Macaron Class Paris - Baking courses with a Macaron Chef

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Duration 02h30
Group Tour
Group Size
7 max
Refund up to 48 hours
26 reviews
Disabled access

Highlights

They’re all the rage in Paris and beyond—chic, colorful, and absolutely scrumptious. But why not delve deeper into the macaron experience by learning to bake your very own batch in a friendly course? This hands-on baking class puts you at the heart of French pastry making, teaching you the steps of creating a classic Parisian delicacy.

Your English speaking trained pastry chef will welcome you into her kitchen to demystify the art of the hallowed macaron as you whisk and whip your way to French flavor heaven. Give us two and a half hours and we’ll give you a perfectly Parisian food experience.

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Why you'll love this

Master the art of baking in this semi-private course

Keep — and eat — every macaron you make!

Great for families in search of an interactive Paris activity

Learn baking techniques from an English speaking chef from the prestigious Lenôtre Paris cooking school

What's included

Your own lip-smacking batch of fresh authentic macarons

An informative master class in a fully equipped Paris kitchen

A delicious recipe that will surprise your friends and family back home

Price Details

Size of group

All

Per person

€109

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F.A.Q.

I do not speak French. Will the class be held in English?
The class will be held in English, with a beautiful French accent of course!

Is this class appropriate for young children?
We encourage families to enjoy this class together, however if your children are younger than 10 years, please get in touch with our customer services team prior to booking.

Will there be extra treats to take back to my hotel/apartment?
You bet! Each batch you make will be large enough to not only taste test your masterpieces during class, but also to take away for future decadence during your Paris stay.

There’s a certain macaron flavor I’m interested in making. Can I request it?
Normally we leave the recipes to the discretion of our chef according to what’s appropriate for the class. However, feel free to request a specific flavor when you book your tour and we’ll see if we can make it happen.

Meeting point & walking distance

Meeting point: Your chef's atelier
Walking distance: -

The itinerary

Your entry into the exquisite world of macarons will begin in the Batignolles district, where you’ll be welcomed into your chef’s renowned cooking school and fully equipped kitchen. As you marvel at the professional-grade equipment you’ll have a moment to get to know your English speaking teacher as she explains the concepts and techniques to come.

Once you’ve donned your apron it’s time to jump in! You’ll be guided step by step to ensure you end up with a delicious finished product, and your chef will have plenty of techniques and wisdom to impart along the way. French baking is a serious endeavor, and an art form, but also fun—so you’re sure to have a smile on your face every step of the way. You’ll learn the secret techniques that make macarons so devilishly divine.

Whatever your level of cooking experience, your chef is a professional who will adapt the course accordingly. You’ll certainly be in capable hands: she has trained under the best French chefs at the prestigious Lenôtre culinary school. And at the end, all that’s left is the thrill of biting into one of France’s exquisite modern classics, handmade by you! Welcome to the true flavor of Paris.

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Your guide

What better way to discover a city famous for its fine cuisine than with someone whose life is devoted to sharing that passion? Our tasting tours and cooking classes are run by French food industry professionals – from trained pastry chefs and sommeliers to authors and food bloggers. And the highlight – not only learning about the delicacies of France but sampling them alongside your local culinary expert.

Reviews

5.0 / 5.0 - Based on 26 reviews
Last reviewed: November 21 2018

Audrey X - Reviewed November 21, 2018

My friend said I made the best macaron she ever eats! I really enjoy the class.

Rosa R - Reviewed July 11, 2018

Me teenager and I thoroughly enjoyed the class we learned some valuable tips and we also had an opportunity to practice under Noemie's encouraging guidance. Participants need to take notes to remember the new techniques. A tip for participants is to understand that the macarons must be refrigerated after class. We definitely recommend this as a fun group activity.

Kayla L - Reviewed June 30, 2018

We had so much fun at the cooking class with Noemie. I went with my soon to be daughter in law who is a pastry chef and myself who can barely cook. We both had a great time and both learned new things! We loved how Noemie was very considerate of everyone of different ages and abilities. I would recommend this for anyone. Also.... yummmmm
Thanks Noemie!

Marcella B - Reviewed May 04, 2018

I also did the macarons class with Noemie and enjoyed it very much. I had tried to make macarons about a year ago, and they were an abysmal failure. Noemie did a number of things differently, and I am confident that I can now successfully make them. Her tip about filling a pastry bag was worth the price of admission, as I make gougères fairly frequently and have always made a mess of the piping.

Helene S - Reviewed May 03, 2018

This Macaron class was amazing! Noemie is so French, with her "voila" at each sentence, very dynamic and nice. She always has the answer to your questions and has a heavy technical background when it comes to French delicacies. I cannot regret having taking this class, I will certainly try her recipes at home. The result was awesome and the macarons were so good! I definitely recommend this tour if you are looking for something unusual during your stay in Paris!

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