"Magnifique!" Macaron Cooking Class & Champagne

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Between shapes and colors, you will discover a world of taste and design in one single macaron. Come to my cooking studio and become my sous-Chef! Learn how to make the perfect & classic french meringue-based confection in an unforgettable experience that will make you see macarons differently.

Destination

Paris, France

Category

Cooking Classes

Duration

2 hours

Cuisine

French

Available languages

English, Français

Included

• Private guide
• Meals
• Equipment

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Jean Yves.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at approximately Rue du Vertbois, Paris to start your culinary journey.

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2. Example menu

   This is what our dinner could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Second course

   Macaron & champagne tasting

4. First course

   First a friendly introduction of the famous macaron. Then put your chef's hat on and create some macarons!

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the menu? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Tom🇺🇸 United States

29 July 2023

Our session was enjoyable and we learned how to make the perfect macaron. Jean is an expert chef and provides clear direction on what to do. The only flaw was that we were expecting a private session and were surprised when two other people showed up for the class. Apparently the class can be up to four people. Good experience

Christine🇺🇸 United States

10 June 2023

My husband loves to make macarons and wanted some tweaks to improve the process. Well, Jean-Yves entirely changed his mind on how to perfect the process. Now home, we can hardly wait to jump in and try our new tips and tricks. It was such a delightful macaron class, in a beautiful setting, we decided to come to one of his dinners the following week. The French/Asian fusion was delightful and our tastebuds are so incredibly happy we returned, bringing along some friends to experience the ambiance and food with us. Jean-Yves, and Fred, were the perfect hosts. When we return to Paris we will definitely have dinner again with them. Amazing Class on Macarons!

Mitzi🇺🇸 United States

28 December 2022

Everything about our experience was wonderful — location, the kitchen, the class itself. Jean-Yves is wonderful!Delightful!

Russell🇦🇺 Australia

30 November 2022

It is a pricey experience, but it is very intimate, very thorough, and very delicious. We took our kids, and they were so absorbed and enchanted when they watched Jean put the macaron masterpieces together. The venue was cosy, unique and totally added to the experience. Jean was friendly, professional, attentive with the children, and created a magical flare for our Paris cooking family adventure.Magnificent Macaroons

Hayley🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 October 2022

My daughter and i had a wonderful exclusive tutorial in how to expertly make French macarons, we were given a recipe card and I took many notes to help me remember the details of the techniques we were shown. We were then treated to a gourmet tasting of what was created with additional gastronomic flourishes (and champagne!), and we took the remainder of the batch of macarons away with us. This was a beautifully tailored and exclusive experience that I would recommend to anyone!Excellent!

Lynn🇺🇸 United States

23 September 2022

We booked an afternoon Macaroon cooking class and had such an amazing time that we wanted to come back for dinner. We were fortunate that there was room for our party of 5. From start to finish Jean Yves and Fred were incredible! His food is like nothing you have ever eaten and the love and care he puts into every aspect is not to be missed. A true highlight of our Paris trip!Best Experience In Paris!

Cathy🇺🇸 United States

9 May 2022

We took the macaroon class with Jean and thoroughly enjoyed it. His passion for cooking is evident and we loved the process and final outcome. Baking with Jean

Jillian🇺🇸 United States

27 April 2022

Jean was fantastic! He was extremely professional and he is incredibly passionate in his craft. We learned a lot from him and we would definitely recommend this to others. Great Experience

Maggie🇺🇸 United States

31 March 2022

Jean Yves was friendly and welcoming. The macrons he made were incredible!! The best. Charming apartment wonderful atmosphere. I thought it would be a little more hands on but fun for my granddaughter anyway.

Suzannah

18 August 2021

Jean Yves was super welcoming and his space was cool and inviting. He and his sous chef Fred made us very comfortable. Jean Yves clearly knows his stuff - he gave us great tips for making delicious macaroons. We will definitely be in touch with Jean Yves on our next trip to Paris A lovely afternoon with a great chef in a super cool space

Angela🇺🇸 United States

19 April 2020

My daughter chose this adventure and I'm so glad she did. Jean Yves is so inviting and his space is beyond amazing. Since coming home, we have made macarons many times and only had one fail. We will definitely do one of his sit down meals when we visit next time!Become a Master baker...

Angela🇺🇸 United States

6 January 2020

My daughter and I booked the macaron class and had an incredible and wonderful time with Jean. The experience was amazing and I'm looking forward to returning to Paris to enjoy another class with Jean. Jean's apartment was also amazing. The room in which the class took place was beautiful and intimate. Jean provided us with all of the secrets to create the perfect macarons. I highly recommend this event to anyone who wants to learn how to make macarons and enjoy an experience that is tailored to you and your group.Best experience ever!

Francy🇺🇸 United States

4 July 2019

Jean Yves, Master French Chef winner, exceeded our expectations with his love, joy, and passion for macaroon baking! We learned how to make these “ooh-la-la airy delights” the way a professional chef would plus he gave us some incredible bits of baking wisdom that could apply to any baking situation! PS - His space for these creations is lovely, he and his sous chef are very personable, and ask to see his puppies! Once in a Lifetime Experience Avec Jean Yves!!!

Jacqueline🇺🇸 United States

22 June 2019

We loved our Macaroon class.Wonderful Macaroon class

Erin🇺🇸 United States

28 May 2019

This was an amazing experience. Jean Yves was very friendly and welcoming. My husband and I signed up for the Macaron class. Jean Yves and Fred were both enthusiastic, fun and were passionate about cooking. If you come to Paris you should definitely sign up for a class with them! Amazing experience!

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

15 November 2018

First off I want to say Jean was very, very kind. Spoke good English and was very comfortable with what he was doing. His macarons were fantastic and I can’t wait to try them on my own. Now here is my reasoning for a 6/10 star rating. I signed up for this class thinking it was going to be hands on and it wasn’t that at all which was very disappointing. I watched him do everything which was fun, but I paid quite a bit of money to have the experience myself. He did inform me right away when I got there that if I haven’t made macarons before, he does it all because he wants to make sure they turn out right. I completely understood that, but I wouldn’t have signed up for the class knowing I was paying 160 euros to watch someone bake. The class was supposed to go for 2 hours and it ended in an hour so again, paid 160 to watch someone bake and only had the class for an hour. That was disappointing. But I know he does cooking classes and I would 100% sign up for that. His home is beautiful and he definitely knows what he’s doing! If you are a first time macaron baker and want to be hands on, I wouldn’t sign up for this class. Great experience, not what I expected

Franca🇨🇦 Canada

24 October 2018

I held off tasting a macaron in Paris until my macaron class with Jean Yves, and so glad I did...what a truly amazing experience! Jean Yves welcomed me into his home (stunningly designed by him) and his kitchen and shared his expertise, baking tips and generous spirit. He allowed me to video the session and offered to be available on line when I return home and attempt this confection myself! Jean Yves is not only a master chef but also a gracious soul. It was my pleasure to learn from him, merci de nouveau Jean Yves! Super-bien and highly recommended!Making Macarons In Paris

Beth 🇺🇸 United States

27 August 2018

Our family signed up for a macaron baking class with Jean Yves. We weren’t sure what to expect, but it was the highlight of our trip to Paris. His kitchen was so cool and he did a great job involving the kids and made baking the perfect macaron seem so easy. The end product was delicious. We enjoyed ourselves so much we returned the next day for one of Jean Yves group dinners. Another amazing experience. Jean Yves is an amazing person with a great story and spirit, super cool venue and excellent cooking skills. You will not be disappointed!Cooking with Jean Yves

Mario🇩🇪 Germany

1 November 2024

Wir hatten viel Spaß, das Essen war sehr schön angerichtet und von sehr guter Qualität. In der Summe ging es uns etwas zu schnell. Tolles Essen in sympathischer Atmosphäre

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

28 October 2024

This was our first experience Withlocals. Everything was amazing, the decor, the food, the interesting Asian Fusion menu, the chef and the boys chef. We were delighted!Unique tastes in Paris

Brett🇺🇸 United States

27 June 2023

Everything about the private dining was exceptional! Excellent food setting and the host puts on a dinner worth the price of admission! Amazing dining experience!

Christine🇦🇺 Australia

17 May 2023

Jean-Yves was an incredible host. He provided an exquisite dining experience that surpassed all our expectations. Well worth the money. A really special end to our holiday

Stan🇺🇸 United States

15 May 2023

Our evening with Jean Yves was fantastic. His unique fusion of food from Asian cultures combined with French cooking was something to behold. (I even enjoyed mushrooms for the first time in my life!). It is obvious why he achieved the honor of "Master Chef". The atmosphere in his dining room was beautiful, and we enjoyed socializing with the other guests at the table. We highly recommend this experience to all! Stan & Holly A unique foody experience

Cynthia🇺🇸 United States

17 April 2022

This was such a unique experience in the wine cellar of the host’s home! The courses were made even more delicious by the chef’s stepwise recommendations on how to fully enjoy each course! Jean Yves won Masterchef for France in 2012 and it was really a treat to have him prepare a dinner for us! Our favorites were the macarons and uniquely flavored sake!Exclusive delicious experience!

Sean🇨🇦 Canada

1 March 2022

Really enjoyed our dinner with Jean. Very tasty and interesting food combinations.Great food, great space

Z🇫🇷 France

27 February 2022

Nous avons été charmé par Jean Yves, une aisance et élégance comme hôte dans son restaurant privé, un menu créatif et incroyable qui stimule tous les sens. Une initiation et expérience à "consommer" sans aucune modération.L'expérience culinaire la plus incroyable qui soit

femi🇺🇸 United States

7 November 2021

This experience was out of this world. Chef Jean Yves’ space is breathtaking. The food was a work of art. Jean and Fred are the best. We had great conversations. You get to know Jean through his passion for food and architecture. We did a lot of amazing things in Paris, but this was the highlight of our visit.

Isabel🇲🇽 Mexico

15 October 2021

I enjoyed a lot this experience. Jean Yves is a great chef and him and his staff were great and very welcoming. The place is amazing.Exceptional

ghghmnfg🇰🇭 Cambodia

13 October 2021

Jean gave us a wonderful unique experience in food, every bite brought something unique and haven't experienced before. The drinks paired perfectly with each course. The Macron was my favourite part of the meal as I have never experienced something like this before, Ive had macarons, but these were something else of an experience you wont find in many places in the world if at all. I highly recommend this experience if you love food and would like to experience something unique.The Master Chef experience

Jana🇺🇸 United States

11 September 2021

Our evening with Jean Yves was amazing. The food was spectacular. Every detail was perfect and each dish was not only delicious but beautiful. It was a highlight of our stay in Paris to share a lovely evening with Jean Yves and others from around the globe. Jean Yves was a wonderful and charming host and we would definitely do this again!Very Memorable Highlight

Joy🇺🇸 United States

10 March 2020

My best friend and I had an amazing dinner at Jean Yves table. From the moment you arrive, you are welcomed with such warm hospitality. The first course is the sparkling wine with a modern twist. Loved it. And the gastronomic journey continues, all the way to dessert. I agree with the previous comments, a great experience and will be remembered for many years. A beautiful setting in the wine cellar, each course was carefully prepared and Fred is happy to refill your wine & answer any questions. Thank you Jean Yves for welcoming us and sharing your stories! Amazing experience!!

Estiaan🇭🇰 Hong Kong

9 January 2020

Jean Yves made the entire night special with his cooking and hosting skills. His food was an incredible fusion of French and Asian flavours in a beautiful space. He went to a lot of trouble even though we were only 2 guests. Unbelievable night

Shannon🇺🇸 United States

6 November 2019

I was on a gal pal trip and visited Jean Yves' table in October. We absolutely adored Jean Yves and his food was amazing. He went out of his way to accommodate dietary preferences for two of the girls without sacrificing any of the taste/experience. Would highly recommend joining at his table on your next trip to Paris! Wonderful Evening on A Gal Pal Trip!

Deborah🇺🇸 United States

21 October 2019

Good wine , good food, good experience. Excellent eveningGastronomic experience

Donna🇺🇸 United States

18 October 2019

We had an unbelievable night with Jean Yves! We enjoyed every minute of it! The setting was beautiful, and we enjoyed meeting and sharing the experience with the other guess at the table. The flavor filled menu was incredible, and the presentation was amazing! Jean Yves was the perfect host, explaining his thoughts and flavors for each course. Definitely the highlight of our trip! The Bond NashvilleGastonomic Experience

Arpan🇺🇸 United States

14 October 2019

Started with one very very small mishap, I had cleared prior to booking I was vegetarian but something got lost in communication and the first dish brought out was not, within 5 mins chef Yves prepared me a special vegetarian dish and subsequently every single course was an amazing vegetarian course. Me and my husband enjoyed the entire experience, with 6 other people in a very special room in the chef’s private residence. I would highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys fine dining in a relaxing and fun, yet elegant environment. Great food and nice experience overall

Claudia🇮🇹 Italy

12 October 2019

I had a fantastic time enjoying my best meal in Paris in great company . Jean Jacques was courteous and kind and made us all feel welcome. He explained a lot about the food, which was delicious Absolutely fabulous

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

29 August 2019

Absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, Jean-Yves’ hospitality and the people we had the pleasure of meeting. Definitely recommend doing this unique experience while in Paris. I will definitely do it again! Thanks Jean-Yves! Much gratitude.Amazing!

David🇨🇦 Canada

16 August 2019

I wanted to give my family some exposure to haute cuisine while in Paris. We went to a well known 3 Michelin star restaurant (at a well known palace, ie 5 stars hotel)....that meal was great.....but Jean Ives was better. Jean Ives truly is passionate about his craft, and is sincerely interested in sharing it with those who come to visit for a meal. He took the time to explain what we were eating, and how he had prepared.....even had some suggestions on how to eat certain to maximize the experience. Dishes were prepared to perfection, and wine choices were excellent. Jean Ives' fusion style has created dishes you will find ANYWHERE. Jean Ives is high recommended.....we will certainly be coming back. Un Grand Merci!!!!! Lane FamilyBetter than Michelin 3 stars

kendall🇺🇸 United States

28 March 2019

Every thing was done beautifully. The presentation was excellent. Both Jean and Fred were very nice. The cave where dinner was served gave great ambiance.Fantastic

Melissa

10 January 2019

I can't say enough good things about our experience with Jean Yves. He was a gracious host to our rowdy group of 9. The food was fantastic. Unique without being "weird." The whole experience was exceptional. I can't wait to go back and do it again!Amazing Meal and Even Better Experience

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

6 January 2019

The chef was amazing, enthusiastic, and the food was delicious. He welcomed our group of 11 into his home and it was a very memorable night.Most memorable night of our trip....beside

Inna🇺🇸 United States

6 September 2018

This was our second booking with Jean Yves: we loved everything about it hence, reasons we came back from Iowa, USA, during our visit to Paris. I highly recommend this gourmet experience where French and Asian flavors fused together in a perfect balance and harmony: it wakes up your senses and desire to create those tasty dishes and learn more about the process and ingredients that were used. THANK YOU, Jean Yves, Frenchy Taste! Amazing experience

Andrey🇺🇸 United States

2 September 2018

I booked this dinner for my wife to celebrate our marriage. We loved Jean Yves’ attention to details and the menu he selectively chose for guests. We’d love to come back again and refer this experience to anyone interested in French Asian fusion creations.Excellent gourmant experience

Alena🇺🇸 United States

29 June 2018

Jean Yves was a gracious host. He was fun and explained each dish presented to you so you could enjoy the flavors and experience the unique presentations of food. It was a delight to be in his home and dine with the group. Tantalize Your Senses

Cheryl

12 May 2018

Everything was prepared and presented with attention. Jean was very personable and fun to be with as he explained the different ingredients and taste experiences. What a lovely night with newly made friends in Paris! We all want to return as soon as possible. I highly recommend having dinner with Jean Ives.Exquisite!

Tory🇨🇦 Canada

13 March 2018

I book this experience for two clients of mine and they said the following: Jean was a very gracious host and we really enjoyed our time with him. The atmosphere was perfect and he entertained us in between the delicious meals he prepared for us. It was a great timeFantastic experience

Christine🇺🇸 United States

27 February 2018

Jean Yves presented each dish , describing the ingredients and how to taste each one to optimize the flavors. It wasn’t just food, it was art. It was intimate and very comfortable. I would highly recommend, great for all ages. Wonderful experience

Justin🇨🇦 Canada

29 July 2017

From the moment you enter you feel this is your personal dream come true. Meticulously planned and executed with perfection is the only way to describe this experience. Jean Yves makes you feel special in the sense that this is your personal experience from the moment you meet him. You will feel as comfortable as if you are at home and he is preparing a 3 Michelin star meal... I cannot call this a meal. This is a true passion filled experience that you must capture if you visit Paris. My wife and I will have this anniversary memory forever etched in our minds. We shall return for this experience in the future.Experience of a lifetime

Caroline🇫🇷 France

29 December 2015

If you wish to taste great food, be sure to pay a visit to Jean-Yves! He didn't win the famous tv show "Master Chef" for nothing... Indeed you'll have a food experience like no other. You'll discover another aspect of eating with a mix of different taste and texture. You may not like it but what is certain is that you'll enjoy yourself quite a bit getting out of your comfort zone. Besides Jean-Yves is always pleased to share his recipes with you so if you care to become a better cook, don't hesitate and book a dinner with this chef!Gastonomic Experience with your MasterChef and wine pairing.