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title: Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier
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type: tour
city: Lyon
country: France
price: 127
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.82
reviews: 93
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, fr]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-10-03
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Make French Pastries with Professional Chef in Private Atelier

**Guidekin's take:** A three hour pastry class in a chef's private workshop in central Lyon where you bake, pick up insider tips and take home everything you make. Juice, tea and coffee are provided and you may bring your own wine; the address arrives with the confirmation. 4.82 from 93 reviews at €127 per person.

## Overview

During the class, you'll learn about the ingredients used and Thierry's insider pastry making tips and tricks for creating the perfect ones. His passion and talent for baking, combined with his sense of humor, will make for an enjoyable and educational experience and brighten up your day!

Sip on a cold glass of juice, tea, or coffee during the class, or bring your own drinks! Learn to make pastries in Lyon with Thierry and then take home everything you make, perfect for sharing with friends and family.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: 16 Quai Romain Rolland,
- Starts 15:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age 6+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €127 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.82/5 from 93 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: eatwith
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, French
- Start times: 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03

## Reviews

4.82 from 93 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 89 of 93.

- 5 stars: 84 (90%)
- 4 stars: 5 (5%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 4 (4%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers enjoy the baking and finished pastries; some report rude or inappropriate behaviour towards women.

**Praised:**
- Many find the instructions clear and easy for novice bakers to follow
- Many enjoy the chef's humour and energetic teaching style
- Tasty finished pastries, boxed to take home and share
- Stories about Lyon and its food traditions alongside the baking
- A sociable atmosphere, including for people attending alone

**Complaints:**
- Some enjoy the simple recipes, while others want more detailed baking instruction
- Some enjoy the chef's humour, while others report rude or inappropriate behaviour towards women
- Some reviewers wanted recipes or written guidance to repeat the baking at home

Written by Guidekin from the 86 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-03-30 to 2026-10-03); last checked 2026-10-07.

## What's included

- Thierry is a talented chef with his own private workshop in central Lyon
- Snacks
- Juice, tea & coffee provided but guests are welcome to BYOB (Bring Your Own Booze)
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Learn insider baking tips from a professional and local Lyon chef

## Not included

- Alcohol (Guests can bring their own alcohol)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

16 Quai Romain Rolland, 69005 Lyon, France
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJCQUpyKrr9EcRm2VA_M-301M

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- ⚠️THE FULL ADDRESS WILL BE ON YOUR CONFIRMATION VOUCHER UNDER THE "BEFORE YOU GO" SECTION.
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)

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