The Official Emily in Paris Croissant-Making Workshop

Paris croissants, but with a twist of red. This 150-minute Emily in Paris themed workshop is a hands-on class where I love the practical rolling and shaping you get taught, then I love leaving with Emily in Paris keepsakes that make the day feel like more than just a meal. You’ll work with a Parisian pastry chef in English, learn the basics of French croissant making, and bake your own chic red bi-color version.

One thing to plan around: this experience is not suitable for gluten or lactose intolerance, so check that before you book. Also, the session can run up to 3 hours if the group is bigger, so give yourself a little breathing room.

Key Highlights You’ll Care About Most

• A red bi-color croissant you shape yourself, then bake and take away
• Parisian pastry chefs teaching in English, with patient, fun instruction styles
• Emily in Paris themed extras, like conversation cards and a themed playlist
• Souvenirs included, from an apron to a tote bag and a personalized Polaroid
• A central meeting point near Sentier (Line 3), easy for a tight Paris itinerary

What This Emily in Paris Croissant Workshop Really Is

This isn’t a sit-down tasting or a quick demo. You’re rolling dough, shaping pastries, and baking what you made, and you do it in a setting that leans fully into the show’s style. The whole point is to give you a genuinely hands-on French skill, plus an atmosphere that feels playful and very on-theme.

The best part is the combo. You get the classic croissant craft, but with a fun red bi-color result that looks Instagram-worthy without turning into a gimmick. And because it’s English-led, you’re not stuck guessing what the chef is telling you while your dough turns into something you don’t recognize.

Even better, it doesn’t require you to be a die-hard fan. If you’ve never watched Emily in Paris, you can still have a great time because the focus is the process, not the references.

Where You Go in Paris, and Why Location Matters

You meet at Le 80 by Lili & Clo, 80 rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. The key detail: look for the red storefront with LE 80 written in white. The nearest metro is Sentier (Line 3), about a 3 minute walk.

Why I like this location for a workshop like this: it sits in central Paris, which makes it easier to tack onto other plans. You’re not spending half the day commuting across the city. Also, knowing the exact storefront sign helps, because you don’t want to start a timed class by hunting down the meeting spot.

Practical tip: arrive a few minutes early. Late arrivals aren’t accepted, and the door may open at the exact start time or a little before. That means you want to be standing there, calm and ready, not sprinting in with flour-brained stress.

What You Make: The Red Bi-Color Croissant (and What That Means)

The headline is the chic red bi-color croissant. Translation: you’re not just learning shaping, you’re creating a pastry with a bold visual twist. You’ll roll and shape your croissants, then bake them so you can take them home fresh.

Croissants are a specific kind of patience game. You’re working with dough, butter layers, and precise forms. The workshop is designed around that, with a chef guiding you through the stages you need, so you’re not trying to learn lamination technique from a textbook while your dough warms up.

Also, the workshop is built for the full experience, not just the final bake. It’s structured so you get hands-on with the part that feels most intimidating for beginners: shaping into that recognizable crescent form.

A nice bonus: leftover dough can become more than one pastry

Some sessions may include making cinnamon rolls using leftover dough. That’s a great perk because it gives you a little extra variety, and it makes the class feel even more productive. Just go in expecting a primary croissant focus, with possible add-ons depending on how the session runs.

The Chef Instruction Style Makes or Breaks It

This workshop is led by English-speaking pastry chefs. Names you may see include Guillaume, Fiorella, Sarah, Chloe, Sabrina, and others. The consistent theme is that the chefs explain steps clearly, move at a pace that supports beginners, and keep the mood light.

From what you’re likely to experience in this kind of class, the key value is not just learning that croissants are hard. It’s learning what parts are hard and what parts are actually teachable with the right cues. When instruction is strong, you stop feeling like croissant making is a talent you either have or you don’t.

You’ll also be working with themed elements while you bake. That matters because waiting for dough to behave can be boring in a normal kitchen, but here there are Emily in Paris conversation cards and a themed playlist to keep energy up during the slow parts.

You’ll get flour on your hands. That’s the point.

You dust up, you roll, you shape, and you bake. The chef guidance is there so you end up with pastries you recognize as croissants, not just bread sticks that went to pastry school by mistake.

The Emily in Paris Touches: Conversation Cards, Music, and Keepsakes

The theme isn’t just decoration. It’s part of how the workshop feels from start to finish.

You’ll get:

• Emily in Paris conversation cards during the session
• A themed playlist playing while you work
• An apron for workshop use
• A stylish Emily in Paris tote
• A personalized Polaroid with an Emily in Paris frame
• A takeaway box so you can bring pastries home

I like this for two reasons. First, it gives you a “memory object” that feels tied to the experience, not a generic postcard souvenir. Second, it helps the class feel like an event, so even if you’ve done other cooking classes before, this one lands differently.

The Polaroid is especially fun because it’s immediate, and it fits the show vibe. It’s small, but it adds a lot to how you remember the day.

Timing: 150 Minutes, but Be Ready for up to 3 Hours

The listed duration is 150 minutes, but plan for a possible stretch to 3 hours. The info you need to know is that it may run longer if more than 7 participants attend.

That variability is common with hands-on baking because everyone needs time to shape and get a proper result. If your schedule is tight, build in buffer time before and after.

My advice: schedule this workshop earlier in the day or in a time block where you’re not risking missing dinner reservations or a timed museum ticket.

What’s Included, and Why It’s Not Just Paying for Dough

At $134 per person, you’re paying for more than ingredients. You’re paying for:

• The croissant-making workshop itself
• An expert pastry chef (English instruction)
• Coffee, tea, or water
• The apron provided for workshop use
• The takeaway box
• Emily-themed merch, including a tote and Polaroid keepsake

So the value question is not only taste. It’s the full package. If you were to buy a croissant tour with no hands-on component, no chef guidance, and no souvenirs, you might pay a similar amount and still leave with less.

The included drinks are a small but thoughtful touch. Also, the fact that you get packaging plus branded souvenirs means you’re not scrambling to buy a bag or figure out how to transport warm pastries.

Food Rules: What You Can and Can’t Bring

Food and drinks are not allowed in this workshop. That means you should treat this as a complete, self-contained activity.

If you’re sensitive to smells, strong kitchen scents, or you’re planning around meal timing, do yourself a favor and eat beforehand unless you know the workshop drink option will be enough for you. But don’t bring outside snacks or drinks expecting to supplement during the class.

Who This Workshop Fits Best (and Who Should Skip It)

This workshop is a strong fit if you want:

• A beginner-friendly cooking class with step-by-step guidance
• A Paris activity that feels fun and designed, not just instructional
• A hands-on food experience you can repeat later
• Emily in Paris themed souvenirs you’ll actually use

It also works well for families and groups. The energy can be social because you’re chatting during downtime with conversation cards, and you’re building something together.

But it’s not suitable for:

• Gluten intolerance
• Lactose intolerance

Also, if you’re the kind of person who hates tactile tasks, you might find the flour-on-hands part less charming. For everyone else, that mess is part of the experience.

Price and Value: Is $134 a Fair Trade in Paris?

Let’s talk value honestly.

$134 for 150 minutes is not “cheap,” but it is also not outrageous for a guided, hands-on pastry class in central Paris that includes:

• Chef instruction
• All workshop materials you need to make and bake croissants
• Drinks
• Takeaway packaging
• A tote bag
• A personalized Polaroid with frame
• An apron provided for workshop use

If your goal is only to eat a croissant, you could do that for far less at a bakery. But if your goal is to learn technique, create something with your own hands, and leave with a built-in souvenir set, the price starts to make sense.

I’d call this a good value for:

• People who want one “memorable skill day” in Paris
• Families looking for a structured activity that isn’t just sightseeing
• Emily in Paris fans who want the theme without sacrificing the cooking part

Tips to Get the Best Day Possible

Here are the small things that can make your workshop smoother.

First, come with a flexible mindset about time. If you’re on a tight schedule, give yourself buffer because the workshop may run longer.

Second, plan your clothing for baking. You’ll likely handle dough, and you’ll be in a flour environment. The apron is provided, but you still want to wear something you don’t mind getting a bit dusty.

Third, bring your group energy. Since the class includes Emily-themed conversation cards, being willing to chat makes the session more fun. If you’re traveling solo, you can still enjoy it, but be ready to talk to the people next to you.

Should You Book This Emily in Paris Croissant-Making Workshop?

I think you should book this workshop if you want one of the few Paris activities that combines real food craft with a fully themed experience. The hands-on croissant making is the core, and the Emily touches add joy without getting in the way.

Skip it if you need gluten- or lactose-free options, or if you hate the idea of getting your hands involved. Also skip it if your day is so packed that a potential 3-hour run would be stressful.

If you’re on the fence, here’s the easiest decision rule: if you’d happily spend money on a guided workshop where you leave with both skills and souvenirs, this is a strong pick.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point and what’s the nearest metro?

You meet at Le 80 by Lili & Clo, 80 rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris. Look for the red storefront with LE 80 written in white. The nearest metro is Sentier (Line 3), about a 3 minute walk.

How long is the workshop, and can it run over time?

The workshop is listed as 150 minutes. It may last up to 3 hours, especially if more than 7 participants attend.

What’s included in the price?

The workshop includes the croissant-making class with an expert pastry chef, coffee, tea, or water, an Emily in Paris branded apron for workshop use, a takeaway box, an Emily tote, and a personalized Polaroid photo with an Emily in Paris frame.

Is it suitable for gluten or lactose intolerance?

No. The workshop is not suitable for people with gluten intolerance or people with lactose intolerance.

Is the class taught in English?

Yes. The instructor is listed as English.

Can I cancel and can I book without paying right away?

Cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. There is also a reserve now, pay later option so you can book without paying today.