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The 15 most popular cooking classes, side by side: what each one costs, how long it runs and who operates it. The working shortlist for building your week in Paris.
Cook a 3-course French lunch with wine at Le Foodist in Paris, with optional Latin Quarter market and electronic recipe copies.
Most Popular“This was a great way to connect with other travelers. We loved everything about it and would recommend the class”
Learn croissants, pain au chocolat, and pain au raisin in a small Paris studio with a chef, drinks, and take-home pastries plus recipes.
“We were able to sign up the night before for a croissant and pain au chocolat class and we were so glad we did. Not just a demonstration, we actually laminated the dough with the butter and baked delicious pastry. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!”
Learn classic French croissant technique at Maison Fleuret in Paris. Small group, English chefs, 2.5 hours, and take-home pastries.
“This was such a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning in Paris! Lyndsey was a fantastic pastry chef who shared so much with us. We came away having learnt some new skills and with two bags filled with delicious croissant and pain au chocolat. Thank you so much Maison Fleuret, we will think of…”
Small-group Paris macaron class at Le Foodist. Learn meringue shells, piping, filling, and take home 20–30 macarons in about 3 hours.
“The chef had excellent training and experience as a chef. He was also a phenomenal teacher. The students, felt well taken care of, had fun, and learned how to cook macrons. The kitchen is lovely and the location is easy to get to. The administrator/scheduler is attentive and personable. Wonderful group and wonderful class.”
Paris evening cooking class at Le Foodist with Quartier Latin market visit, a 3-course French dinner, and wine pairing.
“Paolo was very knowledgeable and made the experience so fun! I feel like we learned about the importance of food in French culture, some history as well as how to prepare it. I'd say our group had a lot of fun working together with each other and making the whole experience better. I loved the…”
Cook a classic French 3-course meal in a Paris apartment, choose fresh ingredients at a market, then eat lunch with wine.
“It was a cozy little group. Chef Dominque shares interesting insights in French food. Love picking out what we eat for lunch and trying something new. I never knew how tasty celery rooted could be. His cooking tips are also easy to follow. Definitely will try it back home. Companies were great too!!! Had blast…”
Learn to bake classic French macarons in a small chef-led class in Paris’ Marais, with take-home boxes and flavor choices.
“We didn’t know what to expect, but our chef was so welcoming and explained and helped us through the whole process. It was a fantastic experience and we highly recommend it to all and even those who have never baked!”
Family-friendly 2-hour Paris macaron class with an English chef. Mix, pipe, fill, and take home fresh cookies in a box.
“The staff were absolutely amazing and so welcoming! Tenishka was our instructor. He was absolutely amazing and made our experience so much fun!! Our macarons were delicious, and I feel confident we can now make them at home. I highly recommend this class!”
Small-group sweet crêpe class in Paris with Stéphane: batter secrets, Breton language tips, tea-time tasting, and take-home gifts.
“If I could give this experience a 150 I would. This may have been the best experience we had. Fun, history , delicious - and did I say fun ? I can’t rave enough”
Hands-on Paris macaron class with Chef Leo: learn the science, bake shells and fillings, taste, and take home a recipe. 150 min.
“The class was great from start to finish. Maria was welcoming, personable, funny, and a great instructor. Everything was so well organized and clean. Loved it!”
Hands-on croissant baking in Paris with Chef Léo at Studio Pâtisserie. Learn folding, proofing, and take home a recipe.
“Chef Leo was very energetic and fun to be around. He made the experience tremendous for my fiancé and I.”
Learn to make two styles of Paris macarons with Chef Noémie in a small atelier, then take home filled cookies plus English recipes.
“Great experience. Actually learned to bake macaroons and enjoyed them fresh out of the oven. Small, quaint, and great experience.”
Join a small-group Paris bakery class to shape warm baguettes and flaky croissants with a master baker and English translator. Recipes included.
“It was a great experience and although the baker doesn’t speak English he was hysterical. Plus we learned a lot as the translator was wonderful. They even offered for us to text if we have problems making anything. It was a nice small group of people. We will definitely go back on our next trip…”
Shop fresh produce in Paris, cook a classic 3-course French meal in a small group, then eat with wine, cheese, and 2,500-year stories.
“The chef accommodated my vegetarian diet need and designed the menu according to it. It was a fantastic experience. Would totally recommend it”
Small-group macaron baking in a Paris apartment with a French chef. Learn the Pierre Hermé method, bake, fill, and take macarons home.
“Chef Frederic was so warm and welcoming. We went to his personal kitchen and he taught us how to make macarons. He taught us step-by-step and we all participated in every part of the process. The best part was that we got to take some home with us. This is a must do if you…”
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