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title: Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef
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rating: 4.89
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# Paris Croissant and Breakfast Pastry Class with a French Chef

**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 (table below).

## Overview

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.

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €109 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.89/5 from 79 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Patisserie a la Carte
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:30, 14:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.89 from 79 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 78 of 79.

- 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 (2015-06-24 to 2026-09-06); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Small groups of maximum 6 participants
- Professional French pastry Chef
- English language copy of the recipes. Aprons. All cooking equipment
- To celebrate our 13th anniversary we’re happy to offer you our “Everyday Gourmet French Tarts” eBook
- Tea and coffee
- Take home bags

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 09:30, 14:00
- 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.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Minimum age 15. Children must attend with a registered adult : 1 adult per child
- 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.

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #50 of 88** | €109 | 3h | 4.89 (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 #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.

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