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title: Paris French Baking Class Baguettes and Croissants in a Bakery
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country: France
price: 219
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# Paris French Baking Class Baguettes and Croissants in a Bakery

**Guidekin's take:** Make baguettes and croissants behind the scenes of a Paris bakery in a small shared group of up to ten. Hands-on instruction, recipes and tastings are included; children must be at least six and minors need an accompanying adult. 4.74 from 175 reviews at €219 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #75 of 88 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Learn how to make classic French baguettes and croissants with an expert Parisian baker during this two-hour baking workshop. Using recipes handed down for generations, you’ll discover the baker’s secrets of creating the perfect bread. This hands-on experience takes place behind the scenes of a traditional French bakery in Paris, and of course includes tastings of fresh baguettes and croissants! This small-group experience is limited to ten people, ensuring you’ll receive personal attention from your instructor.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Closest Métro Station: Oberkampf (M9)
- Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day
- Food included: Tasting of baguettes and pastries
- Children from €179: ages 6 to 11

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €219 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.74/5 from 175 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Meeting the French
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: German, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
- Start times: 10:00, 15:00
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01

## Reviews

4.74 from 175 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 162 of 175.

- 5 stars: 154 (88%)
- 4 stars: 8 (5%)
- 3 stars: 5 (3%)
- 2 stars: 4 (2%)
- 1 star: 4 (2%)

### What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the baker's humour, explanations and tastings; some expected more dough making and croissant practice

**Praised:**
- An entertaining baker who explains techniques with humour and enthusiasm
- Practical baking tips alongside explanations of ingredients and bread history
- English interpreters help guests follow explanations and ask questions
- Children and teenagers are actively included in the baking activities
- Fresh bread and pastry tastings, with baguettes to take home

**Complaints:**
- Some found the activities hands on, while others wanted more dough making and less demonstration
- Some wanted more croissant practice, with much of the class focused on baguettes
- Some did not receive recipes, while others say they were given them
- Poor communication about cancelled sessions or changed start times

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2018-04-08 to 2026-04-28); last checked 2026-10-03.

## What's included

- Cooking class
- Recipes
- Tasting of baguettes and pastries

## Not included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities

## Schedule

- Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:00, 15:00
- 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.

## Meeting point

Closest Métro Station: Oberkampf (M9)
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJZZyX2rZx5kcRjRi47HU4HDM

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the class. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for travelers with sensitive airborne allergies

## Compared with other Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #75 of 88** | €219 | 2h 30m | 4.74 (175) | 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 #75 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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