Croissants Baking Class - Le Marais

About this tour

Master the art of laminated dough in this 90-minute class in Le Marais, where you'll learn the techniques Parisian bakers use to craft proper croissants from scratch. Working hands-on with a local instructor, you'll discover why French viennoiseries differ from standard pastry, and walk away with real understanding of how butter, flour and time create those flaky, golden layers. All equipment and ingredients provided, plus coffee or tea to fuel the process.

Highlights

• Fold and shape authentic laminated dough yourself
• Learn why French croissants need specific technique
• Understand viennoiseries versus classical pastry methods
• Bake your own pastries to take home
• Small group or private class available
• Located in central Le Marais neighbourhood

What to expect

You'll arrive at a working pastry studio in Le Marais and get straight into building laminated dough—the foundation of proper croissants. Expect hands-on mixing, folding butter into dough, and multiple resting periods. The instructor walks you through the science: why temperature matters, how gluten develops, why each fold creates those distinctive layers. You'll shape your own croissants and watch them bake whilst sipping coffee. It's practical, not theatrical—messy hands included.

Good to know

Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour on. The class moves at a steady pace; basic kitchen confidence helps but no prior baking experience needed. Metro and buses serve Le Marais well. Private bookings available if you want a smaller group.