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At L’idée sucrée, we believe that the joy of baking is something to be shared!
Do you want to learn how to make your most beautiful pastry on your own, with friends, or with family? Discover our pastry classes specially designed for you. We organize pastry workshops in Bordeaux and its surroundings to share the secrets of the finest French pastry recipes. L’idée sucrée was born from the desire of a young pastry chef, Vincent Valton, to share his passion and expertise with as many people as possible. Our mission is to teach you, with enthusiasm and passion, how to create your favorite pastries at home like a chef!
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Pastry classes with our Teaching Pastry Chef, Vincent Valton
The Journey of a Globe-Trotting Pastry Chef
Vincent Valton’s passion for pastry originated with his grandmother and the smell of freshly baked brioche she made on Sunday mornings. His family has always had a taste for good food and homemade dishes. His older brother, passionate about French gastronomy, pursued a career in cooking. Vincent, also drawn to the culinary arts, found his calling in pastry.
At 15, he joined the Compagnons du Devoir and traveled across France. He became the Head Pastry Chef at Jardin des Sens, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant of the Pourcel brothers. These travels ignited his love for adventure. He went on to work as a pastry chef in Melbourne, New York, and then Kobe, Japan. These experiences taught him discipline and gave him a broad perspective on the world.
Upon returning to Paris, he joined the prestigious Fauchon as the head of creative development. There, he discovered his love for teaching through international franchise training. After five years, driven by his passion for sharing knowledge, he joined Le Cordon Bleu in 2017 as a Teaching Chef. Simultaneously, he participated in the TV show “Le Meilleur Pâtissier: les professionnels” on M6, which allowed him to push his creative boundaries.
Inspired by entrepreneurial ventures, he founded L’idée sucrée in January 2020 in Bordeaux to share his passion and expertise with a wider audience. During the pandemic, he became a training instructor at L’institut Culinaire de France in Bordeaux, sponsored by Pierre Hermé. Finally, in 2021, L’idée sucrée made its return!
Values of Humility, Passion, and Knowledge Sharing
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Private or Group Pastry Workshops in Bordeaux
“I’ve heard a thousand times that pastries always look perfect in a professional kitchen, but it’s impossible to recreate them as well at home. My promise is that you will be able to make your favorite pastries in your own kitchen!” — Vincent Valton, founder of L’idée sucrée.
Want to learn how to make a lemon meringue pie, a strawberry fraisier, chocolate éclairs, or caramel cream puffs? L’idée sucrée organizes pastry workshops and classes at home tailored to your desires and needs. We offer pastry workshops for children, gluten-free pastry classes, sugar-free baking lessons, and even brunch workshops. Our offerings adapt to your tastes and preferences!
So, are you ready to bake?
L’idée sucrée also offers regional pastry classes where you can learn to make Bordeaux specialties such as cannelés, Saint-Émilion macarons, Dunes Blanches, or Puits d’amour. Girondine pastries will no longer hold any secrets for you!
We also teach you how to make beautiful chocolate croissants, plain croissants, or braided brioche with our viennoiseries workshops!
We provide free transportation to Bordeaux and its surroundings. Whether you live in Bordeaux Center or its neighboring districts (Bouscat-Chartrons, Grand Parc neighborhood, Nansouty, Saint-Pierre, Saint Augustin, Mériadeck, or La Bastide), we’ll come to your place to give you a delightfully sweet experience!
We also serve other nearby towns like Bordeaux-Lac, Pessac, Mérignac, Bègles, Talence, or Lormont.
CONTACT US (if you have any doubts!)
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Pastry Workshops for Team Building in the Bordeaux Region
Looking to strengthen the bonds within your teams in your Bordeaux-based company through a friendly and original activity? Have you considered team-building? Or the art of baking as a team to challenge yourselves, surpass each other, and above all, have fun?
Strengthening team cohesion is a field well-versed by Vincent Valton, pastry chef and founder of L’idée sucrée. For 15 years, he led teams he motivated, trained, and challenged. It’s his hands-on experience that will guide you throughout your corporate pastry workshop.
We offer corporate pastry workshops in Bordeaux and its surroundings tailored to your objectives and budget (timing, team challenges, entertainment, etc.). Quality and customer satisfaction are paramount to us, which is why we strive to personalize all our team-building workshops to best meet your expectations.
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Free Consulting Sessions for Professionals in Bordeaux
Are you a professional in the restaurant industry in the Bordeaux region (pastry chefs, bakers, ice cream makers, restaurateurs) looking to enhance your menu or revitalize your offerings while adhering to specific guidelines? Do you have budget, time, and quality constraints?
L’idée sucrée supports restaurant professionals in reinventing and innovating. With 20 years of pastry experience, our pastry chef can provide dishes or desserts tailored to your clientele, constraints, and objectives.
How does it work? We offer free consulting sessions according to your schedule to assist you in your development or repositioning.
DISCOVER OUR CONSULTING SERVICES
For 20 years, the passion for pastry and raw flavors has guided Vincent Valton throughout his journey. His expertise enables L’idée sucrée to share delicious recipes through accessible pastry workshops, in a friendly and sharing atmosphere!
So, what are you waiting for?
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Learn more about our Head Pastry Chef, Vincent Valton:
His favorite dish: trofie al pesto
His favorite pastry: Paris-Brest
His favorite fruit: banana and hazelnut for dried fruit
His character trait: direct, humble, and reliable
His favorite country: Australia for the kindness of its inhabitants
His favorite city: Melbourne for its European vibe
His favorite movies: Inception and Gladiator (American films) and Le Prénom (French film)
His sport: jogging, squash
His motto: Taste above all. “I only use 2 or 3 flavors maximum in my pastries to ensure that the tastes are highlighted as they should be.”
His values: passion, humility, transmission
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