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 small-group Paris dessert stroll with 10 gourmet tastings across Montmartre and Saint-Germain, led by friendly local guides.
“Zara was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide with a great manner and sense of humor. We enjoyed the goodies and learning a little about their history.”
Make four French macarons in 90 minutes at Galeries Lafayette, with an English class, aprons, and take-home recipes and macarons.
“Great small group. Chef was absolutely great and really taught us a lot. I wish it was in an actual bakery but still a fun experience.”
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.”
Family-friendly macaron class in Paris. Hands-on mixing, piping, filling, and take-home box, with coffee, small groups, and English options.
“It was a fantastic class with practical tips. We had a lot of fun and left with a box of delicious treats.”
A 2.5-hour small-group Paris pastry tour with six-plus tastings, covered passages, and classic French desserts for a fair price.
“What a great tour! All the desserts were, of course, fantastic — it’s Paris! The best part was visiting such excellent locally-owned businesses and learning their history and specialities. Vanessa, our tour guide, was amazing. She is super fun and approachable, as well as knowledgeable about French food/preparation, history, art and the city of Paris. We learned so many things we didn’t know about the “rules” of French restaurants and how champagne, chocolate and baguettes are made. This tour is absolutely worth your time! Been to Paris many times and this is one the top few things we’ve ever done. Enjoy!”
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.”
Taste your way through Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a small English group, sampling macarons, truffles, pastries, and chocolate history in 3 hours.
“Very nice guide, although it looked as though the proprietors of the chocolate shops were not expecting us…”
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.”
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