3 cooking classes to try in Paris this autumn

Looking for a new way to get into the kitchen? Here are three Parisian cooking classes to try out this autumn, all accessible, inspiring and very well supervised.

With the start of the new school year, it’s time to get back into the swing of things. Why not take advantage of this period to discover what goes on behind the culinary scenes? Paris is brimming with workshops and schools where you can learn both the basics and chef’s recipes. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an enlightened amateur, these three courses offer gourmet immersion in a professional, pressure-free setting.

Les Ateliers Ducasse – Excellence at your fingertips

Conceived by chef Alain Ducasse, these cooking classes take place in a modern space in the 16ᵉ arrondissement. Here, you learn to make gourmet dishes with seasonal produce, accompanied by chefs trained at the Ducasse school. The approach is technical but accessible. The best part? Take your creations home with you. The perfect way to indulge yourself while making progress.

📍Ecole Ducasse – Paris Studio, 64 Rue du Ranelagh, 75016 Paris

Galeries Lafayette cooking classes – Macaroons, pastries or professional cuisine

In a workshop in the heart of the Lafayette Gourmet store, classes are supervised by the Ferrandi school, one of the best in France. You can learn to make macaroons, French classics or technical pastries. It’s ideal for a short, well-supervised workshop, in a small group, in a unique setting.

📍GaleriesLafayette Haussmann, 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris

L’Atelier des Chefs – Fun, practical and no-fuss

L’Atelier des Chefs offers express or complete courses, to help you learn to cook simple, tasty dishes that can be reproduced at home. There are lunchtime sessions (30 min.), world cuisine classes and more technical weekend courses. The atmosphere is relaxed and the learning effective. Great value for money to get back into the kitchen.

📍L’atelier des Chefs, 10 Rue Pergolèse, 75116 Paris

And to keep your sweet tooth going, discover our selection of must-try pastry shops in Paris.