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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 2575 reviews

Secret wine door - French wine & Champagne & cheese tasting

"I wanted to do something different at 'Secret Wine Door'—share my love for wine and cheese without the 'classroom' vibe. Step into my hidden wine shop near the Eiffel Tower, tucked behind an unassuming storefront on the street where Inception was filmed. Here, wine, cheese, and bread flow like magic—but you won’t be dreaming. For two hours, discover five unique French wines and one Champagne, each expertly paired with curated cheese and fresh bread from a local bakery. All wines are sourced from independent French winemakers, offering you rare bottles from the world's most famous regions. As we sip and savor, you'll learn why wine and cheese pair so well and pick up tips for tasting like a true professional. With fun facts and French history sprinkled in, I aim to make wine accessible and enjoyable for everyone!"

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 578 reviews

Grandma's secret Tarte Tatin and Madeleine Recipe

Welcome to Paris — the city of lights, art, and… pastries! We believe all the best baking recipes are born in grandma’s kitchen. Come bake with French mamies in a charming historic Parisian apartment as they let you in on some of their best secrets: from baking tips to local insights from decades of living in the “City of Lights.” • Before settling into mamie’s apartment, we’ll venture to a nearby bakery that’s popular with locals. Here, we’ll pick up a baguette to enjoy together. • Back at the apartment, we’ll get to the main action: you'll learn how to make the Tarte Tatin and madeleine: two traditional recipes that reflect the stories of amazing women in France. • Then, we’ll sit around the table to enjoy our freshly baked pastries over fragrant tea or a creamy hot chocolate, while listening to grandma's stories and admiring the views of Paris that surround the apartment. Mamie Nina, mamie Daniela, mamie Maria Pine and mamie Myrielle are waiting for you!

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 1584 reviews

Wine Tour de France with Champagne and five other bottles

Step into the welcoming ambiance of our cozy wine bar in central Paris for an exclusive wine tasting. Enjoy six carefully selected wines, starting with Champagne and followed by whites and reds from small-scale producers across France. Each glass highlights the diversity of French winemaking, featuring renowned regions like Bordeaux and Burgundy, distinct grape varieties, and time-honored traditions. As you sip, we’ll explore the aromas, flavors, and nuances of each wine. Feel free to ask questions and gain useful tips on buying wine, reading labels, and pairing with food. Your tasting is accompanied by a delicious spread of cheese, charcuterie, and freshly baked baguette, perfectly complementing the wines and enhancing your experience. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or simply curious, our experience welcomes everyone—solo travelers, couples, and groups. Check out more reviews, availability, and special requests by contacting us or searching *ARCHIBON Paris*. Let’s raise a glass and celebrate French wine together. Santé!

5 out of 5 average rating, 85 reviews

A day of exploring Black Paris

We begin with a complimentary French breakfast in the neighborhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés at the café Les Deux Magots, where influential writers such as James Baldwin and Richard Wright spent much of their time. We'll explore many historical sites in and around the 5th and 6th arrondissements as we make our way over to the neighborhood of Pigalle. There we'll discover why the neighborhood at one point earned the nickname "Black Montmartre". But no Black Paris tour would be complete without visiting the historical neighborhood, Chateau Rouge aka Little Africa, with its many shops and businesses. You’ll receive an Unlimited Metro Pass that we’ll utilize to get to locations not within walking distance. The tour will then conclude with an amazing meal together at one of the best African restaurants in the city where we can share our favorite things about the day (Meal Not Included In Price).

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 601 reviews

Wine & Cheese Pairing

As a French professionnal sommelier, I propose a premium intimate experience, and I host all the tasting sessions personnally. So if you book this experience, there's no risk to get a random temporary "wine guy " with just an average knowledge about French wines. Once you'll be seated in the charming tasting room in the heart of Latin Quarter, you will discover and taste 4 excellent French wines (2 whites and 2 reds) that you will pair with 4 typical cheeses and some pieces of French baguette. After a quick global introduction about French wine, you will go deeply into the wine regions, the labels of French wines, the grape varietals used etc... All information will be shown on a screen while I will explain in a casual and relax atmosphere details and facts. I'm also here to answer your questions! Wines are coming from small quality winemaker and the cheeses are coming from a famous local cheese shop from the Latin Quarter. You can buy the wine you prefer directly in the place after the tasting session.

5 out of 5 average rating, 66 reviews

Create a fascinator hat with a designer

This course will enable you to create your own headband or fascinator hat. We will meet in my cozy studio overlooking the Paris rooftops and you will learn how to make the base of a hat in sinamay or felt using a traditional hat block. I will then teach you different techniques of trimming and decorating, using veiling, flowers, feathers and much more. You will leave with a beautiful headpiece and the millinery skills to carry on creating more. The workshop will last around two hours. Other things to note If the dates or times listed don't work for you, please let me know and I will try to accommodate.

5 out of 5 average rating, 16 reviews

Offer a jewel hand made by yourself

Precious jewellery creation course: Leave with a jewel of your choice: necklace, earrings and bracelet 1- Choice of jewellery to be made from 5 collections 2- Review of the basic assembling techniques and tools available 3- Discover the technical sheets of the jewellery you have selected 4- Select pearls and charms to personalize your jewellery among hundreds of different colours and shapes: we will assist you on creating in the event of blockade or doubt ! 5- Cutting the chains and setting up the jewel 6- Afternoon tea with drinks and homemade cakes to provide a friendly atmosphere 7- Assembling the jewel 8- We will weld the jewellery so that it can withstand your daily adventures ! 9- Engraving (optional, with the possibility of engraving a personalized message using an ultra-precise laser machine from the workshop) 10- Packing your jewellery in pretty gift boxes! 11- Surprises await you during the course too!

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 783 reviews

Craft a Souvenir hat with Lady Gaga’s Renowned hatmaker

Design your unique hat and shape it to your image! You will choose the material, the color, the shape, the size and all the elements that will make up your future hat, but not only! You will participate in each stage of production and discover the techniques of artisanal molding on wooden form using steam. You will fully realize your hat from A to Z! The workshop is full of wonders, once trained, you can accessorize your hat with vintage scarves, stripes, feathers, charms, and other ornaments. It is possible to have a custom made at the end of the workshop in addition a pyrography on your hat and even embroidery! *PLEASE READ* The standard materials wool felt and straw are included in the workshop, an additional 50e is to be expected for premium materials, rabbit felt and panama as well as for a bias finish around the edge 20e. The accessories for the decoration of your hat are included up to 10th, beyond that you can pay on site with the craftsman for the additional accessories you have chosen.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 655 reviews

No experience needed ! sculpt a one-of-a-kind bust in paris

Dive into the art of sculpting with a focus on creating a face... Immerse yourself in an intimate setting tailored for up to three participants, ensuring a personalized and immersive journey. Begin with an hour-long session dedicated to mastering the intricate proportions of the face, delving into the subtleties of both male and female features. Then, indulge in two hours of pure creative expression. Gain invaluable insights and expert guidance on infusing your sculpture with character, mastering textures, expressions, and more. Experience a unique approach where we sculpt without reliance on pictures, models, or references. Our method fosters individual exploration with clay, allowing your creativity to flourish and your unique style to emerge effortlessly. Join us for an unforgettable artistic adventure that has already captivated many. * At the conclusion of the experience, you have the option to request that we prepare your sculptures for firing, transforming them into durable ceramics through a firing process. If not we'll take all the time to take beautiful pictures ! * Firing + International shipping : 170 euros * Firing + European shipping 130 euros Feel free to ask any question ! See more on Insta @haulet_art ;)

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4.92 out of 5 average rating, 539 reviews

Shop Luxury Vintage and Pre-owned Designer Fashion in Paris

Welcome to my experience, dedicated to pre-owned luxury fashion ! We will meet in the charming neighborhood of Le Marais to explore curated luxury vintage shops and high-end consignment stores. You will have the opportunity to shop for pre-loved designer fashion, from top luxury brands such as Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, YSL, Céline, Chloé, Dior, Loewe, Bottega Veneta and many more… I will give you insider tips on current Parisian style, and help you to shop for Designer treasures, that are both unique, timeless and a good value for money. I always recommend focusing on luxury accessories, as they are highly versatile and can add chic, style and glamour to any outfit ! Please note that the photos give an accurate depiction of the luxury items you will be finding in the stores , and that this experience is exclusively dedicated to women's wear !

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 673 reviews

Champagne Cellars & Vineyards tour from Paris

Let's follow Dom Perignon in Champagne departing from Paris! We will show you the best of Champagne on board of our comfortable air-conditioning van. This is a must do experience you will remember forever! You will: - Visit one of our favorite places : The Reims Cathedral where Kings of France used to be coronated - Visit 2 very different Champagne estates, understand the Champagne making process & enjoy at least 6 delicious Champagne - Drive through the Champagne countryside & charming landscape. Stop in the lovely village of Hautvillers where Dom Perignon used to live. Chill out in the UNESCO vineyards & take beautiful pictures - Stop at the Avenue de Champagne headquarter of the prestigious Moët & Chandon or Perrier Jouet Good to know: . More dates: check my tour that departs direct from Reims everyday & my North Burgundy tour from Paris . 7:45am: Departure from Place d’Italie 75013 Paris. 1h40 driving depending traffic. Return same place at 6pm . Luiz has carefully selected all the wine estates we visit and they all have something special. We visit different wineries everyday . Lunch is not included (1h30 break). We book a table for you. . On demand, private tours can be done in Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese or English . The experience can be privatise for special events up to 16 guests . Price includes 20% Airbnb fees +20% VA taxes . Follow me on @winetoursparis

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 881 reviews

Louvre detective adventure for all ages

Get ready to embark on a fascinating expedition across different eras and civilizations through the Louvre’s expansive collections encompassing 5,000 years of history. During this interactive tour, your family will team up as detectives to hunt down secrets hidden within world-famous artworks such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and more. All the pieces for this activity have been selected carefully for their relevance as milestones in art history. In the 3-hour experience, I’ll also share captivating stories about the palace we’ll be wandering and the lives of the kings and queens who inhabited it long before the space was turned into a museum. This tour is designed to give children an entertaining introduction to European art while sharpening their observation and critical thinking skills. Your family will leave not only with a better understanding of the Louvre's collection, but with new knowledge of fun exercises you can put to use at any museum anywhere in the world!

5 out of 5 average rating, 29 reviews

Literary Latin Quarter

We'll begin our visit with a thoroughly Parisian experience: sitting down together over a coffee. We'll get to know each other and I'll give you an overview of three key aspects of our visit--the history of the neighbourhood, an introduction to some of the fin de siècle poets and writers who inhabited the neighbourhood, and finally talk about the English-speaking writers who called Paris home. Feel free to come with questions! Next we'll set out to explore some of the most charming streets in Paris, stopping along the way to see where a number of writers lived: Descartes, Hemingway, Paul Verlaine, Thomas Paine, Jean-Paul Sartre...You'll be able to read a passage of their work at each site. We'll also see important monuments such as the Pantheon, the Sorbonne and the Church of Saint Germain des Près.

5 out of 5 average rating, 5 reviews

Silk Painting in a creative workshop

During this special workshop in Paris, you are your own stylist and I am with you to help you. You paint on a natural silk. The drawing is on the silk, you choose beautiful colors on a large palette and decorate your scarf as you want. It's very very relaxing ! If you want to learn or to paint longer or on a large silk 90x90, you can come for 5 hours on a "Special technic workshop". Other things to note This workshop is adapted for you to create your own work during this experience. Your paint silk can be wear or framed before hanging it on the wall, you can also wash it.

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 8352 reviews

Learn to bake the French Croissant w/ a chef

Learn how to make the typically "French Croissant", the "Pain au chocolat" & the "Pain au raisin" :-) During this interactive cooking lesson, you will be hands-on in the kitchen and, equipped with an apron and all the utensils you need, you will learn how to make the "French Croissant" the "Pain au chocolat" & the "Pain au raisin"! You will be in control of your creations from start to finish, from the moment you lay eyes on the recipe for the first time to the moment you take your creation out of the oven. I will be at your side to guide you and teach you, with full explanations, the techniques you need to guarantee your baking will be a success! At the end of your experience, we can taste what you have baked and chat about your trip to Paris and I’ll also be happy to give you my culinary advice, recommendations and opinions.

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 4800 reviews

Speakeasy, explore hidden bars in Paris

Paris Speakeasy Adventure: Uncover the City of Secrets. Paris, the City of Lights, has a clandestine side that beckons night owls . Our one-of-a-kind Paris Speakeasy Tour takes you on a captivating journey through the hidden gems of Paris nightlife, introducing you to iconic speakeasy bars. While Paris boasts an array of secret bars, we've carefully curated a selection that embodies the spirit of the Parisian night life. As much as we'd love to explore them all in one night, time constraints prevail. However, fear not! Our guides will discreetly share the locations of other secret bars, ensuring your Parisian adventure doesn't end here. Our experience is designed to cater to a diverse range of guests. Whether you're a teetotaler, a solo traveler, part of a couple, enjoying a family outing, or celebrating a bachelor/bachelorette party, our Speakeasy Tour welcomes all with open arms. The advertised tour duration is 2 hours, but there's no rush. Feel free to linger at each speakeasy, savoring the ambiance and crafted cocktails at your own pace. If your preferred time slot appears fully booked, fret not. Our speakeasies are spacious and accommodating, so drop us a message, and we'll make room for you. Join us on this enchanting journey through the hidden world of Paris Speakeasies. Let's raise a glass to secret soirées, whispered tales, and unforgettable memories.

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 3211 reviews

The Best Photos in Paris

This is a perfect experience for you who want to have beautiful photos for a low cost and meet new people. Take the time to have fun, meet people, and have great memories! Secure your spot because our schedules are sold out quickly! On this experience you'll take a little photo tour. If you want something special and exclusive, you can book a different time. Send us a message. - This is a shared experience. Each schedule serves up to 6 people. If you'd like a private experience, book for a private group. - Each tour lasts up to 1 hour. - We will take a walk and stop at a few points so that each participant is photographed, while the rest of the group waits for their turn. - If you are accompanied, you need to book each person with you, including children. - Each person will have the right to choose 5 photos. But you can buy extra photos if you want. - Delivery will be made no later than 5 days after the experience, sent by an online link. If you have questions please send us a message. We'd love to have you!