19 tours · €85–€219 per person · ★ 4.9
Find your Paris cooking class among 19 tours: we read every listing and kept only those rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €85 per person for a sweet crêpe class to €219 for baking baguettes and croissants in a bakery. A French cooking class in Paris can end with lunch or dinner and wine, so you sit down to a meal after cooking.
A quick way to choose: market visits with lunch or dinner classes depend on the option booked. Check the preparation notes for a croissant class in Paris, as some dough stages are done ahead so you can enjoy the pastries during class. For a macaron class in Paris, read the allergy rules: some recipes cannot be adapted for almond allergies. The best reviewed cooking classes in Paris come first below.
Cooking Classes in Paris: 19 tours, all from the 569 we kept after screening every one of the 4,622 tours Viator lists for Paris, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
Macarons, a famous French dessert since the beginning of the 20th century, may seem daunting to make; but don't fear! With our expert chef, you'll lea...
Step into the kitchen with a renowned chef and discover the secrets behind one of the emblematic dishes of French cuisine. The chef will share their e...
Learn how to make classic French baguettes and croissants with an expert Parisian baker during this two-hour baking workshop. Using recipes handed dow...
Meet a local chef and learn how to cook a three-course French meal in a private apartment in Paris! Numbers for this small-group Paris cooking class a...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 22, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 15, 2026 · Ranked by Menu, duration, price, group caps, review evidence and booking conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 19 handpicked Paris cooking and baking classes, from pastries to full meals; all are listed as shared.
Book the Cordon Bleu chef's lunch class: three or four courses in 3h 30m at €200 per person, 4.97 from 121 reviews; no vegan menu.
Choose the standard Croissant Baking Class: lamination in 3h at €119 per person, 4.96 from 154 reviews; minimum age seventeen.
Book Macarons Class for shells, buttercream and a takeaway box: 3h at €129 per person, 4.97 from 687 reviews; full refund needs six full days' notice.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooking Class with a Cordon Bleu Chef | A full lunch, max six guests | €200 per person | 4.97★ (121) | 3h 30m | No vegan menu |
| Croissant Baking with a Pastry Chef | Croissant lamination | €119 per person | 4.96★ (154) | 3h | Kneading requires strength |
| Learn How to Make Macarons | Macaron shells and buttercream | €129 per person | 4.97★ (687) | 3h | Full refund requires six full days' notice |
| French Baking in a Montmartre Bakery | A working bakery workshop | €95 per person | 4.92★ (418) | 1h 30m | English only |
| Macarons with a Chef Patissier | Macarons, free cancellation | €104 per person | 4.96★ (155) | 2h 30m | English only |
| Fun Macaron Class for Families | Baking macarons with children | €95 per person | 4.89★ (717) | 2h | No air conditioning |
| Ferrandi Chef at Galeries Lafayette | A single savoury dish | €130 per person | 4.6★ (43) | 2h | Minimum age twelve |
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In the warm atmosphere of my crêperie closed for the occasion, I would share my passion. I'll reveal secrets of a pancake chef and offer you a little ...
Master the art of making one of France’s most delicate pastries on this 3-hour macaron-making class in Paris. With step-by-step guidance from a helpfu...
Held in one of Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods, Les Batignolles, this is not just a hands-on cooking class but a fully immersive culinary experience l...
Discover traditional French cuisine and prepare your own 3-course lunch on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Begin with a visit to a food ma...
Dive into a unique macaron baking experience led by our Le Cordon Bleu Paris-trained chef. What sets us apart is the privilege of learning from a culi...
Our activity offers a unique flavour that blends the richness of tradition with the excitement of hands-on learning. Much like the layers of a croissa...
Unlike standard cooking classes, this experience takes place inside a real Parisian bakery, not a classroom. With only eight participants, you’ll en...
Prepare a 3-course dinner and gain insight into traditional French cuisine on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Visit a food market in Paris...
This kid friendly baking classes are the only classes that welcome families with young children in Paris. We work with English speaking pastry expert...
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, ...
Choose the Croissant Small Group Baking Class to fit baking around Paris sightseeing; make Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine your main activity, with a market visit available as an option. For example, Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine, with an optional market visit, costs €199 per person, rated 4.96 from 1,158 reviews. Paris Croissant Small Group Baking Class with a Chef costs €95 per person, rated 4.85 from 1,104 reviews.
Pair a short Paris cooking class with sightseeing: 15 of 19 classes with stated durations take up to three hours. The middle half of prices spans €95 to €181 per person. Among classes with a stated duration, the median is 3 hours. The median price is €119 per person. For example, French Baking in a Montmartre Bakery costs €95 per person, rated 4.92 from 418 reviews.
For baking with children in Paris, start with Fun Macaron Class for Families. The strollers and infants filter does not establish which ages can join in. Classes marked as accepting strollers and infants: 5 of 19. Fun Macaron Class for Families costs €95 per person, rated 4.89 from 717 reviews. The venue has no air conditioning.
Operator-marked wheelchair access is listed for 3 of 19 Paris cooking classes. Filter first, then confirm with the operator; access does not establish suitability for the cooking tasks. Physical effort also matters: Croissant Baking with a Pastry Chef lists kneading that requires strength. It costs €119 per person, rated 4.96 from 154 reviews.
Book a small group class here only if sharing the kitchen session works for you: Paris Macarons with a Chef is shared, and this page currently lists no private cooking classes. Shared classes: 19 of 19. Private classes listed: none. For example, Paris Macarons Small Group Baking Class with a Chef costs €95 per person, rated 4.81 from 387 reviews.
Make Paris Evening Cooking Class with French Dinner your evening's main plan; it covers dinner as well as the lesson, and the market visit is optional. For example, Paris Evening Cooking Class with French Dinner and a Market Visit Option costs €209 per person, rated 4.9 from 502 reviews.
Figures in these answers come from the 19 tours on this page, as of October 22, 2026.