The 5 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 $67Best value

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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