Paris · WORKSHOPS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 workshops & classes justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Make a 12 ml Fragonard eau de toilette, learn perfume’s past, and explore a historic Paris museum beside the Opéra Garnier in 45 minutes.
“Awesome! Lots of fun and informative. The guide was great! She was full of personality and made the tour entertaining.”
Cook a three-course French lunch, taste wine, and visit a Latin Quarter market in this hands-on Paris class at Le Foodist.
“Chef Luke was extremely knowledgeable and kept everyone involved. The experience was excellent. My one suggestion would be for Luke to work to slow his speech a bit so his beautiful French accent does not hinder those of us that speak English.”
Make croissants, pain au chocolat, and pain au raisin with a chef in Paris’s Marais, then enjoy your pastries fresh from the oven.
“Awesome experience! Would highly recommend. Clara was superb! We are so happy we were able to take this class!”
Learn French macaron techniques with a pastry chef at Galeries Lafayette, make ganache and piping, and take home four macarons and two recipes.
“I love cooking and learning more about it. This was a fun experience. Macarons are very temperamental so having a pro teach you some tips and tricks is very helpful. Fun experience that is worth booking.”
Create a personal Paris fragrance in two hours, learn perfume basics, blend 2 or 3 scents, and take home a 50-ml bottle.
“The workshop was very informative. The instructor was able and helpful. Enjoyed it very much.”
Learn to shape buttery croissants, pain au chocolat, and cinnamon swirls in a small English-language Paris pastry class.
“This class was amazing. Ke was a qualified chef of 15+ years, was happy, friendly and helpful and the class was at a baking school. We had done a macaron class with another company and this class showed us what professional really looks like. My teenagers and I know we will be able to make croissants and we look forward to doing it at home. Thank you Ke!!!”
Make French macarons in a small Paris class with expert instruction, coffee, tea, and 20 to 30 pastries to take home.
“A unique experience that I’d highly recommend for anyone that enjoys baking. I did this experience with my daughter and we had a great time. We were only a small group (four people) and we got a very personalised touch. A big thanks to our wonderful chef!”
Learn French macaron-making with a chef in a small Paris class, from meringue and ganache to a box of handmade treats.
“It was spectacular!! We had a wonderful time and highly recommend it! Our chef was so knowledgeable, helpful and fun!”
Taste six French wines in a 17th-century Paris cellar, learn labels, terroir, and food pairing with an entertaining English-speaking sommelier.
“Laurie our host was excellent. The right balance or humour and knowledge sharing within the group. Really enjoyed the experience!”
Make and decorate 250 to 300 g of chocolate, taste treats, and explore three floors at Paris’s Choco-Story museum.
“Such a fun experience, especially the day before Christmas, lots of treats for our children and for us too! Great instructor, a really great family day out!”
Cook a three-course French dinner in Paris, shop a Latin Quarter market, pair wine and cheese, and learn practical techniques in a small English class.
“I absolutely loved this experience. Luke was the best on instructor. Also was my best meal I have in Paris.”
Cook a three-course French meal in a Parisian apartment with a local chef, optional market visit, wine, recipes, and a small group of eight.
“What a fun baking class! We got to learn the details and science behind French cooking. I look forward to talking another class here when I come back to Paris.”
Learn French macarons with a chef in a small Paris workshop near Place des Vosges, making 15 to 20 colorful treats to enjoy and take home.
“Excellent class! Instructor was very knowledgeable, patient & helpful. Even though we had difficult reaching someone a couple hours, would highly recommend.”
Make a 50ml signature scent at Maison Molinard in Paris, learn perfume basics, and take home a personal souvenir with a saved recipe.
“Our guide really helped us with the scents especially my daughter who isn't a big fan of perfumes becuase it gives her headaches. At the end, we came up with a great perfume to take home with us AND they write it down so you can purchase again”
Learn French macaron techniques at Galeries Lafayette in a 90-minute English class, with four macarons and two recipes to take home.
“So much fun. Great location- clean, large kitchen classroom. Kind and knowledgeable teacher. Highly recommend.”
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