--- title: Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/hands-on-eclair-and-choux-making-with-a-pastry-chef/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 169 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.67 reviews: 79 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 74 of 88 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/hands-on-eclair-and-choux-making-with-a-pastry-chef/ --- # Hands-on Eclair and Choux Making with a Pastry Chef **Guidekin's take:** Make chocolate and vanilla eclairs, chouquettes and choux with cheese and cream in a hands-on pastry lesson. An apron and utensils are provided, with tea or coffee to accompany your baking; private transport is excluded. 4.67 from 79 reviews at €169 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #74 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Join us for an interactive cooking lesson where you'll learn how to make three classic French pastries: eclairs (chocolate and vanilla), chouquette, and choux (with cheese and cream). Equipped with an apron and all the necessary utensils, you'll be hands-on in the kitchen, learning step-by-step how to create these quintessential treats. And of course, no French pastry experience would be complete without tea and coffee to enjoy with your freshly baked goods! Throughout the lesson, you'll have complete control over your creations, from the moment you first lay eyes on the recipe to the final result coming out of the oven. I'll be there to guide you every step of the way, providing full explanations and teaching you the techniques you need to guarantee your success. At the end of the lesson, we'll have the chance to taste your delicious creations and chat about your trip to Paris. I'll also be happy to provide you with culinary advice, recommendations, and opinions. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will be welcoming you to our pastry… - Starts 09:00, 13:00, 16:30: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €155: ages 10 to 16 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €169 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.67/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Maison Fleuret — The Baking School - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00, 13:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.67 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 73 of 79. - 5 stars: 68 (86%) - 4 stars: 5 (6%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (5%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the clear teaching and pastries; shared workstations give some less individual practice than expected. **Praised:** - Patient instructors explain pastry techniques clearly and help when problems arise - Small classes give participants personal attention - Tasty eclairs and chouquettes, with plenty to take away - Recipes and practical techniques give confidence to bake again at home **Complaints:** - Some disliked sharing stations and taking turns, while others found the class hands on - Cancellations and schedule changes left some unable to attend - Some felt the class offered poor value for money Written by Guidekin from the 76 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2023-06-11 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Coffee and/or Tea ## Not included - Private transportation ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - 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 We will be welcoming you to our pastry workshop located very close to the Place des Vosges. Our workshop is easily recognizable as it's situated on a corner and has a red storefront with the words 'LE CAFE CHINOIS' written on it! Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJxSTJQABu5kcRpmfyZAaU-Tg Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #74 of 88** | €169 | 2h 30m | 4.67 (79) | shared | | [French Wine, Champagne And Cheese Tasting Paris SECRET WINE DOOR](/france/paris/tours/french-wine-champagne-and-cheese-tasting-paris-secret-wine-door/?format=md) | €89 | 2h | 4.99 (494) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-and-lunch-with-wine-plus-market-visit-option/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.96 (1158) | shared | | [Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons](/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-learn-how-to-make-macarons/?format=md) | €129 | 3h | 4.97 (687) | shared | Ranked #74 of 88 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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