Croissants and Pains au Chocolat Making Workshop with Pastry Chef in Paris
4.9
41 Ratings
Paris
Unleash your inner pastry chef in Paris! Learn the secrets of making perfect croissants and pains au chocolat from scratch with a diplomaed pastry chef. Taste delicious pastries and get insider tips for your Parisian trip.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 115 Bd Voltaire - Fancy a croissant ? \n\nBecome a real chef and learn how to make delicious croissants and pains au chocolat in the center of Paris with a step by step guidance from the chef! \n\nFrom the dough to the baking, without forgetting lamination and the fermentation, learn all the secrets of this French delight. \n\nYou will soon impress your family and friends with your homemade french croissants. The recipe and the tips will be send to you after your class so you can reproduce it at home! \n\nDuring the class, you will of course enjoy some croissants and pains au chocolat with a hot beverage and you will also enjoy a surprise french pastry made by the chef. \n\nDuring your time with me, we will also discuss your Paris trip and you will be given recommendations for local patisseries and restaurants. \n\nAll of the activities are available in French, English and Italian. \n\nYou can follow me on Instagram @un_croissant_a_paris
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Under the guidance of a certified pastry chef, you’ll uncover the mysteries behind France’s iconic croissants and chocolate-filled breads.
During our session, you’ll take on the role of the chef! You’ll learn how to prepare the dough from the ground up, engage in lamination, observe the leavening process of the croissants, and finally bake them.
In the private setting of a classic Parisian Haussmann-style apartment, you’ll become a true expert in croissant-making.
You’ll have the opportunity to savor delicious pastries, and you’ll depart the session with all of your beautiful creations, along with step-by-step instructions to replicate the process at home.
You’ll receive additional recommendations for your visit to Paris: activities, shopping destinations, dining options, and most importantly, the best places to enjoy high-quality pastries.
- Not recommended for gluten free and/or lactose free diet
- Not available for children under 10 years old
- Not recommended for people allergic to cats or afraid of them as I have a cat in my home
Location
115 Bd Voltaire
Boulevard Voltaire
Instructions (building codes and floor) will be given the day before the class.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(41 Ratings)
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Amiraaq4228fs
Mar 18, 2024
Incredible experience, delicious pastries! - We had such an incredible experience making croissants and pains au chocolate with Joannie. She was so helpful and fun, giving great, clear, and helpful instructions. We were on a short trip to Paris (mother and three daughters) and this was one of the first things we did. We left with TONS of pasties that we made, and ate them for breakfast and snacks for the rest of our trip!
Joannie spent so much time offering advice on what to add to our itinerary, recommending markets to visit, restaurants to eat at, and even some transportation advice.
I cannot recommend this tour enough! I already can't wait to do it again!
Thanks, Joannie!
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Jennifer_w
Mar 16, 2024
If you love to bake, do this class! - Joannie welcomed us into her home and provided us with homemade madeleines and coffee. She was very knowledgable and patient as we made pain au chocolats and croissants. The end result was beautifully baked and delicious treats!
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G6485yulaurenced
Mar 9, 2024
Lovely experience, highly recommended! - The experience was great fun. Joannie made everyone feel at home, we all learnt a lot and the final products were delicious. I am a Parisian and would not have thought of booking without this invitation by some American friends to join them… I truly enjoyed it and I am thinking to be back with friends or family, for an occasion or just for a relaxed cooking experience. Very impressed by how Joannie makes everyone participate and enjoy, whatever the age. Kudos and thanks!
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Jessica
Feb 24, 2024
Wonderful chance to slow down the sight seeing and just enjoy Paris. - This was a fun and delicious class! Joanie is an excellent host and teacher. Easy to follow instructions and great insider tips and tricks for both pastries and our trip to Paris. We are all ready to make our own croissants and pain au chocolat when we get home. Thanks for a relaxing and delicious afternoon!
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Rebecca_w
Feb 10, 2024
Yummy croissants - I loved learning the tricky way to make croissant dough with 12 layers of butter.
Joanne was a great calm teacher.
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Artieicel
Feb 10, 2024
Paris baking experience that stays with you. - It was an absolutely wonderful experience of baking in an authentic Parisian flat.
Joannie is most welcoming and very knowledgeable, with near-perfect and easy-to-understand English.
She created an emerging experience during which time flew, and all we could do was wonder how we remember it all, but do not worry, at the end, she send you off with detailed recipes and a bag of goodies. And since all was done in the typical household kitchen, recreating at home is easy.
I highly recommend it to all visiting Paris, whether you are an experienced baker or just like to eat delicious buttery croissants.
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Sara_f
Jan 22, 2024
Sweet afternoon! - Amazing experience and delicious croissants & pain au chocolats.
Lovely place, cuisine and chef in the 11th district of Paris!
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Lauraas1097yl
Jan 20, 2024
Fun, informative class! - This was a wonderful, fun, informative class. Joanie was well prepared for us and took us through every step and of course we got to taste and take home our finished product. I feel confident I will be able to go home and replicate the steps to successfully make croissants. Joanie was very friendly and I truly enjoyed the class.
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Jodi_c
Mar 16, 2024
Very fun experience and learned good techniques! - We created the croissants and pain au chocolat out of step order because of the proofing time needed, so we got experience in all of the steps in making both items and were able to eat our creations in the 2.5 hour class.
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Lauren_d
Jan 25, 2024
Joannie was a wonderful... - Joannie was a wonderful host. This tour takes place in her home with a cat, which is not clearly highlighted before you sign up. It was informative and a nice afternoon activity, to learn to make croissants and pains au chocolat. There were 6 of us in total and it was very hands on to learn the skills needed. In the end, we went home with plenty of samplings. I would recommend this tour, if you are looking for something different and hands on.
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