Pastry Arts Training School in France

Ducasse Education:
Are you searching for quality French Pastry training in Europe? Located in Argenteuil, near Paris, Ducasse Education is a leading culinary and pastry arts school in France providing intensive pastry chef training programs for French culinary students, pastry arts students, international practicing chefs, and career changers who will benefit from the highest level of instruction. In addition to our Argenteuil school, we also have a training center in Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire department in south-central France. Combining theory with plenty of hands-on training, our 3-year Pastry Arts degree is taught in English or French by top-level instructors. Our shorter pastry arts programs (2-7 months) are taught in English, and include topics such as Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery Arts, Cake Making, and more.

• Benefit from top-quality education! With over 40 years experience in the restaurant industry, Alain Ducasse has become a culinary legend ranked among the chefs with the most Michelin stars in the world.

• Our cooking courses cover not only the essential functional culinary skills, but also in-depth knowledge of a range of specialized topics.

• We believe that hands-on training is essential. All of our courses are intensive and incorporate 85/90% of practical application.

• We keep our class sizes small (10/12 students) to ensure that each participant receives interactive and personalized training.

• The Ducasse Education community provides access to a wide network of professional chefs. 

• Our training is suitable for students at all levels. Whether you aspire to become a professional chef or are a practicing professional wishing to upgrade and strengthen their skills, we can help you to enhance your career opportunities.

• Bachelor Degree in Pastry Arts
3 years (includes two 5-month internships). Taught in English or French.

• French Pastry Arts Diploma Program
6-month skills-building training & 2-month internship in a French restaurant (taught in English).

• Expert Diploma Program in French Pastry Arts
2-3 months with option internship.
• Expert Diploma in Culinary Arts Program
2-month skills-building training & 1-month optional internship in a French restaurant (taught in English).

• French Chocolate & Confectionery Arts Program
2-month skills-building training & 1-month internship in a French restaurant (taught in English).

• French Bakery Arts Program
2-month skills-building training & 1-month optional internship (taught in English).

• French Pastry Campus - Summer & Spring Programs
2-month skills-building training & 1-month optional internship (taught in English).


Further Short-term / 2 Month Culinary Programs in Paris:
- CULINARY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH PASTRY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- GREEN GASTRONOMY ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH BAKERY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FRENCH CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONARY ARTS ESSENTIALS
- FOODIES & ENTREPRENEURS
- ARTS OF SERVICE & SOMMELIER ESSENTIALS.


Student Reviews:
"This program satisfied my needs, I learned the techniques that I'm looking for, I worked in a different way with excellent chefs and they gave me their knowledge in the best way."
- Paschalis

"It gives you the most complete knowledge all around the world, not only for French cuisine, it gives you an overview of all the cuisine around the world."
- Paolo