Top Île-de-France Classes & Workshops

Design your own personal perfume, or ‘parfum’ as the French call it, during this workshop in Paris. Learn about the different families of perfumes and tenacities of scents from a perfumer teacher, and then play with a range of scents to create three different perfumes. Take home your parfum of choice in a 50-ml bottle. This artistic experience is limited to eight people, ensuring a more memorable experience.

Don’t just nibble croissants and pains au chocolat during your trip to Paris—bake them yourself during this hands-on, small-group pastry class. Head to the professional kitchen (conveniently located in central Paris), meet your chef instructor, and enjoy a hot beverage. Then, it’s time to roll up your sleeves: you’ll learn the step-by-step secrets to making perfectly laminated dough, and will enjoy your own homemade treats at the end.

Learn how to make delicious macarons from a professional chef with this small-group class for up to seven people. Your instructor will provide you with everything you need to make delectable macarons—including equipment and ingredients—and equip you with the necessary skills to make the celebrated French treat at home.

Devour a 3-course gourmet dinner prepared by famous chef Thierry Marx at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie. This French culinary experience is the perfect opportunity to commemorate your time in France with your travel companions. Upon arrival, bypass the long ticket line and go straight to the elevator. Enjoy free time to explore the tower’s first level before or after your meal.

See the sights of Paris lit up at night on a tour by Citroën 2CV, a classic French car. Enjoy a bottle of Champagne in the car as you’re driven along the Champs-Elysées and past attractions such as the Arc de Triomphe, the Louvre, Île de la Cité, and the Eiffel Tower. Then head to the Montmartre district to see the lights of the Moulin Rouge and Sacré Coeur Basilica.

Ensure that you catch your train in time with stress-free transfer from your Paris hotel to any station in the city. Forget the crowded metro and avoid an overpriced taxi. Instead, relax in prompt, private, and comfortable transportation.  Provide your departure details and your driver will collect you from your accommodation with ample time to arrive at the station.

For a fun twist on a typical sightseeing tour, don't miss this private excursion in Paris where your guide whisks you around in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Cruise the charming capital with the wind in your face, and pass many of the city's must-see sights and off-the-beaten-path areas. Highlights include a ride through the village of Montmartre, and views of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and expansive Hôtel des Invalides.

Paris’ array of famous monuments and neighborhoods can be overwhelming—what to see first? How to get there? Leave it to a professional on this private 3-hour tour by Citroën 2CV that allows you to relax in a classic French car as you’re driven past top attractions and lesser-known gems. Admire the elegant architecture, take in the atmosphere of different districts like the Marais and St-Germain-des- Prés, and see icons like the Louvre and Eiffel Tower.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to the Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY) International Airport with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at your centrally located Paris hotel (postcode beginning with 75 only), and relax on the journey to the airport in an eco-friendly hybrid car or minivan (depending on the size of your group). Transfer services are available from 4am until 11pm, 7 days a week.

Discover a bargain hunter’s paradise at Paris’ St-Ouen flea market, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Browse hundreds of unique market stalls accompanied by your local guide, who will help you find what you’re looking for and negotiate the best deals with vendors. Shop like a true insider at the amazing open-air market, which is been in operation since 1885. Group numbers are limited to 10 people for a personalized shopping experience.

Grab your sweetie and hop inside a Citroën 2CV for a romantic exploration of Paris’ top sights. As you’re driven through the city in this classic French car, just relax and take in the beautiful views and charming atmosphere. Pass by landmarks like the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, Eiffel Tower and Louvre, and cruise through the historically bohemian Montmartre district.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) car with a Champagned break at the Champ de Mars during this experience. Enjoy a private tour seeing the city's main sights—like the Eiffel Tower and Moulin Rouge—from the passenger seat of a classic 2CV. Learn about artsy and bohemian districts like Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre from your expert private guide.

Travelers with only a few hours in Paris have limited sightseeing options, and usually end up choosing a typical bus tour. You can get more out of a quick sightseeing excursion with this private tour experience, where your guide whisks you around Paris in a vintage motorcycle sidecar. As you explore the bustling urban metropolis, pass must-see attractions, like the Trocadéro Gardens and Grand Palais—and see it all in no time.

On this quirky, offbeat sightseeing tour, you’ll ditch the packed coach visits and enjoy a bespoke ride through Paris on a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Enjoy unobstructed, open-air views of the city’s top landmarks as you cruise past Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Palais Garnier, and other attractions. Tours include round-trip, door-to-door hotel transfers and a glass of Champagne.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Paris with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle Airport, and relax on the journey to your Paris hotel or private residence. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers, and offer the smoothest and most personalized way to travel.

Visit one of France’s most popular locations, the Palace of Versailles, on this private excursion from Paris. Explore the home of former French kings and queens as you stroll through hidden rooms, the Hall of Mirrors, and the gardens as well as the Petit Trianon of Marie Antoinette. Learn about the rich history of France and Versailles from your dedicated tour guide as you explore.

Discover grand spires and medieval houses along the Eure River on a 5-hour trip to Chartres from Paris with a private driver and guide. Find out firsthand why the Chartres Cathedral has been a pilgrimage place since the 12th century as you explore the rich symbols and artwork that adorn the stunning interior. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour, so you can visit the cathedral and surrounding old city at your own pace, with plenty of time to see the places that interest you most.

This Seine River dinner or lunch cruise is a relaxing way to view Paris landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Admire the waterfront sights and pass under bridges such as the Pont Neuf as you savor a gourmet 3-course meal, paired with a glass or half bottle of Champagne. Enjoy exquisite cuisine and fine service aboard a La Marina de Paris glass-enclosed boat.

Explore the Palace of Versailles on a day trip from Paris by train that includes time to discover the palace gardens and the Petit Trianon, where Marie Antoinette spent much of her time. Inside the palace, you'll see the Hall of Mirrors and the state apartments before heading outside to the private domain of the former French Queen. Many visitors to Versailles don't take the time to visit the queen's separate home and village with its farm and gardens, so don't miss this more in-depth experience.

See another side of Versailles—and venture to parts of the palace grounds that few visitors explore—on this afternoon tour of the Petit Trianon. Located in Versailles’ sprawling gardens, the Petit Trianon is a private palace, once favored by Marie Antoinette. See the landmark and its companion gardens, visit the Queen’s Hamlet (a replica rustic village), explore the elegant Queen’s Theatre, and learn more about the controversial Marie Antoinette and her life at Versailles.

See the major sights of Paris from the water on a hop-on hop-off Seine boat cruise. With either a 1- or 2-day ticket, glide leisurely along the river, hopping off and on when you wish to visit the attractions that most interest you, such as the Eiffel Tower, Musée d'Orsay, the Louvre and Notre Dame. Or simply stay on the boat to admire Paris’ World Heritage-listed riverbanks.

The Eiffel Tower is Paris's most iconic attraction, with ultra-long lines to match! Save time with this combo activity, which includes skip-the-line entry to levels 1 and 2 of the Eiffel Tower, a cruise along the River Seine, and a full-day pass on a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour, so you can explore the city at your leisure.

Make sightseeing more memorable by seeing the highlights of Paris from the passenger seat of a vintage Citroen 2CV. Let your private guide drive you through the city in one of France's most beloved vehicles, the Deux Chevaux. See the main attractions of Paris, including the Eiffel Tower, Opera Garnier, Île de la Cité and much more. Choose from several departure options in the morning, afternoon or evening.