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Paris: Macaron Class at Galeries Lafayette

1. Paris: Macaron Class at Galeries Lafayette

Learn how to bake macarons, the classic French pastry. Discover French pastry culture during your stay in Paris! In the heart of the Opera district, in a quiet corner of Galeries Lafayette, learn the tricks from a French pastry chef for pulling off perfect macarons. This 1.5-hour class breaks down the process into two stages. Put on your apron to discover the steps of creating the shells and the ganache, the filling and the assembly. The chef uses local organic produce in the recipe to create these delicacies. Choose from timeless tastes to please everyone, including chocolate, pistachio and a selection of other flavors. This class is perfect for families, friends and couples. All equipment is provided and the class is shared with a group of 4 to 18 people. During the class you will make at least 4 macarons to eat on the spot or take away. The chef will give you the recipe so you can recreate them at home. Uncover the mysteries of the macaron and become an expert in this precious dessert. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and macarons made with love.

Paris: Pastry Class with Ferrandi Chef at Galeries Lafayette

2. Paris: Pastry Class with Ferrandi Chef at Galeries Lafayette

After meeting your expert chef and classmates, you'll get started learning the secrets of French pastry in the well-equipped Ferrandi Kitchen at Galeries Lafayette La Maison & Le Gourmet. You have two class options to choose from: Lemon Pie or Savarin with exotic fruits and you can learn in either English or French. The interactive baking part of your class will take about 1.5 hours. Once your handiwork is finished, you'll spend the last half hour savoring your delectable creations. Don't forget to take your recipe with you at the end of the class, so you can show off your new pastry skills to your friends and family at home.

Paris: All-Inclusive Pass to over 35 Attractions

3. Paris: All-Inclusive Pass to over 35 Attractions

Visit the best Paris has to offer with Go City and save time and money compared to buying separate admissions to attractions and tours. Choose between a 2 or 3-day Paris All-Inclusive Pass, browse the included activities, place reservations where needed, and on the day of your visit simply show your pass on your mobile device for entry. It's that simple! Admire the sights from the river on a Bateaux Parisiens River Cruise, climb up the Eiffel Tower on a guided tour, sample a cheeky glass (or three!) of French wine, hop on and off a Bus Tour around the city, and so much more! Your pass is valid for 2-years from purchase date and is only activated once you visit your first attraction - offering you plenty of flexibility around your trip. You then have 2 or 3 consecutive days to continue using your pass where you wish. Included with the Paris All-Inclusive Pass - (R) reservations required: • Eiffel Tower Guided Climb (2nd floor) (R) • 1-Day Big Bus Paris Hop-on Hop-off Tour • Bateaux Parisiens - Seine River Cruise • Tour Montparnasse • French Wine Tasting at Les Caves du Louvre (R) • Notre Dame and the Archeological Crypt Experience (R) • Montmartre & Sacré Coeur - Walking Tour (R) • Cheese Tasting at O Chateau • Perfume mini workshop by Fragonard (R) • French Sweet Crepes at Bistro Marbeuf • Champagne Gourmand in Montmartre • Aquarium de Paris • French Apéro in Saint-Germains-des-Prés • FlyOver Paris - Virtual Reality Experience • Ballon de Paris Generali • Parisian Breakfast at Café Louise • Fashion Show at Galleries Lafayette (R) • The Gourmet Chocolate Museum Choco-Story • Paris Hidden Gems in Le Marais - Walking Tour (R) • Grévin Paris - Wax Museum • PanoraMagique at Disney Village • Petit Train de Montmartre • Latin Quarter Selfie Tour (R) • Dali Paris • Scandals & Love Affairs at Pere Lachaise - Walking Tour (R) • Montparnasse Neighborhood Walking Tour (R) • Covered Passages Walking Tour (R) • Great Women of History Walking Tour • Galleries Lafayette guided heritage tour • Rex Studios • Rooftop of the Grande Arche • Stade de France Tour • Beer Tasting & Gifts at Maison BAPBAP • Walking Tour along the Seine (R) • Parc Astérix (opens April 8th) Please note: Some of the most popular activities require pre-reservation. Check the included digital guide or app for instructions before your visit. Attractions and tours are subject to change.

Paris: Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

4. Paris: Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Make the most of your trip to Paris with an exclusive experience attending a fashion show. This is a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends from the biggest names, and get the inside scoop on the "must have" items of the season. Set in the heart of a store that is the epitome of French style, this 30-minute show will seduce and inspire you. Enjoy the show every Friday at 3:00 PM, at the Opera Theatre, on the 4th floor the Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann (near the Lingerie department).

Paris: Unofficial Emily in Paris Show Locations Walking Tour

5. Paris: Unofficial Emily in Paris Show Locations Walking Tour

This Emily in Paris Selfie Tour is perfect for those who are fans of the Netflix show. You can explore locations seen on the show and capture all the most Instagrammable moments. The tour will take you to the places where Emily lives, works, and socializes, including her apartment, the restaurant of her love interest, Gabriel, the agency where she works, the garden where she meets Mindy, and the bakery where she had her first pain au chocolat. You may even have the opportunity to try one of the famous pastries yourself. Stroll down a pretty cobblestone alley dating to 1734, home to the oldest restaurant in Paris. On the way, you'll learn about a nearby museum and its 300,000 coins, tokens, and treasures — where Emily attended a fashion show and an auction. As we cross the Pont des Arts, you'll take in panoramic views of the Seine (where Mindy performed with her band). We'll also visit the Domaine National du Palais-Royal and one of the most striking modern art installations in Paris: the striped Colonnes de Buren. Throughout the tour, your experienced Parisian guide will provide insight on French culture, fashion, food, photo ops, and more. You just might leave feeling Parisian, too! The tour ends next to Avenue de L'Opéra, where we recommend a self-guided visit to the Palais Garnier, the renowned opera house that symbolizes Paris. While in the area, be sure to check out the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, a famous French department store just a five-minute walk away. The rooftop terrace (where Emily met Camille) affords spectacular views of Paris. Please note that this tour, called "Emily In Paris Walking Tour" is operated by ExperienceFirst, and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by Netflix, Netflix's Emily In Paris® or Viacom in any way. During the tour, there will be no pictures, media, or video clips of Emily in Paris® shown or played. This tour is a tribute to the show and its locations, and is not an official Emily In Paris® tour.

From London: Unescorted Day Trip to Paris

6. From London: Unescorted Day Trip to Paris

Upon arrival at St. Pancras International station, check in and pickup your Paris travel pack, designed to help you make the most of your time. The pack includes Eurostar train tickets with reserved seating and a map of Paris with public transportation information. See the city of lights from a new vantage point with a river cruise alone the Seine. Pass by the Eiffel Tower, the Lourve, and other landmarks. See the Galeries Lafayette, located near the center of Paris and a short cab ride away from the Gare du Nord station. Explore an impressive selection of designer clothing, jewelry, and beauty products before concluding your trip.

Paris: Private Layover Tour

7. Paris: Private Layover Tour

This tour is designed for travelers with a layover in Paris, this attraction-packed private tour covers the highlights of the city. You will travel comfortably in a vehicle with your own private guide, admire the city and get back to the airport. uring the tour, you will visit: - Montmartre/Sacrée-Cœur : small walking tour around 25min - Go to the Galerie Lafayette: it's an historical shopping mall (20min) - Pass by the Opéra and Place Vendome. - Visit from outside the Louvre to admire the architecture and beauty of the glass of Pyramid (20min) - Pass by Place de la Concorde - Pass by the famous Avenue des Champs-Elysées - Take picture with the Arc of Triomphe Then we will take you to the best spot to admire the Iron Lady (Eiffel tower) (30min) The tour is about 4-5hours.

Paris: Belleville and Le Marais Private Walking Tour

8. Paris: Belleville and Le Marais Private Walking Tour

Experience the best of Paris on foot with your own personal local guide during this private walking trip to the city’s must-see sights and neighborhoods. Visit Opera Garnier, the Louvre Museum, Belleville, Canal Saint-Martin, the Marais, and more. On this guided walk through the city, you’ll get to explore characteristic Parisian neighborhoods away from the tourist tide, accompanied by your own local guide. Visit the hipster quarter of Belleville and walk through its graffiti-filled streets. Then, explore the so-called old Paris, the Marais District, with its charming cobblestone streets, imposing gates, sumptuous hôtels particuliers (grand townhouse), and secret gardens. Get to know one of the trendiest quarters of the capital, the cradle of the Parisian avant-garde and also a refuge for contemporary art. Make your way along the banks of the Canal Saint-Martin, the perfect walking place for pedestrians, which has become an unmissable meeting point for Parisians, away from the tourist hustle and bustle. Relax and enjoy a coffee in a classic Parisian café. Later, enjoy one of the most memorable panoramic views of Paris from the rooftop of the famous Galeries Lafayette. Lose yourself in the Galerie Vivienne, one of the most emblematic-covered arcades in Paris. Before the end of your tour, stop to admire the Opéra Garnier and the Louvre Museum, one of the most prestigious in the world. 

Paris: Private Walking Tour in German

9. Paris: Private Walking Tour in German

Start your 4-hour private tour in German at Moulin Rouge, the famous cabaret, and make your way through the artists' quarter of Montmartre in the north of Paris. Hear interesting facts about the history of the area and about the artists who lived and worked in Montmartre at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century. Visit the most famous sights such as the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and the Place du Tertre and learn interesting insider information about the famous Paris artists' square. In addition to the tourist hot spots, discover the lesser known side of Montmartre, which offers beautiful places away from the crowds. Continue to the oldest boulevards in the city, to enjoy the views. On the way see the luxury department store Galeries Lafayette. Pass the Palais Garnier and learn more about the history of the Phantom of the Opera. Make your way to Place Vendôme and the Tuileries Garden, passing the world-famous Louvre Museum. Finish your tour with a leisurely walk along the Seine and see one of Paris' most famous pedestrian bridges.

Haussmannian Paris 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

10. Haussmannian Paris 2-Hour Private Walking Tour

Take a 2-hour guided walk in Paris to experience the results of the famous Haussmannian intervention, which was the largest urban planning feat ever undertaken in the city. In the 19th century the whole city, with the exception of 2 neighborhoods, was flattened and built anew. The plan was designed to create the best planned, the most functional, and above all, the most beautiful city in the world. The program, however, took its toll on many precious buildings and streets that have been forever lost. During the Haussmannian Paris tour you’ll learn about this massive effort and visit the top examples of the style that was undoubtedly excessive and yet an incredibly unified one. After you have taken this tour, you’ll never see the city of Paris in the same way again! The major sites on the tour are the Opéra Garnier, a landmark of the era, Boulevard Haussmann, named after its creator, and the Galeries Lafayette, the most beautiful shopping mall in Paris. See the Museum of Jacquemart-André, a lavish and opulent villa of the period, the Church of Saint Augustin, an architectural marvel, and Park Monceau, the most elegant park in the city.

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4.4 / 5

based on 430 reviews

A great class, perfect with our teen and tween children. Lot's of explanation and hands on cooking which really engaged the children. Eric did a great job of managing in English and French for our class and was very patient with our kids. Def recommend, however did not receive the recipe.

Enjoyed learning how to make macarons. The instructor was patient and gave great tips on how to perfect the art. Definitely recommend this class!

With my nieces and granddaughter we thoroughly enjoyed this class. I am excited to try to make them again at home!

Great instructions with pearls of wisdom on how to make macarons!

The guides have been very professional, friendly and nice