Bordeaux Baking: Canelé & Madeleine Class
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Overview
Experience Baking Canele and Madeleine in Bordeaux offers a delightful journey into the heart of French pastry. This hands-on workshop, set in a beautifully restored 17th-century atelier in Bordeaux, invites guests to learn the art of crafting canelés, the city’s iconic caramelized treats, from scratch. Participants will use traditional copper molds, gaining insight into the techniques that make these pastries so special.
Under the guidance of native English-speaking instructors, who share local perspectives and translate French culture, guests also discover the secrets behind madeleines. Each session includes a unique, seasonally inspired preparation of these shell-shaped cakes. The experience balances hands-on activity with cultural immersion, making it ideal for food enthusiasts and curious travelers seeking an authentic taste of Bordeaux.
The grand finale is a tasting of the freshly baked canelés and madeleines, paired with local wine or a warm beverage. This small-group experience ensures personalized attention, creating a memorable connection to Bordeaux’s culinary heritage. It's more than just a cooking class; it's an insider's peek into French tradition.
Highlights
Make Canelés from Scratch: Learn to bake Bordeaux's famous canelé pastry using traditional copper molds.
English-Speaking Chef: A local English-speaking chef will guide you through the baking process.
Taste Local Wine: Enjoy your freshly baked treats paired with a glass of local Bordeaux wine.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy a small group experience, ensuring personalized attention and a chance to connect with fellow food lovers.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers rave about the hands-on canelé-making experience, the instructor's expertise, and the delicious tastings. It's considered a fun, educational, and highly recommended activity.

Customers loved learning to make canelés and hearing the story behind them.
The instructor's excellent English made the class fun and easy to understand.
People enjoyed tasting other French pastries during the canelé baking time.
The class is highly recommended for a fun and educational experience.
The Journey
17th-Century Atelier in Bordeaux
A beautifully restored space in the heart of Bordeaux, serving as the venue for the baking workshop. It offers a warm and immersive setting, designed for comfort, creativity, and connection, where guests can delve into Bordeaux's culinary heritage.
Baillardran
A famed establishment in Bordeaux known for selling canelés. While not part of the hands-on experience, it represents the city's renowned pastry culture.
La Toque Cuivrée
A local favorite in Bordeaux, also known for its canelés. Similar to Baillardran, it showcases the city's canelé tradition but is not a direct stop in the itinerary.
Know Before You Go
This baking experience includes all cooking ingredients, use of cooking equipment, government fees, and alcoholic beverages. Gratuities are not included. The meeting point is at a beautifully restored 17th-century space in the heart of Bordeaux. Pickup and drop-off are not provided.
Hot Tip
Customers who have attended this workshop highly recommend it, with one person saying they recommend it 11/10! They enjoyed the experience of making the canelé and learning about the history behind it.