Where to take a cool and stylish pastry class in Paris?

What if the next great pastry chef was you? From the masterclass to the private lesson through immersive workshops, here is the cream of the courses to learn how to bake like a chef . Choux pastry, macaroons and plated desserts will have no more secrets for you. Cédric Grolet and Mercotte have a lot to worry about!

For whom? A mother/daughter duo of all ages, or even two BFFs coming to train for the surprise cake of their next party.

In practice: You've probably already seen the famous bento cake on your social media, aka THE new pastry obsession! Everyone is after these little kawaii cakes, as beautiful as they are delicious, inspired by the American layer cake and a hit in Korea. Right in the heart of Sentier, Taziana and her team offer a 2-hour class to master the piping bag, buttercream, and filling like a pro. The only rule: let your imagination run wild to create cakes worthy of Alice in Wonderland, topped with a message of your choice. Our favorite piping phrases? Too old for Leo / The ugly Happee Birthdae from Harry Potter / Strong Woman / Hotter than ever / Hot Scorpio… It's your turn!

The plus: A delicious drink and a small snack are offered to brighten up this joyful workshop.

28 rue d’Aboukir, Paris 2nd. 60 € per person. Up to 10 people.

For whom? Food lovers who have always dreamed of discovering behind the scenes of the most iconic and refined French pastry house.

In practice: Homemade cakes as delicious and chic as those from Ladurée? Now it's possible, as the institution offers 2h30 pastry classes open to the public at its Champs-Élysées boutique. With the big boss Julien Alvarez, Executive Pastry Chef, or one of his team members, you’ll learn all the secrets of the most elegant treats in the capital. You can choose to master the recipe for the legendary Ispahan or the Chocolate soufflé tart (one session per week starting April 25). Enough to impress your future guests.

The plus: The Marie-Antoinette ambiance à la Sofia Coppola in a gorgeous kitchen inspired by the most sumptuous French châteaux: vintage accents, old-fashioned tiling, copper utensils… A real movie set!

Ladurée pastry workshop, Fridays and Saturdays from 3 PM to 5:30 PM. Ladurée, 75 avenue des Champs-Élysées, Paris 8th. Maximum 8 people. 180 €.

For whom? Both grown-ups and kids who want to get their hands dirty and master the fundamentals of pastry.

In practice: Tired of spending a fortune for another slice of your favorite cake? Go for homemade and put on your best apron for these super varied workshops. You'll definitely find what you're looking for on the list: macarons, Paris-Brest, choux-craquelin, éclairs, tarts, fraisier cakes, or even bakery classes…
All in a professional setting, led by four pastry chefs, with personalized tips.

The plus: Super cute parent-child workshops and gluten-free sessions!

M COOK STUDIO, 42 rue Bezout, Paris 14th. From 45 €.

For who ? The Bree Van de Kamp at heart who want to know all the pastry secrets.

In practice : A meeting on Tuesdays, twice a month from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm to know the classics like the back of your hand. In addition to the cult pastries of Christmas, Epiphany, or Easter, Jeffrey Cagnes offers to make his famous lemon tart, strawberry cake, or Saint-Honoré. Particularly pedagogical, the chef answers all questions and shares tips on how to handle piping, glazing, or even how to sift flour properly. In short, you learn from him the most formidable techniques, of course leaving with your creations of the day.

The plus : Ensure a general "wow" at your next dinner at home, especially if you decide to make the latest spectacular setups in front of your guests.

Atelier du Geste à l’Émotion, 27 Place Dauphine, 75001, Paris. €220 per person. Maximum 12 people. Online reservation.

For who ? The pastry pope groupies, best Paris-Brest ever!

In practice: a one-on-one (or almost) with the great Philippe Conticini in person. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons, the superstar pastry chef opens the doors of his workshop hidden in Place Dauphine for very privileged 2.5-hour masterclasses in small groups (12 people). The unique opportunity to see the master at work and discuss the chosen theme with him (chocolate, vanilla, caramel, seasonal fruit, etc.), before leaving with cakes and a book of 70 recipes to try at the House. Success requires, places are reserved several months in advance.

The plus: a slot is specially planned for your signings and selfies with the chef.

Philippe Conticini, 27 place Dauphine, Paris 1st . 250 € the workshop. On reservation .

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For who ? A one-way ticket to Tokyo , anyone?

In practice: traditional Japanese pastry will have no more secrets for you thanks to the workshops organized at Tomo , the reference address for Japanese sweets. Allow 1 hour to learn how to make sesame mochi (€70) and 2 hours to master the art of wagashi, these incredible little colorful flower-shaped cakes made from rice flour that the Japanese enjoy with tea . A real moment of escape.

The plus: the kids can also get their hands dirty. Mochi workshops are reserved for 9-13 year olds 

Tomo, 11, rue Chabanais, Paris 2nd . Online booking . from 80 €

For who ? Reasoned gourmets.

In practice: having fun without feeling guilty is possible provided you have the right method. On Instagram, as in her classes, Franco-Brazilian chef and consultant Stéphanie Guillemette advocates a diet that is ultra gourmet , colorful and healthy (gluten-free, refined sugar-free, lactose-free, etc.). She comes directly to your home, but leaves it up to you to do the shopping, to familiarize yourself with vegan groceries and organic stores . On the menu, vegan cookies, energy balls, sweet potato brownie, raw chocolate tart… 100% natural cakes and desserts that you can easily make at home.

The plus: no formula, no imposed recipes, Stéphanie designs the course especially for you 

Stéphanie Guillemette, online booking .

For who ? Kids from 4 years old and their parents.

In practice: fun and playful workshops to make them the Pierre Hermés of tomorrow, who knows! Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, the festive cake specialist trains budding pastry chefs in the lab of its flagship store in the Marais. For 1h30 to 2h, they simmer and decorate cupcakes, create unicorn shortbread  or make a clown cake . After the snack, the little ones leave with their production under their arm #I made it.

The plus: to go further, teenagers (from 8 years old) can take masterclasses.

Bogato, 5 rue Saint-Merri, Paris 3rd. Online reservations . from 39€

For who ? Fans of palace snacks who want to know behind the scenes.

In practice: the ideal excuse to squat in the kitchens of the legendary Parisian palace hoping to follow in the footsteps of François Perret . Located in the heart of the hotel, the Ecole Ritz Escoffier offers high-level pastry courses and courses to learn the basics of French pastries (€270 for a 4-hour course), or to become a pro in chocolate decorations (€320per day).

The plus: high-level teaching in a mythical place.

Ritz Escoffier School, 15 place Vendôme, Paris 1st. Information and online booking .

For who ? Those who prefer to learn at their own pace, at home. Practical when you have kids!

In practice : This digital masterclass consists of 8 recipes and 14 exclusive lessons (average of 15 minutes). Yann Couvreur offers his talent with collective coaching sessions available for replay. On the agenda : making the lime-verbena-meringue tart and the famous chef's Paris-Brest.

The plus : A workbook with summary sheets so you don't miss a crumb of your lessons.

Order online. €250 for the masterclass, unlimited access for 1 year.

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