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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 12404 reviewsLearn 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, 4063 reviewsLearn 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 reviewsLearn artisanal pizza basics
Study the fundamentals of making pizza, from mixing ingredients to baking your own.
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 255 reviewsRoast 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! :)
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 815 reviewsPréparez des éclairs et des choux avec un chef
Hands-on pastry-making class with authentic French techniques and ingredients.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1014 reviewsLearn 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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 164 reviewsPerfect 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.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 562 reviewsMake 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.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 633 reviewsBake macarons at a local home by the Eiffel Tower
Join me for a small group, in depth Macaron making class, in my Parisian apartment near the Eiffel Tower, where you will learn to mix, pipe, and fill these iconic French sweets with my guidance.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviewsBake French breads with talented local chefs
Learn to mix, fold, form, rest, proof, scar, dust, and bake baguette, brioche and ciabatta. Don't plan a big lunch! You will taste your creations with jam, cheese & wine. No children under 12.
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New place to stayMacaron Family Workshop at Your Home in Paris
From our kitchen to yours. Learn how to make authentic French macarons, guided step by step, right where you stay, we only need an oven on your place. Max capacity 8 participants
New place to stayPastry-Making Workshop in the Heart of Paris
Create – Assemble – Enjoy At Atelier Manoa, we prepare all the bases so that you only have the best part of the cake to do! Come and assemble and decorate your tart, and take it home with you.
New place to stayRisotto and Tiramisu Workshop in Nice
Cooking class in our private home in Nice. You'll prepare a creamy risotto, taste it, and then make a homemade tiramisu (coffee, mascarpone, cocoa). A convivial time at the host's house.
New place to stayDecorate 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.
New place to stayMake 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).
New place to stayCooking Workshop with Rosie in Auvergne
Learn the fundamentals of French pastry-making and seasonal Franco-Italian cuisine, cooking with what the garden has to offer: simple, delicious recipes and a few classics.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsCook a full local, seasonal menu
Experience local authenticity and create a delicious seasonal menu using produce from the Marché Saint-Antoine, with a market tour, preparation of a 3-course meal, and tasting.
New place to stayParis-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!
New place to stayLearn to bake like a chef.
Together, we will make several recipes depending on the season: a pie recipe, a chou pastry recipe, and a surprise recipe. I can adapt to your tastes.
New place to stayA Private Taste and Discovery Tour of Marseille
Taste your way around some of the most beautiful and historic districts of Marseille with a fun, local guide.
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