Authentic French Baking Experience in Paris

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Duration: 2 hours

Overview

Join a French baking expert for a hands-on class where you’ll learn how to laminate dough, shape a baguette, puff a croissant, and more, with sweet and savory tastings along the way!

Included

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Expert tour guide
Included
Snacks
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Hands-on baking lesson

Excluded

Excluded
Gratuities

Important information

How much walking is there?

This tour requires you to be able to stand for an extended period of time. If mobility is an issue, please arrange for a private tour.

Is this tour accessible?

No, this tour is not accessible for wheelchairs.

Are children allowed?

Children under the age of 5 are free of charge, but please note that they will not be able to participate in the hands-on baking experience due to safety concerns.

What is the rescheduling policy?

We understand plans change. We offer a 100% refund or the option to reschedule up to 24 hours prior to your tour start time. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.

When should I get there?

Plan to show up 15 minutes early. The tour starts promptly, and you may not be able to catch up if you arrive late.

What if it rains?

Our tours run rain or shine. If there’s extreme weather and we have to cancel, you’ll get a full refund.

Are gratuities included?

Tips aren’t included but are always appreciated by our guides. If you think your guide did an outstanding job, a tip is a great way to show that.

Is this tour run by Experience First?

No, it's run by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Paris.

Taste a variety of sweet and savory French flavors.

Highlights

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At either Chez Manon or Au Pain de Manon — two authentic Parisian bakeries that practice the traditional arts of French baking and pastry — you’ll discover what makes French breads so…French! Learn from an expert baker how to properly prepare bread dough to get that characteristic flavor, the best crumb, and a golden crust. As you knead your dough or apply butter to croissant layers, you’ll hear stories about the evolution of French baking, as well as interesting facts you can use to impress friends when you return from your trip. Taste different baguettes and learn how to differentiate them. Discover the history of the “financial,” a small cake with a particular flavor. Face the shocking truth that the chocolate croissant is really an American invention. You’ll even get to know the difference between bread flours, yeast and sourdough, how to laminate dough, and baguette-shaping techniques. We’ll have sweet and savory tastings along the way so you can learn how flavor leads the art of baking. In just two hours, you’ll have the French baking know-how and manufacturing secrets that some expert bakers spend years learning. Think rolling and puffing your own croissant dough is too difficult? Prepare to be amazed by what you learn!