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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€180Paris is known for its bread and pastries, and this two-hour baking class near Notre-Dame offers a practical introduction to making them. A French baking expert leads the session, teaching how to laminate dough, shape baguettes, and create croissants. Participants get to handle the dough themselves during the hands-on lesson. Throughout the class, both sweet and savory samples are provided to taste. The session includes expert guidance, snacks, and all baking materials needed. The class takes place on the second floor of a bakery accessible by 15 steps, with no elevator available. Children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult, and those under five may observe but cannot bake due to safety rules.
Get hands on and learn authentic French baking techniques from an expert baker during these small-group insider experiences (max 8 guests) that are perfect for families. Choose from either a "Traditional Baking Class", or a "Make Your Own Macarons Class". Traditional Baking Experience: You’ll get hands-on experience preparing bread and croissant dough, learn fascinating facts about iconic French pastries, and gain the know-how to differentiate one baguette from another. You’ll learn the difference between bread flours, yeast and sourdough, and baguette-shaping techniques. And of course there will be tastings along the way to understand how flavour influences what you create. Macaron Experience: Discover the art of French pâtisserie with our immersive, small group macaron baking class perfect for families. This hands-on experience invites you to learn the secrets behind crafting the perfect macaron. Guided by a patisserie expert, you’ll mix, pipe, and bake your own macarons, customizing flavours and colours to your liking using the highest quality ingredients. The experience concludes with a tasting session and a box of your personalized macarons to take home.
120 min
Upon arrival at the bakery please notify bakery staff that you're there for the baking class. They will point you in the right direction. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. This experience starts promptly, and you may not be able to join if you arrive late.
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Upon arrival at the bakery please notify bakery staff that you're there for the baking class. They will point you in the right direction. Be sure to arrive 15 minutes early. This experience starts promptly, and you may not be able to join if you arrive late.