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A half-eaten pastry dusted with powdered sugar on a dark plate. 1
A building entrance with a red door, a glass door with a logo, and a stone archway. 2
Two round pastries with a golden-brown crust on a speckled ceramic plate. 3
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Bordeaux Canelé & Gâteau Basque Atelier: Pastry Experience

By The Gastronome Bordeaux, SAS
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Overview

  • 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 drink

Activity location

    • Bordeaux
    • Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 35 Rue de la Fusterie, 33000 Bordeaux, France | Large red carriage doors leading to glass entry doors with signage reading "The Gastronome"
    • Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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What's included, what's not

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    Hands-on pastry atelier in Bordeaux
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    Guided instruction throughout the experience
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    Introduction to the history and technique of the canelé
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    Preparation of canelé and Gâteau Basque
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    Tasting of both pastries
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    Drink served in the atelier
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    All taxes and fees included
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    Transport to and from the atelier
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    Accommodation
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    Additional food or drinks not listed

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

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 caramelised exterior and a soft, custardy centre. 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 speciality 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 drink in the atelier.

Location

Activity location

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    • Bordeaux
    • Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 35 Rue de la Fusterie, 33000 Bordeaux, France | Large red carriage doors leading to glass entry doors with signage reading "The Gastronome"
    • Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France