Paris: French Baking Class Baguettes & Croissants Bakery

Summary

Learn baguette secrets in a Paris bakery and shape your own croissants

You’ll step behind the counter of a real Paris bakery, learn how to knead and shape classic French baguettes with a local baker guiding you (and laughing with you), then master croissant layers from scratch. Taste your own fresh bread straight from the oven — it’s messy, fun, and surprisingly heartwarming.

What’s the experience like?

We ducked under the blue awning of the bakery just as the city was waking up — that first whiff of warm bread hit me before I even saw the flour dust floating in the air. Our baker, Camille, handed us aprons and grinned like she’d been waiting for us all week. She showed us how to stretch and fold dough for the perfect baguette (mine kept sticking to my fingers — apparently I’m heavy-handed). The sound of her wooden paddle tapping trays was oddly soothing, like a heartbeat behind all the chatter.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much trying to pronounce “boulangerie” properly — Camille corrected me with a smile, then let me taste a bit of raw dough (salty, chewy, kind of weird but not bad). We learned about different types of flour and why French butter is such a big deal for croissants. Rolling out those layers felt like some kind of magic trick; I swear my arms got tired halfway through. At one point someone’s dough tore and we all just shrugged — no pressure here, just sticky hands and flour on our jeans.

The best part? Pulling our baguettes from the oven — golden and crackling. We broke them open right there at the counter while steam curled up into the morning light. Camille sliced up croissants for us too, still warm enough to melt in your mouth. I still think about that first bite: flaky outside, almost sweet inside. It’s funny how two hours in a little Paris bakery can make you feel like you belong somewhere new… or maybe just hungrier than before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — French baking workshop in Paris

• Meet expert Parisian baker
• Watch dough mixing demonstration
• Learn baguette shaping techniques
• Bake your own baguette
• Taste freshly baked baguette
• Discover croissant making process
• Taste fresh buttery croissant

Top questions

How long is the Paris baking class?

The baking class lasts around two hours.

Is this French baking workshop hands-on?

Yes, you'll knead dough and shape both baguettes and croissants yourself.

Are tastings included during the class?

Yes, you'll taste fresh baguettes and croissants at the end of the workshop.

What is the group size for this Paris bakery class?

The experience is limited to ten people per group.

Is there an age minimum for joining?

The minimum age is 6 years old; minors must be with an adult.

Are recipes provided after class?

Yes, you'll receive recipes to take home after your baking session.

Does this Paris baking class include pickup?

No pickup is included; public transportation options are nearby.

Will we learn both baguettes and croissants?

Yes, you'll learn how to make both traditional French baguettes and croissants.

What’s included

Your morning includes a hands-on cooking class inside a working Paris bakery led by an expert baker, all ingredients provided, full recipes to take home with you, plus generous tastings of fresh-baked baguettes and buttery croissants before you leave.