
Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class
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4.9/5
Based on 246 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class worth booking?
Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class is a 2-hour experience in Paris, France, from $90 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 246 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (246)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $90 per person
Join a French baking expert for a family-friendly hands-on class of your choice. Learn how to laminate dough, shape a baguette, and puff a croissant, or create, taste, and take home your own macarons.
What you get
- Snacks
- Expert guide
- Personalised macarons to take away (Macaron Class only)
- Hands-on baking lesson
About this experience
Join a French baking expert for a family-friendly hands-on class of your choice. Learn how to laminate dough, shape a baguette, and puff a croissant, or create, taste, and take home your own macarons.
What's included
Included
- Snacks
- Expert guide
- Personalised macarons to take away (Macaron Class only)
- Hands-on baking lesson
Not included
- Gratuities
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Upon arrival at the bakery please notify bakery staff that you're there for the baking or macaron class. They will point you in the right direction. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. This experience starts promptly, and you may not be able to join if you arrive late.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Upon arrival at the bakery please notify bakery staff that you're there for the baking or macaron class. They will point you in the right direction. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. This experience starts promptly, and you may not be able to join if you arrive late.
Options you can book
Macaron Baking Class
Includes personalised macarons
Traditional Baking - Le Marais
Breads, Croissants, Pastries
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- ExperienceFirst
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children are allowed, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Kids under the age of 5 can join free of charge, but they won’t be able to participate in the hands-on baking experience due to safety concerns.
- This tour requires you to be able to stand for an extended period of time. It is 15 steps to the bakery on the 2nd floor with no elevator.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 248 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
5 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
248 verified traveler reviews for Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly recommend! Highlight of our trip.... and we did a lot. David is the best!!
Amazing experience in a beautiful (small) bakery. There were seven of us ages 3-60+ and everyone cited the experience as a highlight of our multi-country trip. David brought comedy and education throughout our visit. He took time to get to know each of the kids and upon learning one was interested in baking as a future profession, he spent extra time showing him aspects of the bakery and answering questions. We rolled baguettes, made financiers start to finish and practiced rolling croissants. We are still talking about the financiers and will do our best to make him proud with our US replication. We left with BAGS of bread and pastries that we were able to enjoy throughout our trip. HIGHLY recommend this experience. Note: any young children should be comfortable standing for a few hours and do well with listening and following directions.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this incredible review! We’re absolutely delighted that your whole group found the experience to be a highlight of your trip! We’re so happy David brought plenty of laughs, fun, and delicious baking magic to your day. And leaving with BAGS of bread and pastries? Now that is how you travel through France! We hope the treats kept the Parisian spirit alive throughout the rest of your journey. Thank you for the wonderful recommendation, and we hope to welcome your family back for more flour-covered fun someday!
via Viator
Creating Such Great Baking Memories!
Sania did an excellent job in providing us with the history of the baguette! She was engaging and it was such a joy to see how passionate she was about this class! She made us feel like real bakers. We had so much fun! I definitely recommend this class! You will have the best time!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Sania brought the history of the baguette to life and made you feel like true French bakers! We love hearing that you had so much fun—Sania’s passion is definitely contagious! We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Sania. Keep baking, keep smiling, and we hope to see you again for another delicious Parisian adventure!
via Viator
Thank you Temi!
We had an outstanding time with Temi! We were lucky enough to do our pastry baking session with just our family of four. She was so informative, fun, and great with the kids! Our boys, 6 and 9, really enjoyed getting to make their own baguettes and pastries. She kept their attention the whole time, and as adults we loved it as well! Temi was simply a joy, highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the fantastic feedback! We are thrilled your family had such a fun and engaging baking session with Temi. We hope to welcome you back for more delicious memories soon!
via Tripadvisor
Yummy croissants!
Our chef was great. Very encouraging and friendly. Had an excellent knowledge of his subject!
Response from the operator: It sounds like your chef created such a welcoming and enjoyable experience! We love hearing that his encouragement, friendly approach, and expertise stood out. Thank you for sharing your experience with us!
via Tripadvisor
Loved this!
Temi, our guide, was amazing! We had a great time at this experience making baguettes, financiers, and croissants! Lovely bakery with lovely people.
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so happy you enjoyed your time with Temi and loved the bakery and the baking session. Thanks for joining us—we hope to see you again in Paris!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $90 to $115
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 86
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class cost?
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Prices start at $90 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 246 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class?
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Around 86 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Paris French Baking Experience - Bread/Croissant or Macaron Class start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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