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For anyone who is passionate about cooking, or just wants to sharpen their skills, or is looking for a fun culinary activity for the whole family, Paris is a dream location to do it! Not only is the city home to amazing restaurants, you can also find world-class cooking institutions facilitated by the renowned École Ferrandi and of course the famous Le Cordon Bleu. This INSIDR article will introduce you to the best cooking classes in Paris for adults and for kids to take this 2023! We’ve also included a list of places to shop at so you can continue your culinary journey even as you head back home!
If you’re a gourmand traveling to Paris, make sure that you have a copy of our Paris Gourmet Guide for all the latest info on Paris’ best restaurants, food and kitchen boutiques, and cooking classes!
2023 list of best cooking classes in Paris
#1: Chefs’ Secrets by Ferrandi at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
After much success from Galeries Lafayette Haussmann‘s macaron baking classes, they’ve decided to top it with a collaboration with one of Europe’s leading culinary schools, Ferrandi! Ferrandi – Paris is responsible for producing so many of the amazing chefs who are highly decorated with Michelin stars and James Beard awards.
This class will be led by a professional chef from Ferrandi and students will focus on perfectly cooking classic French dishes like Magret de Canard (duck breast) and Coquilles Saint-Jacques (scallops). You’ll all be wearing an apron and chef’s hat called ‘toque’ to be really ready for the kitchen!
After all your hard work in the kitchen, you’ll be able to enjoy your exquisite meal! Afterwards, the chef will personally sign your certificate and you also get to keep your apron and toque! That’s certainly a wonderful set of souvenirs from Paris!
Chef’s Secrets by Ferrandi at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Price: 120€ – Use our 10% discount code INSIDR10 at check-out!
Schedule: Mondays and Saturdays at 11am for classes in English
Address: 3rd floor Lafayette Gourmet, 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
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| INSIDR Tip: A baking class is also available! Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is also holding classes by Ferrandi focused on creating classic French desserts like the Tarte Tatin and the Paris Brest. Classes are priced at 120€. Click here for more information and don’t forget to use our 10% discount code INSIDR10 at check-out! |
#2: Market Tour & Cooking Class by La Cuisine
Not only is La Cuisine one of the best cooking studios in Paris, they probably have the largest selection of cooking classes available in English in Paris as well. We recommend signing up for their French Market Tour + Cooking Class wherein you’ll spend the morning shopping like a Parisian at one of the city’s most bustling open-air markets. Afterwards, you’ll participate in a hands-on cooking class that’s complete with entrée, main dish, cheese, and dessert!
Market Tour by La Cuisine
Price: 165€
Address: 80 Quai de l’Hôtel de ville, 75004
Check here for the 2023 availabilities
#3: Bread-baking at Alain Ducasse Culinary School
If you’ve traveled all the way to France to enjoy its best breads, you might as well go one step further by booking yourself a class at one of Paris’ best culinary schools. Alain Ducasse needs no introduction as he’s held 21 Michelin stars throughout his career with no signs of slowing down. His empire has expanded to a culinary school in the 16th arrondissement of the city.
While the bread-baking classes have limited dates, it would be great to book ahead as the class covers 5 different types of breads: baguette, rye bread, scotch bread, foccaccia, and bagels. You’ll be able to learn baking all of this in just half a day!
Bread-baking at Alain Ducasse Culinary School
Price: 150€
Address: 64, rue du Ranelagh – 75016
Check here for the 2023 availabilities
Best cooking classes in Paris for Kids
#1 Bond over gourmet cupcakes with your little one
Cupcakes are one of the most delicious and fun sweet treats to bake! The fact that there are countless possible flavors plus tons more of decorating options makes it such an interesting activity for kids. Luckily for travellers coming to Paris this year, Ferrandi – Paris is also holding these cupcake baking classes for kids at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann! The best part about this class is that the experience can be shared between 2 people for the price of 1! An adult must accompany every child who signs up for the 1 and a half hour class.
This class can serve as a great introduction into food and cuisine that can be so formative and memorable in a child’s life! We’d book slots early if we were you.
Little Chef’s by Ferrandi at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Price: 110€ for 1 adult and 1 kid – Use our 10% discount code INSIDR at checkout!
Address: 3rd floor Lafayette Gourmet, 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
Schedule: Fridays at 2:30pm
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#2 Les Petits Cordons Bleus
Perhaps the other school to rival Ferrandi – Paris when it comes to culinary arts education is Le Cordon Bleu. While it’s known for its degree programs, many would be happy to know that they also offer a variety of traveller-friendly courses. Their Les Petits Cordons Bleus cooking class is for kids from 8 to 12 years old. The class is 2 hours long and is plenty of time to learn recipes of crêpes, potato gnocchis, and fresh pasta.
Les Petits Cordons Bleus
Price: 90€
Address: 13-15 Quai André Citroën, 75015
Check here for the 2023 availabilities
#3 Art and food at Cooking Baz’Art
This workshop is perfect for kids who are interested in both cooking and art! Cooking Baz’Art hosts fun ateliers for kids from ages 4 to 14 years old. The class will teach recipes that are inspired by artists such as Frida Kahlo, Joan Miro, and And Warhol. Here, kids will be able to express their artistic side as they make Miró-inspired pizzas or a minestrone from observing still life paintings by Italian painter Arcimboldo!
Cooking Baz’Art
Price: from 30€
Address: 61 rue Boursault, 75017
Check here for the 2023 availabilities
Shop like a chef in Paris
Gourmet shopping in Paris
As you continue eating your way through Paris, you might be looking for some new products to expand your culinary horizons. Stopping by some of the city’s gourmet food shops is the best way to do it. The Lafayette Gourmet food hall is our personal favorite, they have the best selection in town. Visit one of our favorite cheese shops to discover delicious cheeses you never knew existed and soon won’t be able to live without! We’ve also gathered together our favorite spots to try truffle in Paris. As mentioned, if you haven’t tried the fresh oysters or escargot yet – we promise, you won’t regret it! These are all quintessentially French ingredients with which you can put to the test some of the knowledge that you garnered from your cooking classes in Paris.
Lafayette Maison & Gourmet
Address: 35 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009
Metro access: Chausée d’Antin – La Fayette (Line 7 / 9)
Cooking supplies stores in Paris
To be a great chef, you need the proper cooking supplies. Given Paris’ world-class culinary scene, it’s no wonder that the selection of cookware and supply stores is also excellent. Head to La Bovida if you are looking for the classic French copper pot. E.Dehillerin has some of the finest cookware in the country. One of France’s most iconic chefs, Paul Bocuse was a known fan of their items. For baking and pastry supplies, look no further than Mora, we could admire the chocolate moles, pans and other cake decorating supplies for days. All three are in Les Halles neighborhood, what Zola called “the Belly of Paris” as it was traditionally a working-class area and hosted Paris biggest food market for centuries.
Buying the finest French products
After eating so many delicious meals around Paris, you’ll definitely want to bring some of the amazing culinary histories back home with you. Foie gras is, of course, a must. Truffles should also be on the list of all gourmet chefs in the making. Keep some space in your suitcase for at least one bottle of quality French cognac. Fleur de sel is also the best ingredient to make any meal more gourmet and also makes a great gift.
Our top gourmet shopping spot is without a doubt Lafayette Gourmet. You can’t beat the selection of fine French products and ingredients spread out over 3,500 square meters. If you get carried away with your shopping (we always do!) they even have a convenient delivery service.
Buying the best foodie souvenirs following your cooking classes in Paris
Finding souvenirs to bring back home during your travels in France will definitely be one of the easiest parts of your trip! There are so many amazing options. Here at INSIDR, we are fans of foodie souvenirs, especially from France. Go for a box of to-die-for chocolates, a good bottle of wine is always a fabulous gift choice and treats from local French supermarkets are sure crowd pleasers as well. If you want to get everything in one stop, head to the 6th floor of the main Galeries Lafayette building. There is an entire area dedicated to French foodie products and souvenirs, including chocolates, regional specialties, and cute Parisian souvenirs.
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