Manufacturing of the traditional French baguette

Highlights

A LITTLE HISTORY... You will learn that the baguette owes its origin to the Napoleonic campaigns: the breads were previously round for better conservation. This form would have been invented by Napoleon's bakers in order to make the bread more easily transported in a pocket by the soldiers. ..TURN YOUR SLEEVES You will learn to master the art of making and shaping French baguette thanks to your artisan-baker. You will discover that the baguette must correspond to very specific characteristics, that each craftsman has his own techniques of confection, etc. This moment of sharing will also allow you to learn more about the baking profession and the particularities of this very special profession.

Summary

A LITTLE HISTORY... You will learn that the baguette owes its origin to the Napoleonic campaigns: the breads were previously round for better conservation. This form would have been invented by Napoleon's bakers in order to make the bread more easily transported in a pocket by the soldiers. ..TURN YOUR SLEEVES You will learn to master the art of making and shaping French baguette thanks to your artisan-baker. You will discover that the baguette must correspond to very specific characteristics, that each craftsman has his own techniques of confection, etc. This moment of sharing will also allow you to learn more about the baking profession and the particularities of this very special profession.

Tour info

Duration

1 hours

Why take this tour?

To understand French and France, you must know everything from the stick. This is THE obligatory passage! This experience will be followed by a tasting on site and you will leave with a baguette.

What’s included?

baguette
Private transportation

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 1h 30m
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

GREETS PARIS

About operator:

You are invited to open the doors of a confidential world and live unique experiences in Paris. And for example, you will be able to attend the realization of a dish alongside a starred Chef immersed in his kitchens, visit the workshops of actors of Luxury, you confront an Olympic champion, visit places normally prohibited to the public, etc.