09:30, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
Practise croissant dough techniques in a small shared group of up to six participants.
Equipment, aprons, recipes, tea or coffee and take-home bags are included; the minimum age is fifteen, with a registered adult required for each child. 4.89 from 79 reviews at €109 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #50 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
English language copy of the recipes. Aprons. All cooking equipment
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Tea and coffee
Take home bags
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
4.9
79 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 78 of 79
Star breakdown of all 79 ratings
5 stars
72 · 91%
4 stars
6 · 8%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
1 · 1%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the patient teaching and pastries to take home; working the dough can be physically demanding.
Praised
Clear explanations and demonstrations followed by practical pastry making
Patient instructors who help participants with different levels of baking experience
Small classes with a friendly atmosphere and individual attention
Fresh croissants and pain au chocolat to taste in class and take home
Well prepared workspaces and smoothly organized lessons
Complaints
The pastry making can be physically demanding
Written by Guidekin from the 77 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (24 June 2015 to 6 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Departure
09:30, 14:00, daily except Wed; scheduled through November 2026 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Patisserie a la Carte; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Only 6 participants in each class. Ages 15 and up.
With our course led by a French pastry Chef, you'll learn all the secrets of crafting the perfect croissant, from the intricacies of the puff pastry dough to the chemistry behind creating that flaky texture. You'll enjoy a studious yet fun atmosphere that allows for plenty of hands-on learning and personalised instruction.
Bring home the tastiest of souvenirs with this 3-hour tour. You will learn the technique for making delicious buttery croissants.
Located just a stone's throw from Montmartre and the Sacré-Coeur, our welcoming and well-equipped studio provides the perfect setting for learning and practicing the art of croissant-making. And once you've perfected your skills, you'll get to enjoy your delicious creations on-site with a hot beverage, or take them to go for later.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Children
Minimum age 15. Children must attend with a registered adult : 1 adult per child
Accessibility
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Please advise any allergies or special dietary requirements at the time of booking
Please advise your Paris contact details at time of booking; this information is for the tour operator to keep on record for contact purposes only
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Layered yeast-leavened dough requires a lot of prep time, preferably starting the day before. The time requirement and technicalities are what make croissants so demanding. Therefore, so stages will be done to ensure that you will be able to enjoy your pastries at the end of the course. You’ will still work these stages during the course..
Please wear comfortable, casual clothing and flat comfortable shoes, long hair should be tied back.
After 5 minutes of delay we shall begin the course without the late client. After 15 minutes without anybody showing up, the class will automatically be cancelled, and your booking may be treated as a last minute non-refundable cancellation.
Good to know
Age 15+ Minimum age 15. Children must attend with a…
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #50 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. Compare all 88 Food Tours