSES
The good macaron baking classes fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: which to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are there.
Taste Montmartre on a 3-hour walk with cheese, wine, pastries and homemade chocolate, plus Sacré Coeur views and Place du Tertre charm.
“Fantastic experience!!! The guide was very knowledgeable, kind and sweet! I have enjoyed every minute! We’ve been to many places in Monmarte, learnt more about French history, architecture, wines and the French way of living!!”
Learn French macarons in Paris at Galeries Lafayette. Hands-on class with a pastry chef, plus four treats and take-home recipes.
“I like that we were able to actually make macaroons not just decorate them.”
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.”
Chef-led French macaron class in Paris. Learn meringue, ganache, crisp shell, and take-home macarons in 150 minutes.
“My wife and daughter enjoyed the experience very much. The location was changed the day before and the provider was prompt and clear with information, which I very much appreciated. I highly recommend this experience.”
8 stops of French chocolate and pastry in Saint-Germain with an English guide and a warm drink to finish.
“I loved the tour and I loved Emy! She was very knowledgeable as well as being warm, friendly and fun!”
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.”
A 1-hour Seine cruise with Eiffel Tower views plus two French macarons near the Eiffel Tower, simple and good value for Paris.
“It was a great cruise! We really enjoyed it. We sat inside on the far side when entering, as we were told this would be the best side to sit. It absolutely was! Great views of everything! If it were sunny and clear, I would recommend to sit on the roof though.”
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!”
Hands-on bread and croissant class at Le Petit Mitron in central Paris. Make baguette, La Parisse, croissants, and take recipes home.
“Fantastic course! I did the course with my 8 year old daughter and we both had so much fun and learnt a lot. The host was wonderful with children and the food we baked was delicious. Highly recommend.”
Learn macarons, croissants, or French tarts with a small English-led class near Sacré-Cœur, including tasting and take-home treats.
“What a fun experience! I got to take home 15 delicious macarons that I enjoyed for the rest of my trip. I had the best time and would totally take the class again.”
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.”
Stroll Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a small group, tasting elite chocolate, pastries, and breads, plus shop-window style and local food history.
“Our best tour! Amazing sweet treats but Freddy was also a very knowledgeable tour guide. We learned about the food we were eating but also the history of the food, architecture and Paris in general. This was a great way to spend a morning!”
Hands-on Montmartre macaron workshop in Paris. Learn Italian meringue, pipe and decorate, and take home 15 macarons in 2 hours.
“We had a brilliant time, one of the highlights of our trip to Paris!”
Emily in Paris croissant workshop in Paris, roll and bake a signature red bi-color croissant, with take-home souvenirs.
“Was a really lovely experience. My fiancée and I met with six croissants between us and they were so yummy! Lots of goodies as well. Was lovely to learn exactly how to make them. Can’t want to try to make them at home”
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