The 15 Best Cooking Classes in France

1.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Meet at Le Foodist on Rue du Cardinal Lemoine for a hands-on French cooking class led by chefs such as Frédéric, Luc, Luke, or Paolo. Choose the six-hour option for a market visit, croissant, coffee, and cheese tasting before preparing lunch, pairing wine, and taking home electronic recipes.

“This was such a treat! So happy we booked this class and included the visit to the market. Frederic was a wonderful host and instructor. We walked to the market, learned about cheeses, purchased our produce and then returned to the kitchens to prepare our delicious meal. Frederic was the consummate instructor and we learned about French food culture in addition to many French cooking techniques. We also met the pastry instructor Stephane who was truly lovely also! This was an all around terrific experience. 10 out of 10!!”

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2.Macaron Class at Galeries Lafayette

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 905 reviews · from $67

At Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, a French pastry chef guides you through macaron shells, ganache, piping, and assembly in 90 minutes. You make at least four macarons, sample your work, and take home two recipes. Classes are in English, with French sessions Tuesdays at 5pm.

“This activity was wonderful! It was informative, interactive and so much fun. I would highly recommend if you are traveling in a group, this is suitable for all ages!”

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3.Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156

At Le Foodist on Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, you will spend about three hours making meringue shells and buttercream macarons with an English-speaking chef. Classes are advertised for up to four people, with tea, coffee, and 20 to 30 macarons included. Stéphane, Luc, Paulo, and Fanny are among the instructors who may lead the class.

“Fabulous class Instructor was great Learned a lot of new skills Macarons were delicious even if some of the shapes were not perfect”

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4.French Macaron Culinary Class with a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m

At Maison Fleuret School, an English-speaking chef guides you through meringue, ganache, piping, shells, colors, and flavors in a 150-minute macaron class. Groups are limited to six, and you leave with a box of macarons made during the lesson.

“William was INCREDIBLE. One of my favorite things I did on my trip… a must book”

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5.Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend an evening with Le Foodist in Paris, choosing between a 4.5-hour cooking class and a 6-hour version with a Latin Quarter market visit. English-speaking chefs such as Luc, Paolo, and Frédéric guide you through a three-course French meal, wine pairing, and recipes to make at home.

“Shopping in the Parisian grocery was so fun! It was a bit hard to hear as it was a busy Saturday evening, but we loved the added experience. Luc is an incredible chef and did a phenomenal job. Our class was super fun. We loved interacting with the other participants, and created a fantastic dinner that we can't wait to recreate at home.”

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6.Macaron Baking Class for Families and Kids

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 270 reviews · 2 hours · from $112

At Baked in Paris on rue Buffon, you’ll mix prepared ingredients, pipe macaron shells, choose fillings, and box your finished treats. English-speaking chefs such as Nadia, Nelly, Jade, Caroline, and Clementine keep the two-hour class lively for children and adults. Groups are limited to eight.

“The chef was very thorough and engaging with the kids and adults alike. We were a group of 5 (2 moms and 3 kids) and we had a wonderful experience and took home lots of macaroons! We got to pick colors and flavors and make our own creations. Highly recommend!”

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7.Seine Cruise and Macaron Tasting by the Eiffel Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Pair a one-hour Bateaux Parisiens cruise from Pier 3 with two macarons from MAKDAMIA at 13 Rue de Monttessuy. Cruise past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre, then collect your treats at a time that suits you during the same day.

“all information are complete,instructions are precise and on time,all tickets ans vauchers on one place,ease to manage !”

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8.Viator Exclusive: Local Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 213 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

At 6:30 pm, Rebecca and Laurent welcome you into their hillside home above Nice for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class. You may make pissaladière, fresh pasta, seasonal dishes, and lemon tiramisu, then eat together beside views of the city and sea.

“Gorgeous views, beautiful home and fantastic hosts! The food was delicious and it was a lovely experience meeting other travelers. I highly recommend this experience!”

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9.Macaron Baking Class in Central Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 2h 30m · from $122

Spend 150 minutes at Studio Pâtisserie making macarons from shell to filling with an English-speaking chef. Chef Leo and Maria explain the science, guide your piping, serve the finished treats, and send you home with a recipe and your own macarons.

“Chef Leo was very friendly and patient with the kids and the macarons where a success🙂”

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10.Macaron, Croissant or Pastry Class with a French Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 203 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $112

Choose macarons, croissants, French tarts, or champagne ganache macarons in a hands-on English class near Sacré-Cœur. A French pastry chef guides up to six participants through practical techniques, with recipes, equipment, tea or coffee, and treats to enjoy or take home.

“I came to this class solo and it was so much fun! Our instructor helped us through each step and supported with any questions. We each got to take home 15 macarons each and they were sooo good! I definitely recommend this class to any level, beginner or not. Thank you for a lovely experience!”

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11.Macarons Cooking Class with Pâtisserie Chef Noémie

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 179 reviews · 2h 30m · from $141

Spend 150 minutes with Chef Noémie at her ground-floor Paris atelier, making two kinds of macarons from scratch. Choose fillings such as chocolate, lemon, pistachio, coffee, or salted butter caramel, then enjoy tea or coffee and take home English recipes.

“Noemie is fantastic. We did two other baking experiences with the bigger schools in Paris, but Noemie's lovely little kitchen studio, her dedication and love for baking stood out. The others felt more like a business and less personalised. Noemi's class was more informative, intimite and an overall wonderful experience. We are planning to go back to her.”

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12.Full-Day Cooking Class with 3-Course Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 135 reviews · 5 hours · from $222

Meet Le Foodist in Paris’s Latin Quarter for a five-hour cooking class built around fresh market ingredients. Chefs such as Paulo, Luc, Frédéric, and Luke teach six to eight French techniques, then sit with you for a three-course lunch, wine, cheese, and stories about French food.

“This was absolutely fantastic. Our chef Paulo was great. I learned so much. I enjoy meeting people from all over and sharing the experience of cooking and eating new food. If you are on the fence about this experience -do it- you won't regret it.”

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13.Tuscan Cooking Class – Traditional 5 course menù

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $320

At Farmhouse Le Caggiole near Montepulciano, chef and sommelier Giacomo leads a small group through seven preparations, from bruschette and handmade pasta to Chianina beef and tiramisu. Cristiana may help welcome you, and four local wines accompany the five-course meal.

“This was an excellent class. The teacher is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about cooking and shared not only his recipes, but also many tricks of the trade that could be generalized to any type of cooking. We left the class feeling very capable of creating a five-course meal at home. And the food was delicious! (And plenty of it!). I have taken a number of cooking classes but I learned skills today which I will remember and be able to use for entertaining with style. I went to the class having no idea how to make pasta and sauces, but now I am confident I can cook both for friends…”

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14.Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 6 hours · from $258

Spend six hours with Le Foodist in the Latin Quarter, starting with croissants and a market visit, then cooking a seasonal four-course meal. English-speaking chefs such as Luke, Fred, Luc, and Paulo explain French techniques, food culture, cheese, and wine in a small group of 3 to 7 people.

“We had a wonderful time. The chef was fantastic — very clear in his explanations, patient, and friendly. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good food and learning something new.”

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15.Montmartre Macaron Baking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · from $150

At Maca’Rong on Rue Legendre, Kanika and Vouthy guide you through Italian meringue, macaronage, piping, decoration, and raspberry or mango-passion ganache. The small class accepts up to eight people, and you take home at least 15 handmade macarons in a box.

“Such an amazing experience! I have a small macaron business in the United States and I knew the French and Swiss methods prior to this class, and my boyfriend had never once made a macaron. I can say this is a great class for both the experienced and inexperienced. Kanika and Vouthy are so knowledgeable and the class was very fun! If you have any interested in macarons this is a good addition to your trip to Paris!”

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