Cooking Classes
In Paris – Paris II

Master the Art of French Cooking
in these Paris Cooking Classes

It's not surprising that cooking classes in Paris have become very popular. They're a perfect way to connect with the food culture of a city famous for good eating.

There are a broad range of Paris cooking classes available, whether you're a beginning cook or expert. Choose from a classs in our Guide to Cooking Classes in Paris, or take a peek at the classes below, and you'll feel like a Paris Insider for a few hours!

We've participated in all the cooking classes in this article, and they have been highlights of our visits. Make sure to also read our guide to the cooking classes selected by our Paris Gourmet Concierge.

Cooking Classes selected by our Paris Gourmet Concierge »

By the way, our Paris Gourmet Food eGuide has reviews of 70 of our recommended restaurants.

The Art of French Pastry

When we dropped in on this class, a small group was learning how to make the outrageously popular macarons in the well-equipped kitchen.

Did you know Marie Antoinette was mad for them?

Discover the magic that goes into making macarons as well as éclairs, millefeuille and homemade ice cream with exotic ingredients like geranium and lavender.

The Art of French Pastry – Information & Booking »

Ecole Ritz Escoffier

Note: The Ritz Hotel Paris, and its cooking school Ecole Ritz Escoffier, is closed for renovation until November 2104!

When it reopens we assume that the Ritz will once again offer cooking classes for amateurs in the same teaching kitchens used by the Ritz Escoffier professional cooking school. Nothings tops a getting some cooking advice at this culinary legend..

La Cuisine Paris

In a building right on the Seine, this cooking school offers many options for morning, afternoon and evening classes.

There is also a tour of one of Paris' best outdoor markets, followed by a cooking class.

The owners, American Jane Bertch and her French husband Olivier Pugliesi-Conti, go out of their way to make sure their customers are happy.

La Cuisine Paris Website »

Le Cordon Bleu

With the renewed popularity of Julia Child, the Cordon Bleu courses for amateurs have exploded. Cordon Bleu offers an array of half-day and full-day classes perfect for those wanting a taste of traditional French cooking and history.

• Le Cordon Bleu Website »

We spent a full day at Le Cordon Bleu cooking duck magret and other classic French dishes. Read about our experience in our culinary travel memoir, How to Cook Bouillabaisse in 37 Easy Steps, available from us with free shipping. (Also availabe at Amazon.)