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title: "Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons"
lang: en
alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-learn-how-to-make-macarons/
type: tour
city: Paris
country: France
price: 129
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.97
reviews: 687
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
guidekin_pick: Macarons to go?
rank_in_category: 3 of 88 (Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-01
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-cooking-class-learn-how-to-make-macarons/
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# Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

**Guidekin's take:** Make macaron shells and buttercream filling, then taste your baking with coffee or tea. Equipment, attire, a welcome drink and a box of macarons to take home are included; participants must be at least twelve, and children need an accompanying adult. 4.97 from 687 reviews at €129 per person for 3h.

**Macarons to go?:** 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. Trade-off: Full refund requires six full days' notice. (last checked September 15, 2026)

In our comparison: #3 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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 helpful instructor, choose from a range of vibrant colors and create your elegant meringue shells. Whisk up the soft buttercream filling then carefully pipe it in. Relax as your macarons slowly bake in the oven, then taste them with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Directions: Closest metro stations:…
- Starts 15:00: one departure a day
- Food included: Welcome drink
- Age 12+: Minimum age is 12 years for this tour

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €129 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.97/5 from 687 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Operator: Le Foodist
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.97 from 687 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 681 of 687.

- 5 stars: 670 (98%)
- 4 stars: 11 (2%)
- 3 stars: 5 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and macarons to take home; no recurring complaint emerges from this sample.

**Praised:**
- Patient, knowledgeable instructors who explain each step clearly
- Practical baking techniques that leave beginners confident to try again at home
- Small classes with time for questions and individual help
- Delicious macarons with plenty to take home and share
- A relaxed tasting at the end, often with coffee or tea

**Complaints:**
- No recurring complaint; the lower rating praises participation and tasting

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-19 to 2026-09-20); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Advanced Macarons class (if option selected)
- Box of 20 to 30 Macarons to take home
- Welcome drink
- Coffee or tea
- Use of required equipment and attire

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

## Meeting point

Directions: Closest metro stations: Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10) & Jussieu (Line 7 and 10)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJc4aMiOVx5kcRPxHFEcWoROU

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
- No unaccompanied children accepted
- This tour is suitable for those with gluten allergies

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #3 of 88** | €129 | 3h | 4.97 (687) | 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 |
| [Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese and Pastries](/france/paris/tours/private-montmartre-food-tour-with-wine-cheese-and-pastries/?format=md) | €250 | 3h | 4.95 (1141) | private |

Ranked #3 of 88 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €20 to €250, median €99; typical length 2h 30m. 14 of 88 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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