Top Paris Classes & Workshops

Uncover the secrets of the macaron with this small-group baking class at Galeries Lafayette. Meet your instructor, a French pastry chef, in a quiet corner of the iconic department store. Over the course of 1.5 hours, learn to prepare the delicate shells and ganache of the perfect macaron. Work with organic ingredients to create flavors like chocolate, pistachio, and more.

Get the authentic French culinary experience with a small-group cooking class in a private Parisian apartment. Head to the centrally-located home and get ready to learn — and eat! Meet your local chef instructor, gather ingredients on an optional market tour, and discover the fundamentals of preparing classic French dishes such as soufflé, cod mouclade, and chocolate fondant. Then prepare and savor delicious dishes with fellow food lovers.

Don’t just nibble croissants and pains au chocolat during your trip to Paris—bake them yourself during this hands-on, small-group pastry class. Head to the professional kitchen (conveniently located in central Paris), meet your chef instructor, and enjoy a hot beverage. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves: you’ll learn the step-by-step secrets to making perfectly laminated dough, and will enjoy your own homemade treats at the end.

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

Design your own personal perfume, or ‘parfum’ as the French call it, during this workshop in Paris. Learn about the different families of perfumes and tenacities of scents from a perfumer teacher, and then play with a range of scents to create three different perfumes. Take home your parfum of choice in a 50-ml bottle. This artistic experience is limited to eight people, ensuring a more memorable experience.

Ensure that you catch your train in time with stress-free transfer from your Paris hotel to any station in the city. Forget the crowded metro and avoid an overpriced taxi. Instead, relax in prompt, private, and comfortable transportation.  Provide your departure details and your driver will collect you from your accommodation with ample time to arrive at the station.

See the sights of Paris lit up at night on a tour by Citroën 2CV, a classic French car. Enjoy a bottle of Champagne in the car as you’re driven along the Champs-Elysées and past attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, and the Eiffel Tower. Then head to the Montmartre district to see the lights of the Moulin Rouge and Sacré Coeur Basilica.

Discover a bargain hunter’s paradise at Paris’ St-Ouen flea market, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Browse hundreds of unique market stalls accompanied by your local guide, who will help you find what you’re looking for and negotiate the best deals with vendors. Shop like a true insider at the amazing open-air market, which is been in operation since 1885. Group numbers are limited to 10 people for a personalized shopping experience.

For a fun twist on a typical sightseeing tour, don't miss this private excursion in Paris where your guide whisks you around in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Cruise the charming capital with the wind in your face, and pass many of the city's must see sights and off the beaten path areas. Highlights include a cruise through the village of Montmartre, and views of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and expansive Hôtel des Invalides.

Treat yourself to an exclusive Parisian event with a VIP seat at the world-famous Moulin Rouge Show. Breeze past the queue with your skip-the-line ticket and take a seat in a premium seat. From your table, enjoy great views of the stage and indulge in Champagne and Dalloyau macaroons or chocolates as you watch the dazzling 2-hour cabaret show.

Paris’ array of famous monuments and neighborhoods can be overwhelming—what to see first? How to get there? Leave it to a professional on this private 3-hour tour by Citroën 2CV that allows you to relax in a classic French car as you’re driven past top attractions and lesser-known gems. Admire the elegant architecture, take in the atmosphere of different districts like the Marais and St-Germain-des- Prés, and see icons like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to the Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) International Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your centrally located Paris hotel (postcode beginning with 75 only), and relax on the journey to the airport in an eco-friendly hybrid car or minivan (depending on the size of your group). Transfer services are available from 4am until 11pm, 7 days a week.

Maracons are one of France's most popular confections. Discover how to make them on your own during a 3-hour class in the capital of French delicacies: Paris. Your expert instructor will lend a hand and provide detailed instructions throughout the class, walking you through the steps to creating a perfectly piped-macaron. Choose the colors you prefer for your shells, fill them with buttercream and learn about their role in French culture while you wait to taste the freshly baked results. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

While in Paris, visit the atelier of a world-renowned hat maker and personalize your own creation. This 3-hour workshop lets you experience true Parisian craftsmanship and have something unique to take home as a remembrance. Observe traditional handcrafted techniques then choose the color, shape, and accoutrements, all made to measure.

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking history and heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

Learn the art of perfumery in the country that does it best with this perfume-making workshop. A professional perfumer from the famous perfume house Molinard will teach you all about perfume-making, from theory to ingredients, and will be on hand to give you guidance as you create your own fragrance to take home!

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Experience the art of French savoir-faire during this hands-on workshop in luxury handcrafted jewelry. Choose between afternoon or evening sessions, which include an insider’s immersion into a real-life showroom in the city’s trendiest district, the Marais. Enjoy a home-cooked lunch or dinner with wine before designing a one-of-a-kind jewelry souvenir to take home.

Have an olfactory journey when you book this small group tour in Paris that lets you make your very own perfume, and also takes you on a tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum. This tour will have no more than 10, so you can feel free to ask your guide anything you’d like, or ask for assistance in making your fragrance. You’ll take home your own Eau de Toilette.

If Parisian patisseries have you feeling inspired, test out your own baking skills with this 3-hour cooking class in Paris! Learn to make two or three classic desserts in the home kitchen of a local chef. Get professional tips and tricks for mastering recipes of beloved French and international desserts, and enjoy the fruits of your labor while chatting with your host. Class size is limited to eight people to ensure a personalized, hands-on cooking experience.

Discover the art of fine French cuisine with a small-group cooking class and gourmet meal in Paris. Learn about the traditions and flavors that have made French food famous the world over, and help prepare an authentic, 4-course meal under the guidance of a local chef. When the cooking’s done, join your new friends around a cozy table to enjoy the delicious home-cooked meal paired with a selection of French wine. Opt for a longer, 6-hour experience to start the evening with a shopping trip at a local market.

Benefit from personalized attention from the chocolatier during this 1.5-hour private chocolate-making workshop. Focus on the technical details of chocolate making and learn about the workshop's various methods of chocolate production. You'll make some sweet creations to take home after the class.

Learn how to make delicious macarons from a professional chef with this small-group class for up to seven people. Your instructor will provide you with everything you need to make delectable macarons—including equipment and ingredients—and equip you with the necessary skills to make the celebrated French treat at home.

Add some variety to your Paris itinerary and learn to make French macarons from a local chef. Take a cooking class in a private apartment in central Paris, where your chef will guide you through the process of making one of the country's most delightful sweets. Watch how to make the perfect meringues and hear the secrets behind the flavorful layers of cream. Class size is limited to eight people, ensuring more personalized attention.