Top Île-de-France Classes & Workshops - page 2

Don't just savor croissants during your Parisian getaway—learn insider tips and tricks for mastering them yourself during this hands-on, small-group cooking class. Perfect for visiting cooks and food lovers looking to learn, this class is hosted by an experienced pastry chef. Explore the different techniques of croissant-making, and even have the chance to prepare special versions. Afterwards, enjoy your treats—and your enviable new skills.

Held in one of Paris’s trendiest neighborhoods, Les Batignolles, this is not just a hands-on cooking class but a fully immersive culinary experience led by a former Cordon Bleu instructor. Unlike many Parisian workshops that emphasize demonstrations, this hands-on class ensures every guest actively participates in preparing each dish from start to finish. With a maximum of six participants, the intimate setting allows for personalized guidance, making it ideal for mastering authentic techniques. While the focus is on classic French cuisine, guests can also explore Colombian or Asian flavors upon request. After cooking, guests sit together to enjoy the gourmet meal they have created. Each participant leaves with a deeper culinary understanding, a certificate of accomplishment, and a cookbook featuring all the class recipes. This class is for person aged 16 and older. No children please.

Learn all about French wine on this small-group, guided tour right in the heart of Paris. Sample around six to seven French wines in an unpretentious atmosphere with a charismatic guide. Discuss which are your favorites with your small group as your French sommelier guide explains each one. Plan on around two hours for this tour, leaving the rest of the day free for other activities.

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

Try your hand at chocolate-making with this family-focused chocolate-making class. Your chocolatier instructor will guide you and your children through the chocolate-making process as you make treats such as molded chocolate eggs, decorated chocolate coins, or even chocolate lollipops. You'll then package up your creations in a gift bag so that they are ready to take home to eat or present as a gift.

Enjoy a tasty two hours with a French pastry expert who will show you and a small group how some of your favorite sweet and savory Parisian treats are made. Learn techniques and tricks of the trade from a real pro who’ll have you making bread and croissant dough, tasting financiers, and learning a lot about what makes French pastry special.

While in Paris, visit the atelier of a world-renowned hat maker and personalize your own creation. This 3-hour workshop lets you experience true Parisian craftsmanship and have something unique to take home as a remembrance. Observe traditional handcrafted techniques then choose the color, shape, and accoutrements, all made to measure.

－ Highlights － - Small Group Experience – Max 8 participants - Cultural Introduction – Learn the story behind the crêpe, its origins & customs - Hands-On Cooking – Mix batter, flip crêpes, and choose your own fillings - High-Quality Ingredients – All organic (BIO certified) - Taste Like a Local – Enjoy your own crêpe & galette with cider

In a charming Parisian bakery near Notre Dame, a French baking expert will guide you through creating delicious pastries and bread that you’ll be proud of. This small-group, hands-on class reveals the secrets of flaky croissants, perfect baguettes, and both sweet and savory treats. Enjoy tastings that highlight France's flavors while learning the stories behind its famous baked goods. Beyond techniques, it's a shared cultural experience, connecting you with fellow enthusiasts in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

As a first walk in the world of perfumery, this workshop will allow you to familiarize yourself with the world of scents. You can create your own perfume among our 180 exclusive notes. You will be accompanied and advised by a perfumer to discover our multiple variations of scents and the facets in harmony with your personality and your emotions.

Fill up your Insta feed and learn baking skills that will wow your friends on this quintessentially Parisian experience: a macaron baking class in an intimate group. Join a professional patissier in a Marais bakery and learn to mix, pipe, bake, and fill your own macarons, customizing flavors and colors to suit your taste and style. Leave with a box of personalized macarons to take home.

Macarons are one of France's most popular confections, but they can be tricky to prepare. Learn insider tips and tricks for perfecting them during this hands-on, small-group baking class in Paris. Benefit from your expert instructor, who provides detailed instructions throughout the class. Choose the colors you prefer, fill them with buttercream, and taste the freshly baked results. As a bonus, take home a box of macarons as a souvenir.

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.

In the warm atmosphere of my crêperie closed for the occasion, I would share my passion. I'll reveal secrets of a pancake chef and offer you a little personalized gift Come live an unforgettable moment. You will love

On this quirky, offbeat sightseeing tour, you’ll ditch the packed coach visits and enjoy a bespoke ride through Paris on a vintage motorcycle sidecar. Enjoy unobstructed, open-air views of the city’s top landmarks as you cruise past Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Palais Garnier, and other attractions. Tours include round-trip, door-to-door hotel transfers and a glass of Champagne.

There’s nothing quite like learning about a city through its food culture. This Paris cookery class introduces you to Parisian patisserie through classic French pastry recipes. Led by a pastry chef, you’ll master choux cooking techniques in a step-by-step, accessible approach. Classes are laidback, with a focus on having fun and making memories. Plus, you can take tips home to impress family and friends.

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.

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 Left Bank and Latin Quarter, pass must-see attractions, like the Notre-Dame Cathedral and Luxembourg Gardens—and see it all in no time.

Ditch the department store testers and craft your own signature scent with this hands-on perfume workshop in Paris. Start with a fun quiz exploring fragrance history and insider secrets, then try your hand at blending your own fragrance. Mix and match until you've created your perfect formula, then bottle your custom 50ml fragrance to take home.

See the best of Paris, and have amazing photos to remember your day on this Paris Photoshoot Tour. You’ll be able to put your phones away and enjoy the sites, safe in the knowledge that your memories are being captured. This flexible tour allows you to choose the places in Paris that you’d like to visit, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, or the Notre-Dame. After the tour, you’ll be emailed 200-400 photos, and you'll also be able to choose your favorites to be retouched.

Securing dinner inside the Eiffel Tower often means managing separate reservations and entry tickets. This experience brings everything together with elevator access to the first floor, time to explore the tower, and a reserved table at Madame Brasserie. Enjoy a three-course or tasting menu with beverages included, designed by Chef Thierry Marx, all while soaking in views of the Parisian skyline.

Immerse yourself in the art of chocolate-making at a storied chocolatier, located right in the heart of Paris. During this guided class, learn all about how chocolate is made; then, with just your host and small group for company, you'll prepare your own delicious treats. By the end of the workshop, walk away with your own gourmet souvenirs, plus a recipe booklet and new culinary skills.

Zip around the boulevards and plazas of Paris on an action-packed 45-min, 90-min, or 3-hour Segway tour. Learn to operate your easy-to-use Segway, then follow your private guide on a scenic tour around the Champ de Mars, Champs-Elysées, and the Seine waterfront. Glide past Paris landmarks like Musée d'Orsay and the Grand Palais, and hop off along the way to snap photos of the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, and the Arc de Triomphe.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.