PARIS
The best of Paris, reviewed.
The 15 most popular workshops in Paris, with prices, running times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a morning or an evening to, and what each one actually gets you.
Fragonard Paris mini perfume workshop near Opera Garnier: museum tour, then blend top, heart, base notes into a 12 ml Eau de Toilette.
Most Popular“Really enjoyed the tour and the workshop! The guide (Paco?) was brilliant, he knows his stuff. I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy it, but came away with a new appreciation of perfume making!”
Learn macaron secrets from a French chef at Galeries Lafayette. Make at least 4 macarons and take home recipes for $67.
“Marie, our instructor was very friendly and knowledgable. The making of the macaroon shells was a demonstration, we were not able to do this ourselves due to time required but we were able to practice piping and taste the shells. We did however make our own Gnash. Overall I would recommend”
Create a custom perfume in Paris near Île Saint-Louis. Blend 2–3 scents, learn the craft, and take home a 50-ml bottle.
“I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND to all perfume lovers even if you dont want become a perfumer eventually! This workshop would help you pick great perfumes next time. I love fragrances and it was one of the best 2 hours I spent. Our guide really was patient and did a great job with our workshop .…”
Paris croissant class at Maison Fleuret. Learn laminated dough and chocolate styles in 150 minutes with a chef, take pastries home.
“This class was amazing. Ke was a qualified chef of 15+ years, was happy, friendly and helpful and the class was at a baking school. We had done a macaron class with another company and this class showed us what professional really looks like. My teenagers and I know we will be able to make…”
Small-group Paris macaron class with a French chef. Learn meringue, ganache, piping, and create crisp shells with soft centers to take home.
“So fun. Felix was great and the kids and adults learned a lot and had a fun time.”
Design a chocolate bar in 45 minutes at Choco-Story, then tour 3 floors of chocolate exhibits with tasting and a virtual show. Take home 250–300g.
“we really appreciate this activity. We really enjoy to decorate with the chocolat. Activity for kid and adults.”
Create your own Paris perfume at Maison Molinard, make a 50ml bottle, learn the note pyramid, then get 10% off in the boutique.
“Lovely introduction to perfume making and we love the fragrances we created. My teen (boys) loved it too.”
Family-friendly macaron class in Paris with an English-speaking chef. Hands-on piping, optional fillings, and fresh macarons to take home.
“The staff were absolutely amazing and so welcoming! Tenishka was our instructor. He was absolutely amazing and made our experience so much fun!! Our macarons were delicious, and I feel confident we can now make them at home. I highly recommend this class!”
Create a signature Paris perfume in a small group. Mix 3 trial scents from 60 notes, then bottle your 50 ml favorite.
“Learning about the notes and experimenting to make my own chords. Finding what I liked and of course getting to make my own perfume .”
Hands-on macaron baking class in central Paris: small group, English chef-led lessons, real macaron science, tasting, and a recipe to take home.
“Amazing chef that took us through how to make macarons! He was extremely nice and was good at explaining each step!”
Hands-on Paris class at a family bakery: baguette, La Parisse, and croissants with a master baker, small group, and recipes emailed home.
“Luis was our guide, and he was phenomenal-funny and informative. The experience was a blast and one of the best things we’ve done in Paris. The baker was funny and an expert in his craft. We would do this again!”
Chef-led French pastry class near Sacré-Cœur. Pick macarons, croissants, tarts, or champagne ganache and learn in English.
“Phenomenal... very hands on and educational. Would absolutely do it again!”
3-hour Paris croissant class with Chef Léo. Hands-on dough, folding technique, croissant science, warm tastings, recipe to take home.
“Loved the class… instructor was friendly and helpful and made the class fun! Made 8 croissants, 4 chocolate, 4 butter….oh la la”
Learn Italian-meringue macarons in a small Paris class with piping, fillings, tea stories, and a take-home box of your creations.
“I’m not much of a baker, or a chef for that matter, but I love macaroons. This class was so much fun and just something different to enjoy while in town. Even for a complete baking/cooking novice like myself, our instructor made sure that no one got left behind, that we all felt free to…”
Make perfect Parisian macarons in Chef Noémie’s small atelier. Two flavors from scratch, classic fillings, English recipes, tea included.
“This was AMAZING! Noemi was fabulous! My family of four, with two teens, loved this! My daughter has A pistachio allergy and she quickly made a change to make vanilla macaroons. We each left with a box of 12 macaroons. HIGHLY recommend!”
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