Top France Art & Culture Classes

Grasse is known as one of the world’s top perfume capitals. On this tour, you’ll go behind the scenes at classic perfume house Molinard and discover how a fragrance gets made. Learn from your instructor about the ingredients and techniques behind each perfume, and acquaint yourself with numerous scents. Then, as part of the workshop, you’ll work alongside an experienced perfumer to create your very own fragrance.

The Nice region is famous for perfume making, so seize the opportunity to create your own scent. Prebook to secure a place on a workshop run by Maison Molinard, one of France’s oldest perfume makers, and let a host guide you step by step. After a theory session, select your fragrance notes one by one, creating your own scent to wear and keep. Choose from various time slots for flexibility.

Treat your senses to a perfume making experience at the famous Fragonard Perfume Factory in Eze. Perfect for those who are passionate about perfume, the experience combines a tour of the laboratory where the cosmetics and fragrances are produced, with a 15-minute “Flower of the Year” workshop to create your own eau de toilette.

Delve into the world of French perfume and create a personalized fragrance in this small-group perfume workshop in Paris. Under the guidance of your expert instructor, learn how to design and blend your own personal scent. Leave with a bottled eau de parfum and a diploma that celebrates your achievement.

Design your own personal perfume, or ‘parfum’ as the French call it, during this workshop in Paris. Learn about the different families of perfumes and tenacities of scents from a perfumer teacher, and then play with a range of scents to create three different perfumes. Take home your parfum of choice in a 50-ml bottle. This artistic experience is limited to eight people, ensuring a more memorable experience.

- Collective workshop - Duration: 45 min - Choice among 40 essences - 30 ml bottle - Perfume initiation

- Collective workshop - Duration: 1h - Choice among 90 essences - 50 ml bottle - Complete experience

Capture your time in the City of Light with this private photo shoot against the backdrop of the iconic Eiffel Tower. Meet your professional photographer and pose in several locations to create a portfolio of beautiful shots to display in your home and share on social media. Treasure a unique souvenir of your Paris trip whether you’re traveling solo, with family and friends, or as a couple.

French perfume is widely recognized as the world’s best, and this workshop gets you exploring this aromatic world firsthand. Led by your instructor, you’ll learn the history of French perfume, the science and structure behind each scent, *and* you’ll mix and blend your own fragrance—going home with an irreplaceable souvenir.

They say scents evoke memories, so why not create lasting memories in Nice? At Parfum et Vous delve into the history of perfumery, modern perfume trends, and what you should know when shopping for perfume. Become a perfumist yourself and experiment with different scents to create your very own perfume, all in the space of two hours.

Enjoy a more personal way to explore the hilly streets of Montmartre and follow in the footsteps of the artists who lived there (including Monet, Van Gogh, and Cézanne) on this private or small-group tour. Look forward to seeing the best of this popular Paris neighborhood in one excursion, from Sacré-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge to Van Gogh's former house. You can even discover a historic cabaret and Montmartre's only vineyard.

You will be in a small group and you will have a personalized welcome, a sketchbook is offered and all the drawing material made available: folding stool, pencils, felts, watercolor. Your experienced trainer adapts to the level of each participant, and who gives individualized advice with specific educational objectives and accessible to all, whatever the level of drawing. It will be a walk in Paris that allows both to draw and discover a neighborhood from a cultural and artistic point of view.

In our Parisian boutique in the 5th arrondissement, we offer one-hour make-up lessons given by professional make-up artists, called IRISÉ PARTY. This is an opportunity to discover the tips of a professional make-up artist to learn how to apply make-up in a few minutes on a daily basis. It's the assurance of experiencing a moment of French chic beauty, with products 100% made in France, easy to apply while guaranteeing professional quality. The IRISÉ PARTY can be solo, duo, trio or group. The guarantee of a beautiful moment of sharing in a typically Parisian place close to Notre-Dame de Paris.

Find out if you have what it takes to be a master perfumer during this hands-on workshop at the Molinard perfume boutique in Nice. Discover what makes French perfumes so prized, and learn how skilled mixologists combine different bases, fragrances, and oils to make sweet-smelling concoctions. Then, try your own hand at perfumery by blending ingredients to create your own signature scent to take home in a vial.

Experience the art of French savoir-faire during this hands-on workshop in luxury handcrafted jewelry. Choose between morning, afternoon, or evening sessions, which include an insider’s immersion into a real-life showroom in the city’s trendiest district, the Marais. Enjoy a home-cooked meal with wine before designing a one-of-a-kind jewelry souvenir to take home.

Guarantee you leave Paris with beautiful photos from your stay by booking a private photoshoot. A professional photographer will help you pose against iconic backdrops such as the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower. Enjoy a private session or share it with friends and loved ones-you can include up to six people in your shoot.

Being drawn is a unique and rich experience. Naked, draped or even dressed, whatever you want! It's a moment for yourself. You just need to be comfortable with the idea of being drawn, the rest is done by itself. It is the model who chooses the pose (freely or following some advice), if it suits, we move on to the drawing. Several drawing options are available: choice of color (pencil, sangine, etc.) or size (50x65cm or smaller).

Visit some of World War II’s most important battle sites—and leave all the planning and navigation to someone else—on this full-day tour of the Normandy landing beaches from Bayeux. Walk the battlefields and beaches where thousands of Allied troops took part in history’s largest seaborne invasion, including key sights such as Utah Beach, Omaha Beach and Pointe du Hoc. Then, pay your respects at the Normandy American Cemetery.

Instead of simply going out for a drink, visit a women-owned micro-distillery to see how gin is made in the heart of Paris—then enjoy a tasting and craft cocktail. It’s a unique twist on exploring the city’s vibrant drinks culture, with a gin expert to guide you through the distilling process. A location by the Louvre Museum makes it easy to combine this tour with other sightseeing, too.

Live an original, unique and personalized experience, and discover the fascinating world of perfume, open to all. During a workshop, put yourself in the shoes of a perfumer and create your personalized perfume! In a small group and accompanied by a perfume expert, immerse yourself in an exciting world where more than 100 notes and accords await you to create a perfume that suits you.

Create your own watercolor in Paris and take home a framed artwork, even as a complete beginner. This is a curated outdoor watercolor experience designed to combine creativity, comfort, and atmosphere. All materials are provided, and you’ll be guided step by step using a clear and beginner-friendly approach. It’s a relaxed and welcoming experience, perfect for individuals, couples, and families — kids are very welcome, and no prior painting experience is needed. Everyone can enjoy the process at their own pace. Depending on the weather and light conditions, each session takes place in one of three carefully selected locations: – along the Seine with views of Musée d’Orsay – in a quiet shaded garden near Petit Palais – or under the elegant columns of La Madeleine Each setting offers a different side of Paris — ensuring a unique and memorable experience every time. Many guests describe it as a highlight of their trip, leaving with a personal and meaningful Paris souvenir.

You will be in a small group and you will have a personalized welcome. An experienced trainer who adapts to the level of each participant and gives individualized advice. Precise educational objectives accessible to all, regardless of the level of drawing. A sketchbook is offered and all drawing material is made available during the workshop. You will take a walk in Paris that allows you to draw and discover a neighborhood from a cultural and artistic point of view.

Enjoy three experiences in one on this small-group tour in Paris. You'll learn about fashion design from a real artist and snack on brunch—all while aboard a private boat on the Seine. Get tips from your instructor on how to draw like a fashion designer and improve your technique. Take home your finished drawings as a souvenir.