Top Paris Unique Experiences - page 2

Spend some quality time in the kitchens of a French bakery to learn the inside secrets of French baking during a boulangerie tour. Join an expert French baker in the back rooms of a well-known bakery in central Paris to hear some of the secrets that make French pastries and breads so special and learn how to make a perfect French baguette.

Experience the art of French savoir-faire during this hands-on workshop in luxury handcrafted jewelry. Choose between morning, afternoon, or evening sessions, which include an insider’s immersion into a real-life showroom in the city’s trendiest district, the Marais. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with wine before designing a one-of-a-kind jewelry souvenir to take home.

Find out what it's like to be a Parisian on this private tour with a guide who introduces you to hip districts and discover places where locals hang out. Starting in the Latin Quarter, walk across the Seine to the Canal St. Martin and Village Saint Paul neighborhoods, and checkout vintage shopping, a bakery, a trendy home store, and more.

Learn the secrets to making traditional French baguettes and croissants during a 2-hour baking workshop with a chef. Get time-tested recipes handed down over generations, and bread-making techniques that will help you make perfect baked goods. This is a hands-on baking lesson in the back rooms of a French bakery in Paris with group size limited to eight people for maximum personal attention from the instructor for each student. Leave the class with your own freshly-baked baguette to snack on later.

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Explore the scenic streets of Saint-Germain-des Prés in the sweetest way possible. This family-friendly pastry and chocolate tour features a treasure hunt and several tastings. Visit the oldest chocolate shop in Paris, choose from a wide variety of macaron flavors, sample salted butter caramel, and end with delicious ice cream or hot chocolate, depending on the season.

Get swept up in the charm of ‘Old Paris’ on a walking tour of the fashionable Le Marais district, home to stately mansions, cutting-edge galleries, rich Jewish heritage, and a thriving LGBTQ scene. Hear the rich history behind one of the oldest quarters of Paris from a guide who knows its streets well, popping into hand-picked bistros, bakeries, art centers, and wine bars that line the cobblestone streets.

Thought France was all about wine? Think again. The country has a long history of brewing beer, and Paris has some fantastic craft breweries. Learn about the forgotten history of brewing in France, why French beers fell off the radar, and the way the craft beer scene is heading today, with tastings as you go.

Treat yourself to an enchanting evening at Vaux le Vicomte, a lavish, 17th-century French castle and estate. Special packages a formal, multi-course dinner, illuminated by over 2,000 castles, plus a late-night fireworks display. You’ll also enjoy intimate visits to the chateau, gardens, and carriage museum, without the rush of daytime crowds.

Take a day trip to Giverny to see the garden depicted in so many of Claude Monet's masterpieces. Tour the artist’s former home, now a museum, and explore his beautiful gardens at your leisure—the water lily garden is particularly famous. Visit the nearby Museum of Impressionism to see more great works from the Impressionists. This half-day, small-group tour from Paris is self-guided, which means you get to see Giverny’s attractions at your own pace.

Train your taste buds to appreciate some of France's finest chocolate with a private chocolate tasting experience in Paris. With the help of a gourmet guide, explore the history of the delectable desert in Europe and learn how to identify top-notch cocoa products. Put your new skills into practice as you taste a hand-picked selection of fine dark chocolate bars on a delicious journey toward becoming a true chocolate connoisseur.

With iconic landmarks and beautiful riverside scenery, Paris is a photographer’s dream destination—but knowing where to find the best angles requires local knowledge. On this tour, explore Paris with your guide to lead the way, and head straight to the vantage points with the finest views. Customise your itinerary to capture must-see sites like the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre, and capture the best of Paris on camera.

Benefit from personalized attention from the chocolatier during this 1.5-hour private chocolate-making workshop. Focus on the technical details of chocolate making and learn about the workshop's various methods of chocolate production. You'll make some sweet creations to take home after the class.

Add some variety to your Paris itinerary and learn to make French macarons from a local chef. Take a cooking class in a private apartment in central Paris, where your chef will guide you through the process of making one of the country's most delightful sweets. Watch how to make the perfect meringues and hear the secrets behind the flavorful layers of cream. Class size is limited to eight people, ensuring more personalized attention.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Château de Fontainebleau and its nearby town on this easy day trip from Paris. As this is a private tour you can customize it to suit your needs and interests. Suggested activities, aside from the unmissable castle, include local food tasting and a stroll in the woods. This day trip includes a delightful mix of history, culture, cuisine, and gentle activity.

With a city as large as Paris, it can be overwhelming to know where to find the best Christmas lights and decorations. This tour will save you hours researching your trip by having a local host to take you to a variety of magical festive sites. Learn about Parisian festive traditions as you stroll along the romantic streets with your guide. You’ll see the markets of Le Marais, stop by patisseries and sweet shops, and enjoy a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate too.

Stroll through Paris’ Bohemian past with this guided walking tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. Explore these neighborhoods known as havens for the city’s intellectuals and artists and discover TV and film locations and witness the City of Love light up as the sun descends. See the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, Pantheon, the Church of Saint Sulpice, the Church of Saint Germain des Pres, and browse the shelves at the Shakespeare and Company Bookshop and enjoy a mouthwatering French pastry.

Do as the Parisians do: sipping wine along the banks of the Seine or at a chic café. You’ll get a local perspective on this personalized tour of Paris at night. Spend 3 hours exploring Parisian nightlife, including vibrant or tucked-away neighborhood bars. Afterward, your guide recommends trendy clubs and music venues to continue your party until the sun comes up.

Get a true taste of Parisian life while exploring the culinary delights of the Marais District with a local gourmand. Walking with a private guide for 3 hours, you’re introduced to French culture and cuisine in a way that’s difficult to achieve on your own. Wander into charming boulangeries, fromageries, patisseries, and charcuteries—even a classic creperie—while sampling gourmet specialties at each stop.

Indulge in a one-of-a-kind, gourmet meal in Paris—all prepared by a former “MasterChef” winner—with this high-end dinner experience. In the evening, head to the venue (a converted wine cellar) to enjoy the 4-course meal, which celebrates the seasonal truffle. Dine on dishes like truffle-marinated salmon and ostrich with toasted foie gras; indulge in wine and Champagne; and socialize with your small group of fellow diners.

Tick off top landmarks or explore under-the-radar gems—the choice is yours on this personalized, full-day private walking tour of Paris. Experience the City of Lights through a local lens, following a bespoke itinerary through the capital. Head to the Eiffel Tower or Louvre, enjoy a classic bistro meal in a pavement cafe, or even prepare your own picnic lunch.

Visit the sites of some of the most pivotal American battles in World War I with a day trip to the Picardy region of northern France. Departing from Paris, travel to the historic western front locations of Aisne and Marne with an expert historian guide. Walk among trenches in the Belleau Woods and honor fallen soldiers at the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery. Learn more about the causes and repercussions of the conflict at the Museum of the Great War in Meaux.

Explore the heady world of French fragrance on this perfume-making experience at Molinard Parfum in Nice. Meet your host at Molinard, and gain insight into the creation of perfume during an introductory class and practise session. With your host on hand throughout, select your raw ingredients and create the perfume to match the blend of essences you like. Sip Champagne as your perfume matures, and leave with a souvenir bottle.