Thursday, December 11

Arrive on your own in Paris and get settled into the charming five-star Le Grand Mazarin hotel, located in Le Marais neighborhood, filled with bistros and boutiques. We’ll have an early evening welcome reception at the hotel so you can meet our team and your fellow bakers. Enjoy the evening on your own to rest or start exploring Paris.

Friday, December 12

A holiday bakery tour is the best way to explore Paris, and that’s exactly how we’ll start this magical day. Afterward, enjoy a bûche de Noël tasting and baking class at La Cuisine Paris, Bake from Scratch’s home away from home in Paris. The evening is on your own to enjoy Paris.

Saturday, December 13

Start the day with a baking class at La Cuisine Paris and then spend the afternoon shopping or exploring Paris.

Sunday, December 14

We’ll start the day at Bastille Market for a tour and shopping, the Parisian way. After the market, we’ll head to La Cuisine Paris for a lovely lunch of items purchased at the market and a madeleine demonstration by Brian Hart Hoffman. Enjoy the afternoon on your own. In the early evening, we’ll enjoy a Champagne river cruise on the Seine, where you’ll see Paris sparkle and shine as the sun sets.

Monday, December 15

After checking out of Le Grand Mazarin, we’ll depart for a memorable day and evening at the Ritz Paris. A morning entremet class at Ecole Ritz Escoffier will be followed by afternoon tea and a luxurious stay at this storied hotel.

Tuesday, December 16

Departures on your own.

Where We’ll Stay

We’ll stay at the fabulous five-star hotel Le Grand Mazarin in the heart of the Le Marais neighborhood, where bistros and boutiques abound.

The last night of the retreat will be spent at the famed Ritz Paris, located in historic Place Vendôme. Inside this grand hotel, you’ll find elegance and exceptional hospitality.

Due to the uniqueness and European charm of this hotel, double-occupancy rooms do not have two beds. Two sets of linens for one bed can be provided upon request.  

Travel to and from Paris

There are daily flights from the US to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Paris and to Le Grand Mazarin hotel when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from Ritz Paris to the airport or their next destination at the end of the retreat.

The Bake from Scratch team is at your disposal to help you navigate travel. Email events@bakefromscratch.com for assistance.

Booking

Half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours along with a signed travel waiver and cancellation policy acknowledgment to secure your reservation. Each person traveling must sign this document. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due June 5, 2025. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Costs

The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, some meals, all scheduled retreat activities, and transit from Le Grand Mazarin to Ritz Paris. Single-occupancy, double-occupancy, and baking participant plus non-baking guest rates are available.

Your credit card will be charged by Hoffman Media, the parent company of Bake from Scratch.

Cancellation

Since the trip is nonrefundable, we recommend buying travel insurance.

If you don’t purchase travel insurance, you agree to indemnify us against any charges that might otherwise be covered by your insurance. You further agree that we are not responsible for any costs of cancellation or costs related to travel interruptions or sickness, including COVID-19. Due to COVID-19, there may be limitations relating to activities. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result of changing circumstances. Please know that we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a safe baking retreat for our guests, but there is an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 when traveling. By booking this baking retreat, you acknowledge and assume these risks associated with travel. 

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 20 participants have signed up by September 1, 2025. We will send an email confirmation to all participants when this number has been met. If Bake from Scratch initiates the cancellation, we will refund all payments.

Have a question about this baking retreat? Email events@bakefromscratch.com.

What airport do I fly into?

There are daily flights from the US to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Upon arrival at CDG, we recommend taking a taxi from the official taxi stand to Le Grand Mazarin. If you’d prefer to book a car service, the hotel can do that on your behalf.

Can I extend my stay at the hotels?

If you’d like to inquire about additional nights in Paris, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Some guests like to book a room for the night before their arrival so it is ready after all-night flights from the US. We can make requests for early check-ins but cannot guarantee your room will be ready before the official hotel check-in time.

Is breakfast included?

Daily breakfast is included.

Are children able to attend this retreat?

All participants must be 18 years old or older to attend this baking retreat.

What should I plan to wear during baking classes and on the retreat?

For baking classes and most activities, the dress is smart casual. For the afternoon tea, business attire is required. Sneakers are recommended for standing in baking classes and walking on cobblestone streets. In Paris and around Europe, athletic wear is not frequently worn.

Are the baking classes hands-on?

Yes, all baking classes are hands-on.

If I book a double-occupancy package, will the hotel room have two beds?

Due to the uniqueness and European charm of the hotels, double-occupancy rooms do not have two beds. If you are traveling with a friend or adult child, you can request two sets of linens on one bed. 

Is this retreat better suited for professionals or home bakers?

Our retreats are geared toward passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome. Whether you’re a beginning baker or someone who’s been baking for years, our baking classes and culinary experiences offer immersion into local baking cultures, so there’s always something everyone can learn.

Will we have any free time?

You will have some free time in Paris to explore on your own. We will equip you with our list of favorite restaurants, shops, and activities.

I want to bring my travel companion, but they don’t want to participate in the baking classes. What can they do?

We offer a baking participant plus non-baking guest package for this very reason! This package allows you to bake and participate in all retreat activities while your travel companion explores on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, daily breakfast, welcome reception, river cruise, afternoon tea, and transfer from Le Grand Mazarin to Ritz Paris is included for your non-baking companion.

To reserve your space, email events@bakefromscratch.com. You will be required to pay your deposit within 48 hours and sign a travel waiver and acknowledgement of cancellation policy via AdobeSign. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.