Cooking classes in Paris
A cooking class is one of the best ways to take Paris home with you. Classes run all year, so the weather matters more for the rest of your day: Paris is warmest in July at about 78°F (26°C).
Photo: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0
Top cooking classes in Paris
Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a ChefFrom $109View 
Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make MacaronsFrom $148View 
Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit OptionFrom $239View
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What to eat and drink in Paris
Classes here usually build the menu around local dishes. Ones to look for:
- Croissant
- Flaky, buttery layered pastry, best fresh from the bakery in the morning.
- Baguette
- The long, crisp-crusted French loaf, bought fresh daily from the boulangerie.
- Macaron
- A small almond-meringue sandwich biscuit with a ganache or buttercream filling.
- Crêpe
- Thin pancakes with sweet fillings, or savoury buckwheat galettes.
How to pick a good cooking class
- Check whether you cook every dish yourself or watch a demonstration. Hands-on classes usually cap groups at 10 to 12.
- Morning classes often start with a market walk to buy ingredients; afternoon ones go straight to the kitchen.
- Tell the host about allergies or a vegetarian diet when you book, not on the day.
- Look for a class that sends the recipes home with you, so you can cook them again.
Paris month by month
Averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 48 (9) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 71 (22) | 62 (17) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 46 (8) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 61 (16) | 61 (16) | 55 (13) | 50 (10) | 43 (6) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:21 pm | 6:10 pm | 6:55 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:25 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:50 pm | 9:07 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:02 pm | 5:11 pm | 4:54 pm |
Questions
What food is Paris known for?
Croissant: flaky, buttery layered pastry, best fresh from the bakery in the morning. Baguette: the long, crisp-crusted French loaf, bought fresh daily from the boulangerie. Macaron: a small almond-meringue sandwich biscuit with a ganache or buttercream filling.
How long does a cooking class take?
Most classes run three to four hours including the meal; ones that start with a market visit take closer to five.
Where can I book cooking classes in Paris?
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