Step past the charming storefront of a local boulangerie, not as a customer but as an apprentice for the day. The air is warm, rich with the scent of yeast, butter, and caramelized sugar. This isn’t a sterile classroom; it’s the flour-dusted heart of an authentic Parisian bakery where generations of tradition come alive and you’re about to uncover the secrets of French baking. In this intimate, hands-on workshop, you’ll step behind the counter and learn from a professional who lives and breathes the craft. You won’t simply watch—you’ll roll up your sleeves, plunge your hands into the dough, and discover the techniques that give French breads and pastries their timeless appeal. From mixing and kneading to shaping and baking, every step brings you closer to mastering the flavors of the city. By the end, you won’t just leave with the warm baguette and delicate pastries you created—you’ll carry home the knowledge, confidence, and sweet memories of baking like a true Parisian in the artistic soul of a local neighborhood.
I had a terrific two hours with Temi! She was personable, educational, and entertaining and engaged all seven participants. The class was as promised and we left with baked goods and amazing memories. You won’t be disappointed!
This was such a fun activity and very informative. We learned about how integral the baguette is to Parisian life! The professional bakers were amazing to watch and the volume of bread they produce daily is astounding. Our guide, Temi, was superb. She was informative, lively and encouraging despite some of our less than perfect loaves. It is a small, but highly rated bakery in the Marais and we got to see the inner workings, roll our own baguettes and croissants and bake some delicious financiers. Everyone in our group loved this activity and we left with bread and baked goodies that we enjoyed during the following days. Highly recommend this activity.
Fantastic. The actual bakery was amazing. It was great to be in a small group and I thoroughly enjoyed the lesson.
What a fun time with the Paris Baking Experience. We were greeted in the store and brought back into the working area of the bakery. It was great to see how things were done behind the scenes. We were given an apron, and hair net and were shown the correct way to wash your hands. Cleanliness is key. Our teacher/baker was fun and knowledgeable on the baking process. Two hours just flew by. We left with bags full of treats. I highly suggest going for this class and learning the backside of a French bakery.
David was an incredible teacher on this tour! You’re in an active bakery, working and learning along with the bakers. Love this experience, David made it fun, informative, and memorable!
From the moment we arrived we were welcomed by the Baker and instructed, educated and entertained! It was a wonderful experience and one I didn’t want to see end. It was a hands on instruction with a step by step approach. The Baker was full of history facts on each of the offerings we would make. Both my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this experience!
This is an amazing tour! Temi was so great and we got so much stuff to bring back to hotel! We loved learning the history of the baguette, croissant and financier! Keep in mind you stand for entire tour and must descend down a very steep set of stairs. Highly recommended
This class was both fun and tasty. We learned a bit of french food history regarding the bread, croissant, and financier, as well as how they are made. We also got to dig into the flour and make them, with plenty to take home! Our instructor Timmie (sorry is the spelling is incorrect) was a great hostess and very passionite about the food.
This was an amazing experience! David was very thorough in teaching us the process of making baguettes. This hands on experience was the best! David got my husband who never cooks at home to engage in making the baguettes, a sweet treat and rolling out croissants. I would recommend this to anyone who would enjoy having a hands on experience in an operational bakery kitchen.
Fantastic. Clara was wonderful.
David was knowledgeable and patient. He explained the science of cooking and was super engaging with my two kids. Great experience if you are into cooking.
Our tour was fantastic: the tour takes place inside the bakery, meaning the class is very authentic and personal. Our awesome tour guide Valentina was very knowledgeable and spoke Italian, French and English — she really made for a special experience. Totally recommend.
Clara was great! We rolled our own baguettes and made financiers. We also learned about the history of the baguette, financiers and croissant. She really engaged with us and made the whole experience lovely.
it was wonderful having this experience in a small group with just my friends. Our instructor was very knowledgeable, funny, easy to talk to and learn from. The bakery itself was busy and the workers in the back were so nice to let us observe a working bakery!
You’re in a working bakery, be flexible and aware of coworkers. Could be longer but you get the experience and a better understanding of the process. The dough is clearly critical.
We really enjoyed the class. Valentina was knowledgeable and friendly. We left with a lot of bread 😁.
This was such a great experience. It turned out that I was the only person who signed up for the class, so it was a 1:1 baking experience. The class took place in a working bakery, so I had the opportunity to see where they made some amazing pastries. I was given some history of the baguette and how this particular artisanal bakery made them. I helped form several baguettes and then went downstairs to the other part of the bakery and made financiers from scratch!! Once everything was done, they gave me everything to take home. It was super fun and yummy!! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone. It was also very informative and a great way to spend a few hours on my birthday. 🎉 🎂
We had an amazing time baking with Valentina! Not only did we get to see all the steps of bread baking in a real French bakery, but we got to bake breads, make financiers and roll some croissants. We got to take home everything we baked, too. I highly recommend!
We had a great time. Valentina was a fantastic guide/instructor. She was extremely friendly, intelligent, helpful and encouraging. When we arrived we were offered treats from a selection of croissants and other treats. We were then escorted to the back of the patisserie and giving apron, hairnets and washed our hands. Valentina then explained the process of making the dough and time that goes into it. We then went hands on shaping our baguettes we also did a braid and boules. We then went to the pastry kitchen and made some financiers. We got hands on rolling croissants while our financiers were baking. Once that was done we baked our bread and left with all of our delicious bread and financiers. We had a great time and would recommend to any looking to do something a little different.
What a fun, educational experience. We learned all that goes into making a baguette, then made them along with financiers, round 'bowls', braided baguettes, and more. Valentina was a great teacher and I left with a lot of breads. They were also very accommodating as I am handicapped. I would highly recommend this class.
I learned so much from Paolina and in the setting of a traditional boulingerie to boot! It’s a truly unique experience to learn and experience the inner workings of a boulingerie while also learning about baking. I highly recommend this experience as it’s not a traditional class where you’re off in a kitchen on your own. Time flew by and I was even able to take a few treats we made with me!
We loved the idea of baking in a real French bakery. We had a wonderful instructor who showed us the basics of baguettes and also taught us how to make Finances, which were delicious! We left with plenty of bread, treats and coffee too.
Wonderful experience. So exciting to see the actual baking process. David was a knowledgeable, fun and professional guide. It was wonderful to see professionals at work and to roll our own petit baguettes and make Financiers. The boulangerie/patisserie is filled with authenticity made items to fill your hearts desire. I would definitely recommend this experience. Wish there was time to make the bread from scratch and have recipes. 🥖🥐❤️
This was a fun adventure, making baguettes, croissants, and financiers. Daniel was a great entertaining instructor. You definitely learn a lot and have fun. Highly recommended as a fun and delicious day in Paris.
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