Macaron Class with a Chef and Kids Friendly

About this tour

Learn to make macarons in a Parisian apartment near the Eiffel Tower with a working pastry chef guiding groups of six or fewer. This 2.5-hour class strips away the mystique of French patisserie through hands-on instruction in an intimate home setting. Families welcome, with the option to swap macarons for other classics like vanilla éclairs or lemon tart depending on the day's mood.

Highlights

• Bake macarons alongside a practising pastry chef
• Maximum six people per session keeps it personal
• Located in a residential Parisian apartment, 15th arrondissement
• Tailor the pastry focus to your interests mid-class
• Take home your own creations to eat later
• Coffee and soft drinks provided throughout

What to expect

You'll arrive at a proper Parisian flat and move straight into the kitchen where the chef walks you through each stage of macaron-making—from whipping egg whites to piping shells. Expect flour on your clothes and a genuine sense of accomplishment when your macarons come out of the oven. The chef will demonstrate techniques, then step back to let you try them. If you've got kids in tow, they'll get their hands equally sticky and gain a real appreciation for why French pastry demands precision. The whole affair takes about two and a half hours from arrival to tasting warm macarons with tea or coffee.

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