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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 12330 reviews

Learn to bake classic French croissants

Make three of France’s most famous pastries from scratch—croissants, pains au chocolat, and pains aux raisins—in a hands-on cooking lesson.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 4039 reviews

Learn to bake French macarons in a private kitchen

Create the colorful Parisian treats in a step-by-step class with a pastry chef, choosing the flavor you’d like to make.

5 out of 5 average rating, 25 reviews

Learn artisanal pizza basics

Study the fundamentals of making pizza, from mixing ingredients to baking your own.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 252 reviews

Roast your own coffee in a historical monument

Step inside a family-run roastery in the oldest covered passage in the world. Coffee, pastry and a bag of beans are all included in this 1.5h experience for beginners. Message us for any questions! :)

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Perfect five French sauces

Prepare classic recipes—béchamel, aïoli, béarnaise, anglaise, and pâtissière—with a Fashion Week chef, then enjoy them in a 5-course meal with Champagne.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1007 reviews

Learn to bake classic French baguettes

Uncover the secrets of baking crusty, golden bread—France’s national emblem—in a step-by-step cooking class taught in a private kitchen.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 815 reviews

Préparez des éclairs et des choux avec un chef

Practical pastry course with authentic French techniques and ingredients.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Prepare a Paris-Brest with a pastry chef

Learn how to make this iconic pastry filled with praline cream in a private kitchen in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 545 reviews

Make and taste French cheese and butter

Meet at Paris’s first museum dedicated entirely to cheese before stepping into a working fromagerie to craft with raw milk, then taste a selection guided by local cheesemongers.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviews

Market Visit, Hands-on Cooking class, Dinner

From market to table: pick fresh ingredients and cook a delicious three course meal using French techniques. Enjoy dinner and wine with the Chef. Children above 14 are welcome with an adult.

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Decorate gingerbread for Christmas

After a demonstration of royal icing, it's time to get creative! Decorate 4 gingerbread cookies for Christmas. I'll guide you step by step to bring your creations to life.

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Make delicious cannelés

Learn how to make cannelés, how to properly fill cannelé molds, how to respect the steeping times by keeping the vanilla milk covered, and how to follow the necessary resting times in the fridge and cooking times (1 hour).

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Cooking Workshop with Rosie in Auvergne

Learn the basics of French pastry and seasonal Franco-Italian cuisine by cooking with what the garden has to offer: simple, gourmet recipes and a few must-haves.

5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviews

Cook a full local and seasonal menu

Experience local authenticity and prepare a delicious seasonal menu with produce from the Saint-Antoine Market, including a visit to the market, preparation of a 3-course meal, and tasting.

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Paris-Brest, the star of French pastry

Learn to make the most delicious Paris-Brest in the capital like a pro – an exceptional pastry dessert made with choux dough, hazelnut cream and hazelnut praline!

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Learn to bake like a chef.

We will make several recipes together depending on the season: a pie recipe, a chou recipe, and a surprise recipe. I can adapt to your tastes.

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Learn to bake like a chef

Learn a pastry classic Croissants, cream puffs, Paris-Brest, Royal chocolat, Yule log, Galettes des rois...

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Pizza-making workshop in a wood-fired oven, lunch tasting

How to turn flour into a delicious Italian pizza in a wood-fired oven. You will learn a technique that can be used at home, with tips and tricks for the best results.

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Cooking with Caroline - French cuisine in English

Learn how to prepare and cook a delicious three-course French meal, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Then sit down, relax and enjoy your creations, all in my lovely kitchen in Fontainebleau!

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I invite you to cook in my apartment

For half a day, I'm opening the doors to my neighborhood and my apartment. We'll shop at the market before heading to my place to cook and then share our lunch.