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Paris Cooking Class: Learn How to Make Macarons

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After learning all the key steps, enjoy your own macarons at teatime
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After learning all the key steps, enjoy your own macarons at teatime

About this experience

Master the art of making one of France’s most delicate pastries on this 3-hour macaron-making class in Paris. With step-by-step guidance from a helpful instructor, choose from a range of vibrant colors and create your elegant meringue shells. Whisk up the soft buttercream filling then carefully pipe it in. Relax as your macarons slowly bake in the oven, then taste them with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

What to expect

Head to your cookery school in central Paris the afternoon, then meet your macaron-making instructor over a refreshing drink before beginning your class. During your hands-on class, listen to step-by-step guidance from your instructor and master the delicate art of macaron making. Learn how to make the meringue shells in the colors of your choosing and master the art of piping in the buttercream filling. When your macarons are ready, sample your creations with a cup of tea of coffee and listen as your host talks of the macaron’s place in French culture and tradition. After three hours of baking and tasting, take your box of macarons and head outside to conclude your class. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class and discover all Macarons subtelties

    What’s included

    • Advanced Macarons class (if option selected)
    • Box of 20 to 30 Macarons to take home
    • Welcome drink
    • Coffee or tea
    • Use of required equipment and attire

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    Tour & ticket options

    Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

    Macarons Class

    Macarons Class starting at 3pm.

    Meeting & pickup

    • Directions: Closest metro stations: Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10) & Jussieu (Line 7 and 10)

    End point

    • Directions: Closest metro stations: Cardinal Lemoine (Line 10) & Jussieu (Line 7 and 10)

    Before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Minimum age is 12 years for this tour
    • No unaccompanied children accepted
    • This tour is suitable for those with gluten allergies

    Cancellation policy

    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.