Paris Macaron Baking Class: Make French Pastries with a Chef

Mix, pipe and bake your own macarons, then eat what you made

A small-group macaron baking class in Paris where you make 15–20 French pastries from scratch under a chef's guidance, with apron, utensils and a macaron box to take home. The class runs 2 hours at Place des Vosges in the Marais, and ends with tasting and conversation over coffee or tea. Children from age 5 are welcome. The guide speaks English or French.

The experience

How do you actually make a macaron? The class starts with the recipe itself: no shortcuts, no assumptions. You get an apron, the full set of utensils, and a chef at your side who walks you through each step: the technique matters, and the difference between a macaron that holds and one that spreads is small but real. You pick your flavor, then you do the work (mixing, piping, baking), while the chef watches and corrects as you go. By the end of the session, you have 15 to 20 macarons you made yourself, packed in a box to take with you.

The studio sits at Place des Vosges in the 3rd district, in the heart of the Marais. The building carries the neighborhood's history, and the location itself is part of why this works: you are not in a tourist kitchen in a basement, but in a pastry studio in one of Paris's most recognizable squares. The group stays small, 6 to 8 people, so the chef can actually see what each person is doing and step in when technique needs adjusting.

After the baking comes the tasting. You sit down with what you made, coffee or tea in hand, and the chef talks through the macarons: what worked, what the flavors are, what you might do differently next time. This is also when you can ask for restaurant recommendations, cooking tips, or just chat about your trip. The whole thing takes 2 hours from the moment you tie on the apron.

What’s included

• Macaron box with your baked pastries.
• apron and all utensils.
• snacks.
• coffee and tea.
• guidance from a professional chef throughout the 2-hour session.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:00 and 16:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Maison Fleuret — The Baking School

Is this one for you?The class is taught in English or French, so book the language that matches yours. Small groups of 6 to 8 mean the chef can watch your technique and adjust it in real time, which is what makes the difference between macarons that work and ones that don't.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

Do I need any baking experience to take this class?

No. The class is built for people learning to make macarons for the first time. The chef teaches the technique step by step, and you work hands-on the whole time with guidance at your side.

Is the studio accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The studio at Place des Vosges is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible surfaces and areas throughout. Public transportation options are also nearby if you need them.

What do I get to take home?

You take home a box of the macarons you baked: about 15 to 20 of them, depending on how many you make during the class. You also get snacks and coffee or tea while you are there.