Step into Françoise’s stunning Parisian apartment for a hands-on, 2-hour French pastry class. Guided by a warm and passionate local host, you'll learn to bake one of France’s most iconic desserts - your group can choose in advance from delicate macarons, sweet soufflés, or elegant charlottes. As you bake, sip champagne, artisan coffee, French or Japanese teas, or old-fashioned hot chocolate while enjoying Françoise’s welcoming hospitality. Afterward, indulge in a beautifully styled afternoon tea featuring your fresh-baked creation, served on vintage china with fine linens and silver cutlery. Perfect for food lovers, birthdays, bridal showers, anniversaries, or anyone seeking an unforgettable culinary moment in the heart of Paris.
1. This Paris pastry class is not recommended for children under 10 due to use of hot equipment.
2. Vegan and gluten-free options are not available.
3. The experience takes place in a private home kitchen, ensuring an authentic and intimate atmosphere.
This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
Homemade pâtisseries such as Macarons, Soufflés or CharlottesChampagne, Mariage Frères or Japanese teas, Artisan coffee or Chocolat chaud à l'ancienneFrançoise is a passionate French home chef and pastry expert with a rich background in both the culinary and creative arts. After a successful 18-year career as an art director in advertising, she followed her heart into the food world and launched her own catering business. Today, she shares her love of French desserts by teaching hands-on pastry classes in her elegant Parisian home.
Born into a family of food lovers, Françoise grew up immersed in the flavors and traditions of French cooking. Her travels, including three years living in Africa, have deepened her global culinary perspective, while her artistic spirit shines through in everything she does. Her home is a beautiful and inspiring space, filled with handmade crafts, travel-inspired collage boxes, and intricate lace and ribbon "cocardes."
Françoise’s creativity, warmth, and eye for beauty make her classes more than just cooking lessons - they’re intimate, cultural experiences.
Join Françoise for an unforgettable afternoon of French baking, storytelling, and Parisian hospitality.
