Top Île-de-France Spring Break

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

See and taste magnificence on this full-day tour from Paris that takes you to the Chambord Chateau and Loire Valley wineries. At Chambord, learn all about the French Renaissance castle during an audio tour, then head to the Loire Valley to visit a gourmet restaurant or winery, where lunch and wine tastings are included. Before heading back to Paris, the trip also includes more tastings at a family-run winery.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for producing some of France’s finest wines and this full-day tasting tour from Paris is the ideal introduction. Explore the vineyards and wineries of Chablis and North Burgundy; sample red, white, and sparkling wines during expert-led wine tastings; and tuck into a delicious wine-tasting lunch at a family-run winery.

Discover the vineyards of Northern Burgundy, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide, where the Chablisien and Auxerrois terroirs produce some of the world’s finest and most expressive Chardonnays. Your day begins with hotel pick-up in Paris. Enjoy a comfortable drive with a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the history and terroir of Chablis. Start at a prestigious Chablis domain. Explore the vineyards and cellars, learn the production process, and enjoy your first tasting of crisp, elegant Chablis. Continue through the vineyards and pause at a viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and vine work. Lunch is served at a traditional Burgundy restaurant, paired with local wines. In the afternoon, visit a smaller, family-run Auxerrois estate. Meet the winemaker, explore the vineyards, and taste artisanal wines. Relax on the drive back to Paris with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.

Trade bustling city streets for the stunning UNESCO-listed chateaux of the Loire Valley—and pair your experience with a wine tasting—on this hassle-free, full-day tour from Paris. Tour two beloved castles in one trip, including Chambord (said to have inspired "Beauty and the Beast") and Chenonceau. Enjoy additional free time for lunch (own expense) in the quaint town of Blois, plus a complimentary tasting of local Loire wines.

Enjoy a truly Parisian experience with this wine and cheese tasting tour in the City of Lights. Whether you’re a beginner or aspiring oenologists, you’ll learn about the wine regions of France and diverse grapes from enthusiastic experts. In the boutique tasting area, sip varieties requested by the group and selected by your guide and taste hard and soft artisanal cheeses paired with each wine for maximum flavour.

Get an insider’s view of the Marais and learn facts you’d unlikely discover on your own when you visit with a guide. This history and food tasting tour makes it possible to learn about the long history of this district as you walk around, with stops at different eateries, historic landmarks, places of worship, and public spaces. Along the way, sample traditional French food.

Experience the heart of Parisian nightlife with a guided pub crawl and avoid falling for tourist traps. Skip the lines and enjoy VIP treatment at handpicked venues, from chic cocktail lounges to lively pubs. Share toasts, forge new friendships, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere that defines Paris after dark. Every sip and laugh on this unforgettable night out reflect the city's unique charm. Reserve your spot now and see Paris in a whole new light!

A magical Valentine's evening with a Seine Dinner Cruise in Paris Make the most of your early evening to experience a special and festive moment aboard a warm restaurant boat. The Extime Paris Seine team will welcome you from 6.15 pm in a friendly atmosphere. At sunset, you will succumb to the charm of Paris while enjoying a tasting dinner. This meal is composed of refined dishes and will allow you to taste traditional French cuisine. While savoring the dishes, you will admire the monuments that parade in front of you and the illuminated bridges illuminating the Seine. This dinner cruise will make you live a magical moment to offer you an unforgettable evening of celebration. You will be back on the quay around 8:00 pm to continue your evening in the heart of Paris.

Le Marais district of Paris is known for being a foodie paradise—but it takes insider knowledge to dodge the tourist traps and see where locals eat. Ideal for carb lovers, this small-group gastronomy tour includes a classic French pastry, a croque monsieur at a restaurant once frequented by Jim Morrison, and crispy fried falafel. Plus, it's topped off with chocolates and macarons and paired with red and white wine.

Get a true taste of Paris on this cheese and wine tasting in Montmartre, guided by a local cheesemonger. Go beyond the typical tourist cafés and sample expertly curated French cheeses and fine wines in the city’s most characterful neighborhood. Learn about pairing, production, and regional traditions, and share your foodie experience with an intimate group of like-minded travelers.

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

The French know that wine and cheese are made for each other, but this guided experience helps you figure out which varieties of each complement one another. Treat your taste buds to this perfect pairing at a specialty cheese cellar beneath the streets of Paris. Taste several different cheeses accompanied by wines chosen to complement the aged flavors, plus bites of baguette.

Paris has some of the best food in the world, but it can be overwhelming to navigate all the options available in the city. This private tour takes care of the research for you, taking you to several spots to try local food, from escargot to camembert and crepes. Get two tours in one, since you'll also get an overview of one of Paris’ finest neighborhoods: the Marais.

Don't waste an evening in Paris looking for the party. With this pub crawl, discover the hottest spots for drinking and dancing with the insider knowledge of a local guide. Stop at three buzzy bars for free shots, plus get VIP treatment with skip-the-line entrance to a Parisian club. Connect with fellow travelers and experience the city's nightlife scene to get a feel for Paris after dark.

Discover the heart of Paris on a 2-hour Express food tour through Rue Montorgueil, Les Halles, and the streets surrounding the Louvre, the historic district once known as "the belly of Paris," fed by the city's central market for over 800 years. Your guide leads you along Rue Montorgueil, one of the city's oldest market streets, for a French brioche tasting. Next, visit a celebrated fromagerie to taste Comté, France's most-loved cheese. Pass the magnificent Église Saint-Eustache, where Molière was baptised, before stopping at O'Chateau, a renowned Parisian wine bar, to pair a glass of French wine with a refined croque monsieur. Stroll through the Passage du Grand-Cerf, a stunning 1825 Belle Époque arcade, then end at a secret location with a sweet finale. The tour concludes at Louvre-Rivoli, steps from the Louvre Museum, Pont Neuf and La Samaritaine, perfectly placed to continue exploring the heart of Paris!

Take your understanding of French wine to another level with a guided wine and Champagne tasting in an atmospheric wine cellar in Paris. Sample six different wines while you learn about how to read a French wine label properly. It's a relaxing way to deepen your cultural knowledge and taste some fantastic French wines. Upgrade to include a plate of cheese or cured meats to eat while you sip.

The Burgundy wine region is renowned for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines, and lies about two hours southeast of Paris. With this tour, discover the region on a day trip, visit three different wineries, and learn about Burgundy's rich winemaking history and heritage. Sample red, white, rosé, and sparkling wines during three expert-led tastings, and stop for lunch (own expense) in the medieval town of Chablis.

Explore Montmartre, one of Paris's prettiest areas with views over the city, on an immersive food and wine tour. Get an overview of French cuisine even if you're short on time as you sample world-famous cheeses, authentic pastries, and more. Discover the district's best eateries and avoid falling for tourist traps.

Indulge your tastebuds and enjoy some culinary adventuring on this private, wine- and chocolate-tasting experience in Paris, hosted in an atmospheric restaurant setting. During your masterclass, discover how wine and chocolate are made, sample a variety of wines and two types of chocolate, and learn how to combine their flavors for maximum impact. With your host's guidance, you'll become a wine and chocolate connoisseur.

Paris is one of the world’s great food cities, so it can be hard to know what to eat. Hit four different eateries for sit-down tastings on this private tour of one of the city’s most charismatic areas: Le Marais. Sample cheese, charcuterie, French-style tapas, snails, crepes, and more, washed down with wine and beer or soft drinks. Unusually for Paris, there are options for celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans.

Spend a decadent afternoon in the French capital with a wine and cheese tasting in Paris, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier. Sample wines from various regions, learning how each produces different wines. Find out the proper way to taste wine rather than just sampling randomly by yourself. Nibble on French cheeses well-matched to the wines while you sip in a comfortable converted wine cellar in the center of Paris.

From rich Burgundy to bubbly Champagne, wine is an inextricable part of French life. But you don't have to venture off into the countryside to experience the best of what France has to offer. This guided wine tasting, held in an 18th-century cellar in central Paris, will teach you all about wine production -- and give you plenty of chances to taste the good stuff as you go.