Top Paris Classes & Workshops

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 the art of perfumery in the country that does it best with this perfume-making workshop. A professional perfumer from the famous perfume house Molinard will teach you all about perfume-making, from theory to ingredients, and will be on hand to give you guidance as you create your own fragrance to take home!

Maracons are one of France's most popular confections. Discover how to make them on your own during a 3-hour class in the capital of French delicacies: Paris. Your expert instructor will lend a hand and provide detailed instructions throughout the class, walking you through the steps to creating a perfectly piped-macaron. Choose the colors you prefer for your shells, fill them with buttercream and learn about their role in French culture while you wait to taste the freshly baked results. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 cruise through the village of Montmartre, and views of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and expansive Hôtel des Invalides.

Treat yourself to an exclusive Parisian event with a prestige seat at the world-famous Moulin Rouge Show. Breeze past the queue with your skip-the-line ticket and take a seat in a premium seat. From your table, enjoy great views of the stage and indulge in Champagne and macaroons or chocolates as you watch the dazzling 2-hour cabaret show.

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.

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.

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Paris with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Orly International Airport or Charles de Gaulle, and relax on the journey to your Paris hotel or private residence in the 75 zip code area. These private vehicles can accommodate up to eight passengers.

Pay your respects to French and British military history on a full-day tour of the Somme battlefields. Walk on the sites where one of the bloodiest battles in history was fought during World War I, while learning about the battle’s causes and repercussions from your historian guide. See the Delville Wood cemetery where thousands of fallen soldiers were laid to rest, and visit several war memorials and the Historial Great War museum in Peronne. Numbers are limited to eight for a personalized and informative tour.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen Deux Chevaux (2CV) car with a pit stop for a warm drink and a French treat from the famous Ladurée tea room 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 and nibble a signature Ladurée macaron as well.

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.

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.

Get the authentic French culinary experience with a small-group cooking class in a private Parisian apartment. Head to the centrally-located home and get ready to learn — and eat! Meet your local chef instructor, gather ingredients on an optional market tour, and discover the fundamentals of preparing classic French dishes such as soufflé, cod mouclade, and chocolate fondant. Then prepare and savor delicious dishes with fellow food lovers.

Feast on gourmet French cuisine from the best vantage point in Paris, with lunch at the Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie restaurant. This experience is perfect for couples, friends, or families looking for a unique way to commemorate their vacation in France. Upon arrival, you’ll bypass the long ticket line and go straight to the elevator. Enjoy free time to explore the tower’s first level after your meal.

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.

Uncover the secrets of the macaron with this small-group baking class at Galeries Lafayette. Meet your instructor, a French pastry chef, in a quiet corner of the iconic department store. Over the course of 1.5 hours, learn to prepare the delicate shells and ganache of the perfect macaron. Work with organic ingredients to create flavors like chocolate, pistachio, and more.

Have an olfactory journey when you book this small group tour in Paris that lets you make your very own perfume, and also takes you on a tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum. This tour will have no more than 10, so you can feel free to ask your guide anything you’d like, or ask for assistance in making your fragrance. You’ll take home your own Eau de Toilette.

For dinner to remember, look no further than the Eiffel Tower. With this dining experience, you’ll get access to the tower’s intimate, first-floor restaurant, where floor-to-ceiling views of Paris complement the sophistication of your meal. Across three exquisite courses—think foie gras, dark-chocolate mousse, and fabulous wines—you’ll make a memory for all your senses.