Fun Macaron Workshop for Kids in Paris

January 29, 2026

If you’re visiting Paris, macarons are a must-try. In case you’re not familiar, macarons are small, colorful French cookies made with almond flour and filled with sweet ganache, buttercream, or jam. They’re crispy on the outside, soft inside, and absolutely delicious.

Macarons come in many flavors—pistachio, lemon, chocolate, raspberry, and more. The filling changes depending on the flavor: chocolate usually uses ganache, fruit flavors often use buttercream or jam, and some creative ones even use custard or caramel cream. So each flavor can be a slightly different experience!

Close-up of a chocolate macaron with creamy ganache filling — A delicious chocolate macaron with rich ganache—crispy outside, soft inside, and perfect for tasting at home!

But did you know you can make your own? We recently joined a kid-friendly macaron workshop, and it was such a fun experience!

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Workshop Basics

We booked the macaron workshop through MUCURISA, a kid-friendly studio in Paris, located in the 16th arrondissement, a quiet residential area.

Ages: children of all ages (3+ recommended for shorter classes)
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price & Participants: €155 / person (includes ingredients). Some workshops count the minimum participants differently—sometimes it’s just children, sometimes parents are included, and age can also affect it. In our case, the minimum was 2 participants, so we booked for the two of us (parent + child).
Booking: Available through platforms like GetYourGuide

There are actually other kids’ macaron classes starting around €95, but we chose the shortest class because our child was only 3, and we wanted to keep it manageable. Class durations and age limits vary, so you must check before booking.

The workshop takes place in a private Parisian apartment, giving it a very cozy, at-home atmosphere. We were greeted with tea, and the building itself was an old Parisian apartment with a very classic elevator—super charming!

Interior of a small, cozy Parisian kitchen workshop — The workshop takes place in a private Parisian apartment, giving it a warm, homey atmosphere perfect for kids.

What the Workshop Is Like

This class focused on chocolate ganache-filled macarons. We started by making the ganache. Since it was a small batch, even little kids could mix it easily.

The macaron batter itself was prepared with a machine. My son helped add ingredients into the bowl and then watched the machine mix everything—he was fascinated by the process.

Child putting ingredients into the macaron mixing machine, hands in action — My little one got hands-on by adding the ingredients to the machine—watching the process in action made the experience so exciting!

Next came the fun part: adding colors and piping the batter. The instructor demonstrated first, then we tried. Piping is a bit tricky for small children, so parents help when needed, but we let our child experiment and pipe freely toward the end. Each participant could pick one color to use.

Child piping colorful macaron batter creatively, hands-on experience — After practicing with a parent, my little one got to freely create and pipe their own macarons—so much fun and very proud!

While the macarons baked, it was drawing time. The workshop provided a small drawing set, which was a nice break for a little one.

Child drawing at a small table with colored pencils during a baking break — While the macarons baked, my child enjoyed a creative drawing break—perfect for keeping little ones engaged!

Once baked, we filled the macarons with chocolate ganache to finish. We packaged the macarons in a special box to take home, but we (mostly my boy) definitely ate about half while making them—totally allowed, of course! 😄

Our Experience

I wasn’t sure if a 3-year-old could stay focused for the full 1.5 hours, but each step was short, hands-on, and very much like a craft activity. My child loved it—and of course, tasting the macarons afterward made it even more fun. After the class, my child kept talking about macarons and wanted to eat them again at home—so the experience really sparked their sweet tooth!

The instructor was very experienced with kids, which made everything run smoothly and helped my child feel confident and excited throughout the class. Even though my child only knew a few English words like “hello” and “thank you,” as long as the parent understands what’s going on, language is not a barrier at all—kids can fully enjoy the experience.

Having a drawing break was a brilliant idea to keep kids engaged. Seeing your child proud and excited about what they made is the best part of the whole experience.

Homemade macarons packed in a small box, some already eaten — The finished macarons, ready to take home – don’t expect to fill them fully in the box as your child take some before finished !

Summary & Recommendations

Kid-friendly & safe: Perfect for families visiting Paris
Memorable experience: Something kids will remember long after your trip
Booking tip: Reserve in advance—some classes don’t run every day, so check schedules carefully
Tips for parents: Shorter classes are better for younger kids; check age limits; let children try as much as possible themselves—only help when needed

If you’re traveling with kids of all ages and want a sweet Parisian experience beyond just eating macarons, this workshop is a must-try!