3 h

Class

About this activity

Take some time out from your Paris sightseeing to learn how to make a famous French confection – macarons. Meet a local French chef in a private Parisian apartment in the heart of the city, where you'll discover the secrets behind making these esteemed, colorful French delights, made of two moist meringue shells sandwiched together by a creamy filling. This small-group experience is limited to eight people, so you'll learn how to make these special treats with personalized attention from your host.

Sample Menu

• Macarons

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Included

Professional French chef as your host
Use of apron and cooking utensils
Small group cooking class (maximum 8 people)
Take away a box of homemade macarons
A copy of the recipe to share with your friends back home (or keep all to yourself!

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the class. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Macarons contain almond powder; please be advised that this class cannot be adapted to those with almond allergies.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Food

85%

Cultural

85%

Original

50%

Reviews

4.8

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tbiccum1969

5 | 2019-07-03

This is a great class to take when in Paris. Frederick is a great chef with an amazing sense of humour. He was very helpful with any questions we had and there was only 2 of us in the class so that was even better than with a big group. If you love Macarons then you need to do this. I visited in April 2019. I was travelling solo as I went to visit with my family

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Dawn R

5 | 2019-05-13

Great explanation; watch once, then you do (ideal learning). Very hospitable in her home, and very good at English language.

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Zoryana G

5 | 2019-04-22

We ended up having a private lesson since the other party didn't show up. The lesson was excellent and the host was very thorough and professional. The final product was delicious.

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Keith C

5 | 2018-06-27

Wow! What a great experience learning how to make Macarons with Chef Marthe in Paris. Our family of four had a great time, as it turned out to be just the five of us for the class. She made us feel comfortable, especially our two children, ages 15 and 11. Good combination of formal and hands-on instruction, plus lots of insight into Paris cooking culture. Afterwards, Chef Marthe emailed us all of the recipes as well as suggestions for places to eat in Paris as well as where to buy cooking equipment or what exactly to buy once we got back home. It's easy to feel like you're going through the masses on tours and major sightseeing locations, it's really nice to have a 1-on-1 experience that's personal, memorable as well as a practical skill you can use again. Highly recommended!

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Cris B

5 | 2017-12-22

Could not have asked for a better experience! Chef Fred was amazing!

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Khaled A

5 | 2017-10-01

It was a delight being instructed by chef Frederic. He took us into his kitchen and showed us the art of making Macarons. We were lucky enough to be the only group that day, so it was pretty much a private lesson. Highly recommend this class for couples and parents with young teenagers. Gives you something to do during the afternoon and you get to keep, and eat of course, the macarons you made. Try to take this class towards the end of your trip, that way you can take some macarons back home with you.

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Dorothy

5 | 2017-09-20

Loved this class! We had tried getting into a macarons class previously, but it was cancelled, so were thrilled when this trip arrangements were made for the class and it turned out to be a private one for the two of us. I had tried making macarons previously, with mixed results, so was very happy to learn some of the tips from Fred, and I now understand why I had mixed results. We didn't expect to make four different flavours, so that was a real nice surprise. This was great fun and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in macarons. THANK YOU FRED!

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RUSSELL S

5 | 2017-09-12

A well spent afternoon with Fred learning the art of making French Macarons. Easy to find location. Great instruction and demonstration and plenty of participation in making these treats. We made 4 different fillings and completed quite a few macarons. We also got to take home a box full of our creations! Unfortunately they didn't travel home to Australia very well - but the still tasted great!

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