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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 12328 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, 4039 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, 252 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! :)
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 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.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 1007 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.
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 815 reviewsPréparez des éclairs et des choux avec un chef
Practical pastry course with authentic French techniques and ingredients.
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviewsPrepare a Paris-Brest with a pastry chef
Learn how to make this iconic pastry filled with praline cream in a private kitchen in Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 545 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.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 96 reviewsMarket Visit, Hands-on Cooking class, Dinner
From market to table: pick fresh ingredients and cook a delicious three course meal using French techniques. Enjoy dinner and wine with the Chef. Children above 14 are welcome with an adult.
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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 basics of French pastry and seasonal Franco-Italian cuisine by cooking with what the garden has to offer: simple, gourmet recipes and a few must-haves.
5 out of 5 average rating, 3 reviewsCook a full local and seasonal menu
Experience local authenticity and create a delicious seasonal menu using produce from the Saint-Antoine market. The experience includes a visit to the market, preparation of a 3-course meal, and a 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 tart recipe, a cabbage recipe, and a surprise recipe. I can adapt to your tastes.
New place to stayLearn to bake like a chef
Learn a classic pastry Croissants, cream puffs, Paris-Brest, Royal chocolate, Yule log, galettes des rois...
New place to stayWorkshop: Making pizza in a wood-fired oven, with a tasting lunch
How to turn flour into a delicious Italian pizza in a wood-fired oven. You will learn a technique that can be used at home with tips and tricks for the best results.
New place to stayCooking with Caroline - French cuisine in English
Learn how to prepare and cook a delicious three-course French meal, using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Then sit down, relax and enjoy your creations, all in my lovely kitchen in Fontainebleau!
New place to stayI invite you to cook in my apartment
For half a day, I'm opening the doors to my neighborhood and my apartment. We'll shop at the market before heading to my place to cook and then share our lunch.
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