Paris Macaron Making Class: Learn to Bake French Pastries

Make macarons from scratch and taste them warm from the oven

A 3-hour hands-on macaron-making class in central Paris where you learn to whisk meringue shells in colors of your choice, pipe buttercream filling, and bake them under instructor guidance. The class is limited to eight people, includes a welcome drink, tasting with tea or coffee, and you take home a box of 20 to 30 macarons. An advanced option is available for those who want to explore macaron subtleties further.

The experience

You'll head to the cookery school in central Paris in the afternoon and meet your instructor over a refreshing drink before the class begins. The hands-on work starts with step-by-step guidance on making the meringue shells, you choose the colors, then move into piping the buttercream filling with precision. The instructor stays close to help with technique, so even if you've never made macarons before, you'll understand how to get the shells right.

Once your macarons go into the oven, you'll have time to relax while they bake. When they're ready, you'll taste them warm with a cup of tea or coffee, and your host will talk through the macaron's place in French culture and tradition. After three hours, you'll pack your box of macarons to take with you (20 to 30 pieces you made yourself), and head out.

If you want to go deeper, you can upgrade to the advanced macarons class and discover the subtleties that separate a good macaron from a perfect one. The class is limited to eight people, so you get personal attention throughout. The school is accessible by public transportation, and the class welcomes anyone 12 and up (no unaccompanied children). If you have a gluten allergy, this class is suitable for you.

What’s included

• A welcome drink before you start.
• all equipment and attire needed for the class.
• step-by-step instruction from a live guide in English.
• your choice of shell colors.
• tasting with tea or coffee.
• a box of 20 to 30 macarons to take home.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 6 days before the start.Between 2 and 6 days before the start, 50% refund.After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Le Foodist

Is this one for you?You're doing the work yourself (whisking, piping, baking) with the instructor guiding your hands, not demonstrating from the front. This suits anyone who wants to learn the technique and leave with something they actually made, rather than watch a chef work and take home a box of someone else's pastries.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the macaron class?

You make the meringue shells in colors you choose, then pipe and fill them with buttercream. The instructor guides you through each step, and you bake your macarons in the oven during the class. You take home a box of 20 to 30 macarons you've made.

How long does the macaron class take?

The class runs for 3 hours total. That includes the welcome drink, hands-on instruction, baking time, and tasting your macarons with tea or coffee at the end.

What's included in the macaron class?

The class includes a welcome drink, all equipment and attire needed, step-by-step instruction from a live guide in English, tasting with tea or coffee, and your box of macarons to take home.

Is there an option to learn more advanced macaron techniques?

Yes, you can upgrade your booking to an advanced macarons class, where you'll discover the subtleties of macaron making beyond the basics.

Can children take the macaron class?

The minimum age is 12 years old. Children under 12 cannot attend unaccompanied, so an adult must be present in the class with them.

How many people are in each macaron class?

The class is limited to eight people, so you get personal attention from the instructor throughout the session.