French Patisserie Cooking Class in Nice

Head to the cooking school on the edge of Nice's Vieille Ville (Old Town) and meet your instructor, a knowledgeable and experienced pastry chef. In France, la pâtisserie — the fine art of pastry-making — is big business and you’ll find pastry shops in cities, towns and villages across the country. Many French people are hugely proud of their country’s pastry heritage and their many creations are widely considered a delight.

During your French pâtisserie cooking class, master the tips and tricks to turn out a wide variety of pastries. The focus falls on four kinds of pastry and dessert-making; macarons, pâte feuilletée (puff pastry), pâte à choux (choux pastry) and international delights such as gâteaux Américains (brownies). Thin and flaky puff pastry is typically used to produce treats such as croissants and apple turnovers, while the light fluffiness of choux pastry suits sweets like profiteroles and éclairs.

Perhaps turn your hand to Madagascan vanilla macarons or Corsican Clementine macarons, millefeuille with fresh raspberry and vanilla cream, or international sweet treats like strawberry cheesecake and chocolate chip and pecan brownies. Follow the advice and instruction from your knowledgeable pastry chef and create delectable treats to take away.

After 2 hours in the kitchen preparing and producing the pastries, your lesson comes to an end. Don’t forget to take your creations with you, as they’re yours to enjoy!