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Discover Paris’s 200 best Memory Maker spots for your trip

From the classic Day Trip to the Cliffs of Étretat and Loire Valley Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Day Trip to the Cliffs of Étretat1
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4.7 (155)$$$$ · PremiumGuided Tour (Day Expedition)

This day trip travels roughly two hours from Paris to Étretat, a small coastal town in Normandy famous for its natural chalk arches and cliffs that once inspired painters like Monet and Courbet. Reviewers consistently praise the scenery and the knowledgeable guiding, describing it as a relaxing break from the pace of the city.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Étretat's chalk cliffs and natural arches inspired painters Monet and Courbet.
  • 2The trip also includes independent time in the coastal town of Honfleur.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Wear comfortable walking shoes, the cliff paths involve some uneven terrain
  • 2bring a jacket, the coast is often cooler and windier than Paris
  • 3book ahead, it's a full-day commitment with an early departure.

⏱️ Typical visit

12h

🕰️ Best time

early morning or morning

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

1 Av. de Wagram, 75017 Paris, France · Champs-Élysées
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Departs 7:00 AM
  • Wednesday: Departs 7:00 AM
  • Thursday: Departs 7:00 AM
  • Friday: Departs 7:00 AM
  • Saturday: Departs 7:00 AM
  • Sunday: Departs 7:00 AM
Loire Valley Castles Day Trip with Wine Tasting2
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4.7 (2,092)$$$ · ExpensiveGuided Tour (Day Expedition)

This day trip travels around two hours from Paris into the Loire Valley, France's celebrated château and wine region, combining visits to historic castles with a guided wine tasting. Reviewers consistently describe the day as efficient and well organized, with guide Dee mentioned favorably for sharing useful context along the way.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book ahead, it's a full-day trip with an early morning departure
  • 2wear comfortable shoes for walking château grounds
  • 3bring a camera, the châteaux and countryside are highly photogenic.

⏱️ Typical visit

11h

🕰️ Best time

early morning or morning

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

1 Av. du Colonel Henri Rol-Tanguy, 75014 Paris, France · Montparnasse
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Departs 7:30 AM
  • Wednesday: Departs 7:30 AM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Departs 7:30 AM
  • Saturday: Departs 7:30 AM
  • Sunday: Closed
Discover Paris Nightlife3
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4.8 (135)$$ · Mid-rangeGuided Tour

This guided nightlife tour groups small travelers together for an evening moving between bars around Paris, led by a local guide who shares recommendations and context along the way. Reviewers frequently mention the social aspect as a highlight, with groups often continuing the night together after the tour officially ends.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Includes a stop at a hidden "secret venue" only revealed during the tour.
  • 2Small-group format led by a local guide, with guide Victoria frequently singled out by reviewers.
  • 3Meeting point is near Place de la République, with the route moving on foot between several bars.

💡 Good to know

  • 1A great way to meet other travelers, groups often keep the night going afterward
  • 2wear comfortable shoes, the tour moves between several venues
  • 3check the meeting point near Place de la République in advance.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

19 Pl. de la République, 75003 Paris, France · Le Marais
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Hours

  • Monday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Friday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: Departs 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Departs 8:00 PM
Crazy Horse Paris4
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4.6 (6,815)$$$$ · Premium

Crazy Horse has been a fixture of Avenue George V since 1951, famous for its precisely choreographed, artfully lit nude revue that treats the dancers' bodies as a canvas for light and shadow. It's considered the most artistically daring of Paris's grand cabarets, distinct from the more traditional feather-and-sequin style of its rivals, and remains a favorite for couples marking a special occasion.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Operating on Avenue George V since 1951
  • 2Known for precise light-and-shadow choreography rather than the feather-and-sequin style of other Paris cabarets

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book well in advance, especially for weekend shows
  • 2dinner-and-show packages are available for a fuller evening
  • 3dress smartly, it's a more upscale evening out.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

12 Av. George V, 75008 Paris, France · Champs-Élysées
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Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 8:00 – 10:30 PM
Paradis Latin5
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4.4 (2,157)$$$$ · Premium

Paradis Latin traces its roots to the 19th century and occupies a theater whose ironwork structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel. It offers the full traditional Paris cabaret experience — dinner, wine, and a feather-and-sequin revue — and is popular with visitors looking for an all-in-one evening in the Quartier Latin.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The theater's ironwork structure was designed by Gustave Eiffel.
  • 2It is one of the oldest cabarets in Paris, with roots dating to the 19th century.
  • 3Located in the Quartier Latin, within walking distance of Notre-Dame.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book the full dinner-and-show package for the classic experience
  • 2dress smartly, it's a formal evening out
  • 3located in the Quartier Latin, easy to pair with an evening walk near Notre-Dame.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

28 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris, France · Quartier Latin
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Hours

  • Monday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 PM
Grand Hôtel des Rêves6
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4.9 (1,150)$$ · Mid-range

Grand Hôtel des Rêves offers an interactive theatrical experience in the Quartier Latin, with a rotating program that has included seasonal shows like a Christmas edition. Reviewers consistently praise the production quality and describe it as engaging for a wide range of ages.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Interactive theatrical experience where the audience moves room to room rather than sitting for a fixed performance, staging La Belle et La Bête.
  • 2Program rotates seasonally, including a dedicated Christmas edition.
  • 3Show runs about 50 minutes as a sequence of short scenes across different rooms.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book ahead, showtimes are limited and it sells out
  • 2check which show/theme is currently running before booking
  • 3suitable for families as well as adult groups.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h30

🕰️ Best time

afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

47 Rue du Cardinal Lemoine, 75005 Paris, France · Quartier Latin
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 1:00 – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 2:00 – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:40 AM – 5:40 PM
Photoshoot Tour Eiffel evening7
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5.0 (35)$$$ · ExpensivePhotoshoot

A 30-minute private photo shoot with a professional photographer after dark, covering two nearby viewpoints. All raw photos are delivered within a day, followed by 8 professionally edited final shots within a week.

One flat fee covers groups of up to 15.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The 30-minute night shoot covers two separate viewpoints near the Eiffel Tower.
  • 2One flat fee covers groups of up to 15 people.
  • 3You receive every raw photo plus 8 professionally edited shots within a week.

💡 Good to know

You can bring your own posing ideas or ask the photographer to suggest a concept. Every raw file from the shoot is yours to keep, not just the edited selection.

⏱️ Typical visit

30 min

🕰️ Best time

early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

5 avenue, 75015 Paris, France · Trocadéro
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Hours

Multiple evening time slots available.
Guided Tour of Rue Montmartre (Cheese, Wine and Pastries)8
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4.9 (2,377)$$$$ · PremiumFood Tour

This tour explores the area around Rue Montmartre (in the 9th arrondissement, distinct from the Montmartre hill), sampling cheese, wine, and pastries from local shops with a guide who shares history and context along the way. Reviewers consistently praise the guide, often mentioning Oscar by name for his humor and knowledge of the area.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Explores Rue Montmartre in the 9th arrondissement, a stretch distinct from the touristy Montmartre hill
  • 2Small group sizes with tastings of cheese, wine, and pastries from local shops along the route

💡 Good to know

  • 1Come hungry, the tour includes multiple food tastings along the route
  • 2book ahead, group sizes are kept small
  • 3a good way to see a less touristy stretch of central Paris.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

5 Pl. Blanche, 75009 Paris, France · Pigalle
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Hours

  • Monday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Tuesday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Wednesday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Thursday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Friday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Saturday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM departures
Croissant-making workshop9
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4.9 (2,000)$$$ · ExpensiveWorkshop/Class

A 2.5-hour baking class at the Maison Fleuret pastry school, where a professional chef guides small groups through making croissants, pains au chocolat, and pains aux raisins from scratch, using classic French technique. All ingredients and equipment are provided, and participants take their pastries home.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1A professional chef leads small groups through classic French laminated-dough technique over 2.5 hours.
  • 2Participants make croissants, pains au chocolat, and pains aux raisins from scratch and take them home.

💡 Good to know

Physical effort is needed to roll out the dough, so there may be an age requirement. Small groups for closer guidance from the chef.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

85 Rue de Rome, 75017 Paris, France · Quartier de l'Europe
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Hours

Fixed class slots, 2.5 hours each, morning or afternoon.
Shooting Photo Tour Eiffel10
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4.8 (900)$$ · Mid-rangePhotoshoot

A photo session with a professional local photographer around the Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro area. The photographer guides posing and picks scenic spots, and edited digital photos are delivered within 48 hours via a shareable gallery.

💡 Good to know

Meet at the steps of the Cité de l'Architecture et du Patrimoine, on the left side of the Trocadéro. Photographers run back-to-back sessions, so arrive on time.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h

🕰️ Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

5 avenue, 75015 Paris, France · Champ de Mars
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Hours

Multiple time slots throughout the day.
La Nouvelle Ève11
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4.6 (1,577)$$$$ · Premium

La Nouvelle Ève sits just off Place Blanche in the shadow of the Moulin Rouge, offering an intimate, classic cabaret experience with feathers, sequins, and a three-course dinner built into most packages. It's often considered a more affordable and personal alternative to its more famous neighbor.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Located just steps from the Moulin Rouge in Place Blanche, offering a classic cabaret experience without the crowds
  • 2Dinner packages include a three-course meal with foie gras and beef fillet paired with wine and champagne
  • 3Seating within reservation slots is first-come, so early arrival secures better views of the feathers-and-sequins revue

💡 Good to know

  • 1Book a dinner-and-show package for the fullest experience
  • 2arrive early, seating is on a first-come basis within your reservation slot
  • 3a good, less crowded alternative to the Moulin Rouge itself.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

25 Rue Pierre Fontaine, 75009 Paris, France · Pigalle
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Hours

  • Monday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Private boat tour on the Seine12
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5.0 (100)$$$$ · PremiumPrivate Boat Cruise

A 1.5-hour private boat cruise on the Seine for small groups (up to 6), with complimentary rosé wine, Evian water, and macarons served on board. The route passes landmarks including the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, and the Musée d'Orsay, with a captain/guide tailoring commentary to the group.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1A private cruise capped at 6 passengers, passing the Grand Palais, Pont Alexandre III, and Musée d'Orsay with a captain who tailors commentary to the group.
  • 2Rosé wine, Evian water, and macarons are served on board during the 1.5-hour route.

💡 Good to know

Weather-dependent — rain or wind can affect the experience. Children are welcome, and life jackets in all sizes are available.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Port de Grenelle, 75015 Paris, France · Port de Grenelle
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Hours

Evening slots around 8 PM are popular for sunset views.
Paris tour guide in convertible13
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4.7 (600)$$$$ · PremiumGuided Tour

A private 2-hour tour of Paris's main monuments — the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Sacré-Cœur, Les Invalides, and Notre-Dame — aboard a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible. The driver-guide also takes narrow backstreets a bus couldn't reach and offers to take photos of guests in front of the sights.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Tours are conducted in a vintage Citroën 2CV convertible with a transparent roof for rainy days.
  • 2The driver-guide navigates narrow backstreets that tour buses cannot access.

💡 Good to know

Pickup can be arranged anywhere in Paris. The car has a transparent roof for rainy days.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

7 Av. Reille, 75014 Paris, France · Parc Montsouris
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Hours

Available daily 10:00-21:00, flexible start time.
Opera at Palais Garnier14
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4.7 (60,106)$$ · Mid-range

The Palais Garnier hosts the Opéra national de Paris's opera, ballet and concert performances, alongside exhibitions and guided tours of its lavish interiors. Built as part of the Opéra national de Paris's network of venues, it marks 150 years of history in 2025.

Visitors can attend performances, public rehearsals, or explore the building independently or with a group tour.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Marks 150 years of history in 2025, having opened in the 19th century as the Opéra national de Paris's flagship venue.
  • 2The building inspired the setting for The Phantom of the Opera, tied to its famed grand staircase and gilded auditorium.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Buy tickets in advance for a performance or self-guided visit to skip long lines
  • 2a guided tour is recommended to learn the history behind the ornate rooms.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France · Opéra
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Hours

depending on the program
Classical music concert in a church15
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4.8 (857)$$ · Mid-rangeShow/Performance Ticket

A 65-minute classical concert performed by the Ensemble Royal and two guest soloists inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, one of the oldest churches in Paris. The program features Vivaldi's Spring and Summer, Mozart's Lacrimosa, Handel's Largo, and Saint-Saëns' The Swan.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The concert takes place inside Saint-Julien-le-Pauvre, begun between 1165 and 1170 under King Louis VII, making it one of the oldest churches in Paris and a contemporary of Notre-Dame.
  • 2Thomas Aquinas and Dante are believed to have prayed here, and academic assemblies of the medieval University of Paris were once held inside the church.
  • 3The 65-minute program pairs Vivaldi's Spring and Summer with Mozart's Lacrimosa, Handel's Largo and Saint-Saëns' The Swan, performed live by the Ensemble Royal and two guest soloists.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Meet staff directly in front of the church. The venue is intimate with good acoustics but can get warm
  • 2dress in layers.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h5

🕰️ Best time

afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

40 Rue des Boulangers, 75005 Paris, France · Latin Quarter
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 4:30 PM – 8:05 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 4:30 PM – 8:05 PM
  • Saturday: 4:30 PM – 8:05 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
Paris' dark history guided tour16
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4.6 (700)$ · Budget-friendlyGuided Tour

An evening walking tour covering the darker chapters of Parisian history, from the plague to the French Revolution. The guide leads the group past sites tied to mischief, murder, and legend — including the Square of the Innocents and areas around the Louvre — sharing eerie tales along the way.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The route passes the Square of the Innocents, once linked to Paris's plague burial grounds.
  • 2The tour traces stories spanning the plague era through the French Revolution.
  • 3Walks are timed after dark to match the tales of murder and legend told along the way.

💡 Good to know

Best experienced after dark for the intended atmosphere. Suitable for those who enjoy history with a spooky twist rather than a lighthearted tour.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Pl. Saint-Michel, 75005 Paris, France · Latin Quarter
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Guided Tour of the Old Town and Latin Quarter17
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4.9 (628)$$ · Mid-rangeGuided Tour

This walking tour covers the historic core of Paris around the Latin Quarter and the Île de la Cité, tracing the city's medieval roots with a guide providing context on the area's centuries of history. Reviewers frequently praise guide Johann by name for making the history accessible and engaging.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The route traces the medieval roots of Paris through the Latin Quarter and Île de la Cité.
  • 2Guides Johann and Claire are repeatedly named by reviewers for their in-depth historical knowledge.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Wear comfortable shoes, it's an active walking tour over cobblestones
  • 2book ahead for the specific departure time that suits your schedule
  • 3a good first-day orientation to central Paris.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

morning or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Address

157 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France · Quartier Latin
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Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Friday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM departures
Discover how to make cheese18
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4.9 (850)$$ · Mid-rangeWorkshop/Class

A guided workshop at the Living Cheese Museum where a cheese master teaches guests how to make "tomme fraîche" cheese and artisanal butter from scratch. The session ends with a tasting of the guests' own creations alongside a glass of wine.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Hands-on workshop making your own tomme fraîche cheese and butter from scratch, not just a tasting tour
  • 2Session ends with tasting your own homemade cheese paired with wine
  • 3Small-group format led by a cheese master at the Living Cheese Museum

💡 Good to know

Not suitable for pregnant guests or those with lactose intolerance. Small groups, so book ahead as spots are limited.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

dans le marché des, 39 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France · Le Marais
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Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
Food tour Le Marais19
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4.9 (600)$$$$ · PremiumFood Tour

A walking food tour through the Marais district, stopping at a range of spots for tastings — from croque monsieur and poutine-style dishes to chouquettes and macarons. The guide shares food culture and history along the way, ending with recommendations for more spots to try.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The tour begins outside Yann Couvreur's pâtisserie on Rue des Rosiers.
  • 2Tastings span the Marais's mix of classic French and Jewish-quarter influences, from croque monsieur to poutine-style dishes and chouquettes.

💡 Good to know

Come hungry — tastings are generous. Meets outside the Yann Couvreur pâtisserie on Rue des Rosiers.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h15

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

Saint Paul Metropolitan station, 75004 Paris, France · Le Marais
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Hours

Fixed daytime/afternoon slots.
Discover Paris in the evening by convertible20
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4.7 (400)$$ · Mid-rangeGuided Tour

A private evening tour through Paris in a classic Citroën 2CV, past illuminated landmarks including the Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame. A personal driver shares stories about the city's history as "the City of Light" throughout the ride.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The tour uses a classic Citroën 2CV, a French car icon dating back to the late 1930s.
  • 2The convertible-style car has a transparent roof, so the tour runs rain or shine.
  • 3Drivers narrate Paris's history as the 'City of Light' while passing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, and Notre-Dame.

💡 Good to know

The vendor contacts you after booking to arrange the exact starting time. The car has a transparent roof in case of rain.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

135 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Hours

Evening tours daily, 8:00-9:30 PM, except a few public holidays.
Wine and cheese tasting21
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4.8 (1,500)$ · Budget-friendlyFood & Wine Tasting

A guided wine-tasting session led by a certified sommelier in a Parisian wine boutique, sampling wines from regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley, paired with a selection of French AOC cheeses. The sommelier covers terroir, tasting technique, and pairing principles throughout.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Led by a certified sommelier covering terroir, tasting technique, and pairing principles.
  • 2Samples wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and the Loire Valley paired with French AOC cheeses.
  • 3Small group sizes keep the tasting personal and conversational.

💡 Good to know

Group sizes are usually small for a more personal experience. Good option to combine history and tasting without heavy walking.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

6 Rue d'Armaillé, 75017 Paris, France · Ternes
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Hours

Daily slots: 12:00 or 19:00.
Dinner on the Seine - 3 courses22
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4.3 (5,919)$$$$ · PremiumDinner Cruise

A 75-minute to 2-hour dinner cruise along the Seine, with a seated 3-course French menu (choice of starter, main, dessert) served as the boat passes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre. Live singer on board.

A children's menu is available; not suitable for children under 3.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Seated 3-course French dinner served while the boat passes the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre
  • 2Live singer performs on board during the cruise
  • 3Cruise runs 75 minutes to 2 hours, timed to see the Eiffel Tower illuminated at night

💡 Good to know

Group bookings of 15+ require a main-course pre-order a week ahead. Beef and cheese options carry a small supplement paid on board.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

escale de, L'île aux Cygnes, Pont de Bir-Hakeim, 75015 Paris, France · Bir-Hakeim
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Hours

Two sittings: 6:45 PM and 9:15 PM.
Guided tour by bicycle23
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4.6 (2,100)$$ · Mid-rangeGuided Tour

A guided bike tour through Paris covering major landmarks such as the Opéra, Place de la Concorde, Champs-Élysées, Les Invalides, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and Notre-Dame Cathedral. A local guide shares historical context throughout the roughly 3-hour ride.

💡 Good to know

Suitable for families with children. Available in morning, afternoon, and evening slots.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

13 Rue Brantôme, 75003 Paris, France · Le Marais
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Hours

Multiple daily departures, ~3 hours each.
Food tour pastries and chocolate24
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4.8 (555)$$$$ · PremiumFood Tour

A 3-hour walking tour through the elegant streets of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, tasting chocolates, pastries, and other sweets from award-winning Parisian chocolatiers and pâtissiers. The guide shares stories and background on each maker along the way.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Visits award-winning chocolatiers and pâtissiers in Saint-Germain-des-Prés over a 3-hour walking route.
  • 2Guides share background stories on each maker visited along the way.

💡 Good to know

Come with an appetite — there's a lot to taste. Meets in front of the main entrance of the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

68 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Hours

Daily tour slots: 10:30 or 14:30.
Dinner on the Seine - 3-course bistronomic meal25
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4.2 (5,565)$$$$ · PremiumDinner Cruise

A 1.5-2 hour dinner cruise on the Seine, boarding near the Pont Alexandre III, widely considered the most beautiful bridge in Paris. Guests enjoy a bistronomic French menu prepared on board while passing the illuminated Eiffel Tower and other landmarks at night.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Boarding is near Pont Alexandre III, often regarded as the most beautiful bridge in Paris.
  • 2The route passes the illuminated Eiffel Tower at night during the 1.5-2 hour cruise.
  • 3The bistronomic menu is prepared on board and includes a vegetarian option.

💡 Good to know

Window seating comes at an extra cost and is subject to availability. A vegetarian menu option is available.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

early evening, evening or late night

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Port Solferino, 75007 Paris, France · Musée d'Orsay
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Hours

Two evening sittings daily: 18:30 and 21:15.
Escape Game at Père Lachaise Cemetery26
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4.8 (336)$ · Budget-friendlyGuided Tour

A 2-hour guided escape game through Père Lachaise Cemetery, where small groups work together to solve the mystery of "Victor's" death using a flawed map and hidden clues. A live guide and game master accompany the group throughout, sharing real historical stories about notable graves such as Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf along the way.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1A live game master leads small groups through a mystery-solving puzzle hunt across the actual cemetery grounds
  • 2The 2-hour route passes the graves of Oscar Wilde, Jim Morrison, and Édith Piaf with real historical anecdotes woven into the game

💡 Good to know

Best for groups of 2-15 (friends, families, or team outings). Meet at the cemetery's main entrance.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

72 Boulevard de Charonne, 75020 Paris, France · Père Lachaise
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Hours

Daily entry slots every hour, 9:00-15:00.
Immersive VR Tour Eiffel27
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5.0 (45)$ · Budget-friendlyGuided Tour

A 60-75 minute outdoor tour on the Champ-de-Mars where a guide provides a VR headset for a 360° recreation of the Eiffel Tower's construction in 1887 and its unveiling at the 1889 World's Fair. Small groups (max 10) mix storytelling from a live guide with the immersive visuals, based on historical archives.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Uses 360° VR built from historical archives to recreate the Eiffel Tower's 1887 construction site.
  • 2Recreates the tower's 1889 World's Fair unveiling on the actual Champ-de-Mars grounds where it happened.
  • 3Kept to small groups of 10 or fewer so the live guide's storytelling pairs closely with the VR visuals.

💡 Good to know

  • 1This does not include a ticket to actually go up the Eiffel Tower — it's a standalone history experience. Not suitable for children under 8 or those prone to motion sickness/epilepsy
  • 2weather-dependent since it's outdoors.

⏱️ Typical visit

1h15

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

1 Rue de Stockholm, 75008 Paris, France
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Hours

Multiple daily slots, 60-75 minutes each.
Discover how to make éclairs and choux28
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4.9 (900)$$$$ · PremiumWorkshop/Class

A 2.5-hour hands-on workshop where a pastry chef guides guests through making choux dough from scratch, piping and baking eclairs and choux buns, and preparing homemade crème pâtissière. Guests personalize their pastries with various fillings and toppings and take home a full box plus the recipe.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1A 2.5-hour hands-on class covers choux dough, piping, baking, and homemade crème pâtissière from scratch.
  • 2Guests personalize their own eclairs and choux buns and take home a full box plus the recipe.
  • 3Rated 4.9 from 900 reviews, with some guests describing the small class size as feeling almost private.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Meet at the workshop's storefront at the reserved time. All ingredients and equipment are provided
  • 2wear something you don't mind getting a little floury.

⏱️ Typical visit

2h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

95 Rue du Bac, 75007 Paris, France · Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Hours

Daily class slots: 9:00, 13:00, or 16:30.
Food tour Montmartre29
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4.8 (1,200)$$$$ · PremiumFood Tour

A 3-3.5 hour guided food tour through Montmartre with a small group (max 12), including a full meal's worth of tastings such as choux pastries, cheese, and other local specialties, plus a glass of wine at one stop. The English-speaking guide shares the neighborhood's food culture and history throughout.

💡 Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes — there is a fair amount of walking on cobblestone streets. Suitable for families.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h30

🕰️ Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Address

14 Rue Frochot, 75009 Paris, France · Montmartre
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Hours

Daily tour slots: 11:00 or 17:15.
Tour and gourmet dinner in a bus30
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4.4 (1,300)$$$$ · PremiumDining Tour (Bus)

A sightseeing meal aboard the Bustronome, a glass-roofed double-decker bus offering restaurant-style service and a multi-course seasonal menu while passing Paris landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. The panoramic terrace and curated background music add to a "bistronomy on wheels" experience.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Dining takes place aboard a glass-roofed double-decker bus, the Bustronome, combining restaurant service with a moving city tour.
  • 2The multi-course seasonal menu is served while passing landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre.
  • 3An open-air panoramic terrace section lets diners view the city while eating, though it requires layers for weather.

💡 Good to know

The bus route is fixed but may be adjusted around major city events. Bring layers if riding on the open terrace section.

⏱️ Typical visit

3h

🕰️ Best time

lunchtime or afternoon

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

133 Av. des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France · Champs-Élysées
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Hours

Daily seating at 12:15.