Parisian Baking Experience Near Notre Dame
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20 Ratings
Paris
Master French pastries near Notre Dame. Join a hands-on baking class, learn secrets, taste delights, and immerse in French culinary history. Perfect for all skill levels.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 25 Rue de Bretagne - In just two hours, learn authentic French-baking techniques from an expert baker. At Chez Manon, a traditional Parisian bakery — 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!

What's Included
  • Expert guide
  • Snacks
  • Hands-on baking lesson
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

In a charming Parisian bakery, a French baking expert will guide you through the art of creating iconic French pastries and bread. This immersive, hands-on class will teach you the secrets of laminating dough for the flakiest croissants, shaping the perfect crusty baguette, and mastering both sweet and savory French treats. As you mix, fold, and bake, enjoy tastings that showcase the flavors of France, providing a deliciously educational experience.

Beyond the baking techniques, you’ll hear about French culinary history, learning the stories behind the country’s famous baked goods. The class is not just about baking; it’s a shared cultural experience, offering a chance to connect with fellow enthusiasts in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this class promises a blend of tradition, taste, and camaraderie, leaving you with memories, skills, and recipes to treasure.

  • Children under the age of 5 are free of charge, but please note that they will not 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.
Location
25 Rue de Bretagne
Rue de Bretagne
Meet your guide inside the bakery, Chez Manon, 15 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kristin_m
Jun 3, 2024
Fun time and friendly guide - It was so fun to learn the process and be inside a real bakery . Jessie was patient and sweet and we met some fun people.
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Melissa_s
Jun 2, 2024
So much fun! - We had a great time with Anya learning to make breads and pastries! We learned a lot as well. Highly recommend!
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Lisa_t
May 31, 2024
Perfect ending to our trip to Paris! - We had a great time learning about the bakery, history, flours, baguette types, and the process of making baguettes, financiers, and croissants. Our guide, Igor, was extremely knowledgeable and a bit of a comedian which added to the fun of the experience. We started off tasting some pastries and then went to the kitchens for the tour. The bakery has multiple kitchens depending on what is being made. Each person on the tour shaped their own baguette, round, or braided loaf of bread. We took turns mixing the batter for the financiers and everyone had a chance to pour the financier batter into the mold. We also shaped a few croissants. Everyone went home with the goodies that we baked. I would definitely take this tour again on a future trip to Paris.
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Victoria_s
May 30, 2024
A must do activity while visiting Paris - My boys (age 8 and 11) and I had an amazing time at this class! Our instructor (Igor) was so fun and full of information. The boys asked if we could sign up for another class as soon as the class finished. Highly recommend for people of any age!
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Rosalba_s
May 29, 2024
Yumyum - Igor was wonderful, so much energy and knowledge plus the food was delicious. We learned many different techniques and different types of breads and pastries. Plus we got to eat some of our creations and take them home with us.
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Oron_m
May 28, 2024
FUN! - Such an amazing experience! We had an amazing time baking all types of different french pastries and learning about the different types there are. Igor is an incredible guide - he's fun and experienced, allows everyone to feel included and special. We left with some baguettes and a big smile on our face :) highly recommend.
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Ihfxvbjj
May 26, 2024
Great baking experience - Great baking tour and experience! Lots of tasters, very interesting and Jesse was fab! Would highly recommend her and the tour.
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Brendang488
May 25, 2024
A great bakery experience - It was a brilliant experience learning what happens in a French bakery with Jesse. We got to make baguettes and make some French pastries and roll some croissants! It was fantastic.
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Mary_w
May 25, 2024
Excellent hands on experience with a skilled and joyful teacher - What a wonderful experience! Igor was a terrific presenter with just the right balance of information, humor and warmth. I learned so much! The hands on aspect of this class was perfect and the small class size ideal. I went home with a delicious bag of goodies and a wealth of knowledge about the history of French baking plus some valuable skills and secrets about a variety of breads and pastries. I will be sure to wow my friends and family back home with my new skills!
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Mkd3
May 22, 2024
Incredible Bakery Tour & Experience! - Our family had the most wonderful, fun, and delicious bakery tour while visiting Paris a few weeks ago. It was a hands-on baking experience that engaged all family members and we even got to sample our creations and still went home with more to enjoy! The chef who runs the tour is so funny, knowledgeable, and welcoming. He made it such a great experience and it was definitely one of the highlights of our trip!
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