French pastry class and afternoon tea in Paris

Meet Françoise

Françoise learned to cook from her two grandfathers who were both fishermen; one was a cook during the second World War. As a child, Françoise used to visit Marseille where her grandparents live; her grandfather would work, fishing off the coast, from 3am to 12, and would then bring home the best of his catch to cook it for his family. It was her grandparents that taught her that the freshest fish is found in the best restaurants, and at the tables of the fisherman. <br><br> Françoise went on to have a successful career working as the art director for advertising agencies for 18 years. She left that career to move in to the food space and has since started her own catering business. Françoise has a delightful and colored family story, from her tales growing up with her fishermen grandfathers to living in Africa for three years. Françoise is also passionate about doing anything with her hands and is incredibly creative; her beautiful home is lined with her handiwork, from beautiful collage boxes of her travel finds from around the world to metal embossing to cocardes (antique lace and bleu/blanc/rouge embroidery). Be sure to ask Françoise for her flea market recommendations, as well! She is an avid flea market lover and visits the Bruxelles market monthly.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience (1 - 8 guests) In Françoise's gorgeous Parisian duplex you will learn to make France's most iconic and delicious desserts - lemon madeleines, financiers, raspberry tartelettes and chocolate charlottes! You might already be a fan of them but they'll taste even better once you've lovingly made them yourself. As you learn from Françoise and bake together, you can enjoy a glass of champagne or a hot drink - there's nothing like baking in style! After the class, you'll take a seat at her table, set with vintage cups, fine linen and silvery cutlery, for a luxury afternoon tea. Sipping on the drink of your choice, dig into the homemade treats you helped prepare and additional cakes prepared by Francoise.

During this 2.5 hour French pastry class learn to bake French desserts and learn about Parisian culture and salons. A very chic way to spend your afternoon in Paris - sipping on tea and learning to bake French pastries.

Françoise can also teach French macarons - however, if you choose the macarons option, this would be the only pastry you learn during this class because of how long it takes. Please indicate your preference when booking.