Bordeaux Canelé & Gâteau Basque Atelier: Pastry Experience
ID: GYG1348822-2059502
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Learn to make Bordeaux's iconic canelé and a traditional Gâteau Basque in a small-group pastry atelier.
Join a small-group pastry atelier limited to 8 participants and discover the techniques behind the canelé, Bordeaux's iconic pastry. Together, you will prepare a full batch of canelés, learning the essential steps that create their signature contrast between a deeply caramelized exterior and a soft, custardy center. The experience begins with an introduction to their history and key technical principles.
You will then move into the preparation process, focusing on batter consistency, mould preparation, and baking technique—essential elements for achieving an authentic canelé.
While the canelés bake, explore another specialty of Southwest France: the Gâteau Basque. Prepare and decorate your own pastry, choosing between a pastry cream or traditional jam filling, with guidance throughout the process.
The experience concludes with a tasting of both pastries, accompanied by a beverage in the atelier.
Highlights
- Master the techniques behind Bordeaux's iconic canelé
- Discover the traditions behind two Southwest French pastries
- Prepare and decorate your own Gâteau Basque
- Take home techniques for recreating both pastries
- Enjoy a tasting of both pastries with a beverage
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This experience takes place as a small-group pastry atelier guided throughout by a professional instructor.
You will begin with an introduction to the history and technique behind the canelé, Bordeaux’s iconic pastry. Together, the group prepares a full batch of canelés, learning the essential steps that create their signature contrast between a caramelized exterior and a soft, custardy center.
Each participant will prepare their own Gâteau Basque, choosing between traditional pastry cream or jam filling.
The session concludes with a tasting of both pastries.
Large red carriage doors leading to glass entry doors with signage reading "The Gastronome"
INCLUDED
- Hands-on pastry atelier in Bordeaux
- Guided instruction throughout the experience
- Introduction to the history and technique of the canelé
- Preparation of canelé and Gâteau Basque
- Tasting of both pastries
- Beverage served in the atelier
- All taxes and fees included
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the atelier
- Accommodation
- Additional food or beverages not listed
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
