Paris Pastry & Macaron Classes
There is no better city to learn French pastry: fold and laminate a real croissant, pipe delicate macarons in a chef’s atelier, or master éclairs and tarts — often near a historic market, and always finished by eating (and boxing up) what you made. This is our Paris pastry hub. Compare the top-rated classes below and read our notes.
Top-rated pastry and macaron classes in Paris
Formats: macaron workshops (the Paris classic); croissant and viennoiserie/laminated-dough classes; éclair, tart and choux classes; French-patisserie masterclasses with a professional chef.
What you’ll make: macarons, croissants and pains au chocolat, éclairs, tartes and other patisserie — to eat there and take home.
Learn the art of French pastry
Paris is the world capital of patisserie, and a hands-on class is a joy. The signature is the macaron — the fiddly, meringue-based sandwich cookie that takes real technique — and workshops walk you through piping, resting and filling your own. Others tackle laminated dough: the butter-folding that makes a proper croissant and pain au chocolat. There are éclair, choux and tarte classes too, many led by professional pastry chefs in a Paris atelier.
Choosing a class
Decide what you most want to master — macarons for the challenge and the photos, croissants for the skill, a mixed patisserie class for variety. Most run two to three hours, are beginner-friendly and in English, and you box up what you make. Pair it with a Paris cooking class or a Paris food tour, and see the city’s sweets in our Paris patisserie guide.
FAQ about Paris Pastry & Macaron Classes
Frequently asked questions
Can you take a macaron class in Paris?
Yes — macaron workshops are among the most popular classes in Paris, walking you through piping, resting and filling your own batch to take home.
Can I learn to make croissants in Paris?
Yes — laminated-dough classes teach the butter-folding technique behind croissants and pains au chocolat, usually with a professional pastry chef.
How long is a Paris pastry class?
Most run two to three hours, are beginner-friendly and taught in English, and you eat and box up what you make.