Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Join a French baking expert for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to laminate dough, shape a baguette, puff a croissant, and more, with sweet and savory tastings along the way!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Children are allowed, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Kids under the age of 5 can join free of charge, but they won’t be able to participate in the hands-on baking experience due to safety concerns.
This tour requires you to be able to stand for an extended period of time. It is 15 steps to the bakery on the 2nd floor with no elevator.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert guide
Snacks
Hands-on baking lesson
Gratuities
What To Expect
Get hands on and learn authentic French baking techniques from an expert baker during this small-group insider experience (max 8 guests). 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 even learn the difference between bread flours, yeast and sourdough, how to laminate dough, and baguette-shaping techniques. And of course there will be tastings along the way to understand how flavor influences what you create. Never thought you could make your own bread or properly puff croissant dough? Prepare to be amazed by what you learn!
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Authentic French Baking Experience in Le Marais
Reviews
178 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Creat best breads
Patricia Z,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very authentic experience inside a busy French bakery. Focus was on breads, croissants and a special mini “pocket loaf” called the Financier. Why cheap flours need gluten for taste in USA. What perfection tastes like!
The bakery and our tour...
Melissa F,
Sep 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00The bakery and our tour guide and other attendees were nice. We expected a bit more hands on baking and the recipe was off on what we did bake. Was fun but our expectations were higher.
Fabulous Baking Experince in Paris
Jill F,
Aug 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00this was a highlight of the trip .. The bakery was impeccably clean .. my daughter has severe nut allergies and she was completely fine and we enjoyed learning about the history of the baguette .. the croissant and the financier .. David was amazing and the bakery was absolutely delicious .. all the ingredients are organic and local .. would highly highly recommend this experience and this bakery! Also in a great area of Paris!
5 Stars!
Simi A,
Aug 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00I joined this French pastry class as a solo traveller and absolutely loved it! Salome was a wonderful teacher — engaging, patient, and so skilled at making everyone feel included. Even though I was the only solo guest in the group, I never once felt left out. We learned how to make baguettes, financiers, and croissants, which was such a fun and hands-on introduction to French pastry. The class struck a perfect balance between being informative and enjoyable. It’s definitely an experience I would do again, and I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Paris who wants an authentic and welcoming taste of French baking.
Fun and special
Maura L,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fun experience for the kids. We laughed the whole time and learned something too! Highly recommend.
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