Take some time out from your Paris sightseeing to learn how to make a famous French confection – macaroons. Meet a local French chef in a private Parisian apartment in the heart of the city, where you'll discover the secrets behind making these esteemed, colorful French delights, made of two moist meringue shells sandwiched together by a creamy filling. This small-group experience is limited to eight people, so you'll learn how to make these special treats with personalized attention from your host.

Highlights

  • 3-hour French macaroon-making class in a private Paris apartment
  • Learn how to make authentic macaroons from a French chef
  • Take home a special macaroon recipe so you can replicate the sweets at home
  • Small-group class limited to eight people for a personalized experience

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Learn How To Make French Macaroons in Paris

Learn How To Make French Macaroons in Paris

Under the watchful eye of your expert host – a French chef – spend an afternoon in a private apartment in the heart of Paris, discovering the culinary secrets to making delicate macarons (macaroons in French) from the recipe of the famous French pastry chef Pierre Hermé. The double-decker macaroon – made by sticking two macaroon shells together with ganache (filling)—was first done by Maison Ladurée, a legendary Paris pastry shop, in 1930. Today, colorful macaroons line all Parisian pastry shops. Chic and irresistibly delicious, they are the perfect French treat!

Your three-hour macaroon-making experience will take place in a private kitchen, with regular utensils and equipment so you can easily make your macaroons again at home. Two flavors will be chosen and created by your group out of the following options: chocolate, lemon, raspberry with Tonka bean, coconut with milk chocolate, or coffee.

At the end of your class, you will take away a box of macaroons and a copy of the recipe to share with your friends back home (or keep all to yourself!).
Recent Reviews of this Tour

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by Dana K, October 2012

We had a ton of fun at this class. The chef was engaging and funny and welcome us into his home. He took the time to explain the eccentricities of the process while still staying on track. We each got to take home a box of our macaroons at the end of it and they looked very professional. Having the class in the chef's apartment was much better than some cooking school.

A good tip we were given, if you can, let the macaroons sit in the fridge for a day and then take them out an hour before you eat them. So good!

5 star rating: Highly Recommended Reviewed by justlisa, May 2012

This was definitely a highlight of the week. Chef Frederic was wonderful - and provided us with such a fun and interesting afternoon. The macaroons we made tasted so much better than any we bought all week. We can't wait to try this at home! :)

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