Make a Lemon Pastry Optical Illusion in Paris
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Overview
Lemon Trompe L’oeil - Pastry optical illusion in Le Marais, experience the art of creating a lemon pastry that looks exactly like the real fruit! This fun, hands-on cooking class is perfect for small groups who want to learn the secrets behind this famous French dessert.
Inspired by the renowned pastry chef Cedric Grolet, this class will teach participants how to make their own 'Trompe l'Oeil' lemon pastry. Participants will learn the techniques to recreate this impressive dessert at home. This experience takes place in Le Marais, a historic district known for its charming streets and delicious food.
During this 1.5-hour class, participants will learn to prepare the fillings, assemble the lemon, and master the coating and painting techniques. The class has a capacity of 3 people, ensuring personalized attention. At the end of the class, participants can taste the lemon pastry made by the instructor.

Highlights
Learn a French Pastry Secret: Discover the techniques to create a lemon 'Trompe l'Oeil' pastry.
Small Group Setting: Enjoy a hands-on class with a maximum of 3 participants.
Taste Your Creation: Savor the lemon pastry made by the instructor at the end of the class.
Bring Home a Lemon: Each guest will take home a lemon to use in their own baking.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy this small-group, hands-on class where they learn to make a visually stunning and delicious lemon pastry.

Visitors enjoyed learning a new skill.
Many visitors found the class fun.
Several visitors felt they would be able to recreate the pastry at home.
Participants appreciated the small group setting and personal attention.
Some companions could not participate in the activity.
The class can only accept a limited amount of participants.
The Journey
Le Marais Baking Class
A hands-on French baking class located in Le Marais, dedicated to teaching the art of creating the Lemon Trompe L'oeil pastry. Participants learn the techniques behind this famous dessert, from filling preparation to coating and painting, in a small group setting.
Baking workshop
In this workshop, individuals learn to replicate the renowned Lemon Trompe L’Oeil pastry, popularized by Cedric Grolet, using simple ingredients and accessible techniques, emphasizing a hands-on approach to mastering this famous French pastry.
Know Before You Go
This class includes all ingredients and tools needed to make the lemon pastry. Participants will also get to taste the pastry made by the instructor and take one lemon home. Companions who are not participating can attend, but there is a fee of €60, payable via the website, and only one companion is allowed. Only guests who have reserved a spot are allowed to attend and participate in the workshop.
Hot Tip
Remember that the lemon shape used in the class was made by a previous group, as it needs at least 8 hours to cool down properly. Make sure to reserve a companion spot ahead of time if bringing someone who won't be participating.