Accommodations in Paris
9Confidentiel is a four-star boutique hotel located in the Marais neighborhood of Paris and a quick five-minute walk from La Cuisine Paris. This cozy hotel is located on a picturesque street, just steps away from some of the best restaurants, wine bars, coffee shops, tearooms, and shopping in Paris.

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.  

Accommodations in Strasbourg
In Strasbourg, our group will stay at the four-star LÉONOR Hotel, a new property in the historic city center that’s a quick walk to the Christmas markets, boulangeries, pâtisseries, and amazing Alsatian restaurants.

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

If you are interested in extending your time in Paris, please inquire about additional nights by emailing events@bakefromscratch.com.

Booking
To be confirmed, half of the retreat cost (50%) is due within 48 hours of booking. The second half of the retreat cost (50%) is due June 1, 2023. We accept payment by American Express, Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, and Amazon Pay. Trip prices are in US dollars.

Travel to and from Paris
Guests are responsible for getting themselves to Paris and to 9Confidentiel on Monday, December 11, when the retreat commences. Guests will be responsible for getting themselves from 9Confidentiel to the airport or their next destination on Monday, December 18.

Costs
The price of the trip includes all hotel accommodations, all baking classes, all scheduled retreat activities, train transfers to/from Strasbourg, breakfast daily, some meals, and welcome wine reception.

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 suggest buying trip 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 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. 

If a mandatory quarantine for visitors is in effect for travel to France during the retreat, the retreat will be cancelled and your money will be refunded in full. If quarantine is required of you due to not meeting entry standards such as a COVID-19 vaccination, you are responsible for adhering to France’s quarantine regulations and will not be offered a refund. You are responsible for following all travel protocols to enter France. This may include proof of vaccination, a health visa, and negative COVID-19 test. (We will help you navigate this process, don’t worry.)

We reserve the right to cancel this retreat if fewer than 16 participants have signed up by September 1, 2023. 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. Please note that we are monitoring travel advisories related to the COVID-19 pandemic closely.

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

Can I extend my stay at the hotel?
If you’d like to inquire about additional nights at the hotel, please email events@bakefromscratch.com.

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 may not have two beds. Two sets of linens for one bed can be provided upon request. 

Is breakfast included?
Daily breakfast is included at the hotels in Paris and Strasbourg.

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?
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes. Long hair should be pulled back. Aprons will be provided.

Are the baking classes hands-on?
Yes, all baking classes will be hands-on.

Is this retreat better-suited for professionals or home bakers?
Our retreats are geared for passionate home bakers, but professionals are always welcome.

Will we have any free time?
You will have some free time in Paris and Strasbourg to explore, shop for holiday gifts, sip, and eat.

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 Paris and Strasbourg on their own. As a part of this package, hotel accommodations, train transfers to/from Strasbourg, daily breakfast, welcome wine reception, and the group outing in Alsace is included for your non-baking companion.

To reserve your space, email events@bakefromscratch.com. Reservations will be taken in the order in which we receive emails.