Paris Baking Insider Experience near Notre-Dame

Overview

Available languages

English

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!

Options

Authentic French Baking Experience in Le Marais

Reviews

4.86

187 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

168

Croissant roller extraordinaire
Navigate18798503233,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pierre made the experience fun and educational. Details on flour(s) and their purpose was interesting. Pierre picked up on our friendly competitiveness and called for a mini competition for croissant stretch and roll!
Fun experience, great for families
deborahgY5483ZE,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun and tasty adventure in Paris that was enjoyed by our group. Great for all ages from children to seniors. I learned a few pearls and ate a few treats. Our guide Pierre was knowledgeable and entertaining.
Baking and Comedy in one!
WhitRoo,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the baking experience with Martin and it was absolutely fantastic! Martin was funny and informative and we had so much fun.
Fun and educational taste of baking in a real boulangerie
Sightsee64276426527,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My 12 year old daughter and I did the baking course on a Saturday afternoon and loved it. David our chef instructor was a superb guide, endlessly knowledgeable, passionate and humerous about his craft. Great English too. We got to bake baguettes, croissants and financiers. Felt that we learned a lot and also got to keep our creations which made for a great breakfast the next day. Highly recommend this for anyone with an interest in baking, and who fancies trying something a little less ”touristy”.
Best baguette ever.
Tim F,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well worth it. Clara was so helpful annd knowledgeable. Even though I make bread at home, I learnt a lot.
A highlight of our Paris weekend!
Caitlin B,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Did the baking experience with my 10 yo daughter during a quick trip to Paris. We wanted something off the beaten path and with the option of learning something new. I would absolutely do it again and recommend to any friend. It’s a great option for a multigenerational group.
Baking in Paris…one of the highlights of my trip
Compass44061229264,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely incredible experience. So much fun…,Gave us overview of production in a French bakery and also got us involved in making a few things.
Family Bonding Experience Through Baking
964gwendolynp,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a unexpected private experience in the late afternoon which was really fun! Our baking expert, Clara (I hope this is the correct spelling), was really supportive and engaged us with facts, fun quizzes (just to see what we were aware of), and tips for when we bake at home (if we plan to)! We didn't even notice how much time had passed due to being engaged the whole time! Clara even shared an event we could go to a few blocks away since we had a big interest in the arts (unfortunately we had to head back to our hotel so we only could walk through that location). Arrival was super simple and the staff was welcoming. We would recommend this experience and would plan to do it again!
Baking Fun with Salome
BD926,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
First and foremost, the leader/teacher for our class was fun, engaging and wonderful to be with for the class. Salome made sure that all of us in the class had a good time and learned some new things about baking baguettes and small cakes. We also learned that when making Brown Butter, it’s never good if it smells like Mac-N-Cheese…LOL. Take the class to learn why!!
Baking experience near Notre Dame
J5651ZAdianneg,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Clara was wonderful! Informative, knowledgeable, personable, and fun! We had a great time, made three different recipes & share some of our own.