Macaroons lessons with Flora

About this tour

Learn to craft French macarons in a local's apartment near Strasbourg Saint-Denis with Flora, a chef who'll walk you through the history and hands-on technique of these delicate pastries. You'll make two flavours of your choice from five options, take home your creations, and enjoy coffee or tea throughout the two-hour session. Classes run in French, English, or Spanish.

Highlights

• Shape and bake macarons under Flora's guidance
• Select two flavours from five seasonal options
• Learn the pastry's history and traditional methods
• Work in an intimate Parisian apartment setting
• Take home your finished macarons
• Coffee and tea included

What to expect

You'll arrive at Flora's apartment in the lively Strasbourg Saint-Denis neighbourhood and get straight into the work. She'll demonstrate the technique—whisking, folding, piping—then guide you through making your own batch. The session is hands-on rather than lecture-heavy; expect some mess and a fair bit of concentration as you pipe the distinctive shells. By the end, your macarons will be baked and ready to box up. The whole thing takes about two hours, moving at a relaxed pace with time for questions and chat.

Good to know

Public transport runs close by, making it easy to reach. Wear clothes you don't mind getting almond-flour dust on, though aprons are provided. Not suitable if you have spinal issues, as the kitchen work involves standing and bending. Infants must sit with an adult.