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4.97 out of 5 average rating, 745 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 atelier 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.” • Once you get to the atelier Mamie will greet you with warmth, love and a delicious baguette and butter to enjoy together • Finally 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. Mamie Daniela and Mamie Maria Pina are waiting for you!

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Paris Burlesque Show with a Latin Quarter Cabaret Tour

The City of Light is famously magical by night and you’ll experience its charms firsthand on this walking tour through the historic Latin Quarter—along Paris’ glowing cobblestone streets with fascinating stories about Parisian cabaret and the legacy that has shaped this vibrant district. • To begin our moonlight stroll, we’ll meet at the St. Michel Fountain, where I’ll share a brief history of Paris’ 19th-century transformation, setting the stage for the adventure ahead. • We’ll wander down Rue de la Huchette and hear tales of the city’s medieval era and its connection to the performing arts. This stretch also includes a stop by the iconic Caveau de la Huchette, a legendary jazz venue with a fascinating underground history. • As we make our way to an extraordinary burlesque show, pause at the Rue Gallande, Rue Hotel Colbert, and outside Notre Dame for more historical tidbits. • Our evening concludes with a primer on the art of burlesque and an hour of sultry performances at La Nouvelle Seine, a charming floating venue on the Seine River. This show is the oldest running burlesque cabaret in Paris! This unique experience combines the best of Paris—its heritage, its nightlife, and its unforgettable flair.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 599 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 !

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 913 reviews

Louvre for Families - A detective adventure -Couture edition

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. NOTE: until July 21st 2025 this tour can include the extraordinary EXPO the Louvre COUTURE. This is a must that children and adults should see 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!until Jul

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 693 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 : 180 euros * Firing + European shipping : 140 Feel free to ask any question ! See more on Insta @haulet_art ;)

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Intimate evening tour of Musee d'Orsay's masterpieces

The Musée d’Orsay, housed in a restored train station, holds one of the world’s best collections of Impressionist art. I’ll guide you through this amazing collection at dusk, when the crowds are smaller. • We’ll begin with a drink at a cozy nearby cafe—perhaps you’ll want to try absinthe, a nod to the bohemian Paris of the 1850s? • Then we’ll walk through the museum together, admiring 100 of its masterpieces. I’ll share stories about the lives of these rebellious young artists and talk about the painting techniques they used. • After our tour concludes, you’ll still have another hour to spend exploring the museum before closing time. You’ll leave with a richer understanding of how these trailblazers succeeded in breaking the established rules of art, as well as a deeper connection to the works.

5 out of 5 average rating, 19 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.

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Discover Jewish Paris on a walk through the Marais

Did you know that France has the third biggest Jewish community in the world, after Israel and the United States? Join a certified tour guide and professor of Jewish history for a walking tour of the Marais neighborhood. I’ll share what life was like for Jews here from the medieval era to the dramatic events of the 20th century. • We’ll begin by exploring the quarter’s iconic Rue des Rosiers and the Shoah Memorial. We’ll also pass by two of the most beautiful synagogues in the Marais. • We’ll stop for 30 minutes at a traditional Parisian tea room (drinks not included), where I will share stories of some of the city’s most famous Jewish residents. • Along our route, we’ll stop in at several bakeries and delicatessens to sample the best Ashkenazi and Sephardic delicacies the area has to offer. You will leave with a deeper understanding of the neighborhood’s deep Jewish history, as well as a newfound appreciation for Paris’ finest Jewish sweets! Please note: This experience will not take place unless we have five or more guests, though they do not have to belong to the same group.

5 out of 5 average rating, 47 reviews

Art de la Table, French way of living

ART DE LA TABLE In this class, you will learn European table manners and how to make your dining experience both stylish and elegant. We will cover the essentials of being a gracious host and a thoughtful guest. You’ll also discover simple ways to create a warm, inviting atmosphere, making every meal feel special—whether it’s a casual dinner with friends or a more formal gathering.

5 out of 5 average rating, 87 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.

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5 out of 5 average rating, 34 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.

4.86 out of 5 average rating, 3444 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!

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 4326 reviews

See 30+ Top Paris Sights, Fun Guide

Leave your map behind and follow us, your English speaking show-people, who will take you on exploration of 30+ Top Paris Sights. You will hear about and possibly meet some the legends of one of Europe’s best-loved cities. Included in the tour; the best place for photo's of the incredible Eiffel Tower, we'll take a lively stroll through old Montmartre where Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso once lived, then upwards to the Sacre-Coeur for the best panoramic view of the City of Light. The show continues down with a view of the Champs Élysées and the majestic Arc de Triomphe and who can forget... the Moulin Rouge. We will experience a beautiful slice of French culture in the Latin Quater where you can pick up a snack (not included) from a nearby street market filled with patisseries, fresh fruit markets, cafes, fromageries (cheese shops), chocolate and wine shops and anything else you might like. After that it's back on the trail. For over a 1000yrs the English have annoyed the French. We will be able to give you our personal insights on how to avoid certain embarrassing mis-understandings. Making this a super original experience. Other things to note Please bring an umbrella if the forecast indicates rain and wear a comfy pair of shoes, as we'll be on foot most of the time (with lots of breaks to chat and rest). Bring a camera and drinks.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3191 reviews

Haunted Paris Tour- Legends, True Crime, Ghosts, & More

The longest running and BEST Haunted Tour of Paris is now on AirBNB Experiences! Over the course of a 1 and a half hour walking tour (entirely in English), we will discover the historic heart of the city with your expert, accredited guide. Paris is known as the City of Light, but we will instead focus on the dark side while exploring areas of the city rarely seen by Parisians. There will be several ghost stories, including the famous ghosts of Notre Dame Cathedral. We will also visit places of true crime such as the famous Demon Barber of Paris (the real inspiration for Sweeney Todd). In the shadows of the impressive and imposing Conciergerie, you will hear about the Reign of Terror and the imprisonment and beheading of Queen Marie Antoinette. You will have the chance to stand on the spot where a French king was assassinated and hear the unbelievable story behind it. End the experience by visiting the spot of the infamous Cemetery of the Innocents and the birth of the Paris Catacombs (NOTE: We do not go inside the Catacombs) Many other dark and tragic stories await you on the famous Haunted Paris Tour! If you are looking for a cheesy haunted house and jump scare style experience, look elsewhere.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 3740 reviews

Paris photo session

This photo session in Paris is offered to couples, for engagements, weddings, elopements, families, surprise proposals and individual pictures. We'll meet at this address : 17 place du trocadero et du 11 novembre. Then walk around to go to the perfect spots. In an hour we do several spots and we include the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River and a Parisian Street. We will guide you during the experience and help you with the poses to get natural lifestyle pictures. To have an idea of the pictures you can get, check our insta: _parispics_ The experience will always be private! I recommend booking a photo session in the morning (crowd...)! Also, bring a second pair of shoes (to be able to walk). After the experience, I will send you a link to a private gallery to choose your best pictures (30 MAX). I will edit them and send them 3 days after your selection. Alex will host in the morning experiences. We offer professional make up and hairstyle services, the help of an assistant (during the session) or a professional videographer if needed. If you would like a taylored experience (more hours, more locations or have a specific request outside of this experience ) please send us a message.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 544 reviews

Skip-the-Line Louvre Tour with an Art Historian

You have always dreamt of seeing the Louvre but were overwhelmed by its size? This tour turns the Louvre into an entertaining, educational, and inspiring experience. On this small-size private tour (maximum 6 guests) we skip the line and get in the museum quickly so we have more time to explore its outstanding collection. Once inside we'll discover together the most famous highlights of the Louvre including Venus de Milo, Victory of Samothrace and the Mona Lisa, but will also marvel at less known masterpieces, which leave you with a deeper understanding of the art in the Louvre. MUSEUM TICKET IS NOT INCLUDED. You will need to get a museum ticket from the museum's official website: www. ticketlouvre. fr Note that kids under 18 (and EU nationals under 25) get in for free. If you are unable to get a ticket from the website for the date of our tour (as sometimes there is only a limited number of tickets available online), don't worry. There are always tickets we can get on the spot in the museum and those are unlimited. There are ticket machines so we can get the tickets in less than 5 minutes once we meet. If you wish to book this tour for a specific date/hour that you don't see here, send me a quick message so I can open a slot for you. Looking forward to exploring the Louvre with you! :)

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 1707 reviews

Highlights of the Louvre in two hours

Let's discover the biggest museum in the world together. The Louvre has everything from Ancient times to the 19th century. On this tour you will be able to discover the highlights of the Western World in less than an afternoon. We will speak about the history of the museum as well as the sculptors and the painters. It's a unique experience that will allow you to show off at fancy dinners. We'll never be more than six persons so you can ask as many questions as you want. Of course we will see The Venus de Milo, the Winged Victory of Samothrace and the beautiful Mona Lisa. We will make the Louvre and the history of art interesting and fun. To keep it easy going and laid back is very important for us, we know that you guys are on holidays and I promise you that this tour will be fun and amusing as well as thought provoking. ENTRY TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM ARE NOT INCLUDED

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 470 reviews

Professional photo shoot in paris

Together, we will explore the most charming corners of this iconic city, and we will do it in an unforgettable way. We'll stroll near the Louvre, taking in the breathtaking architecture and charming urban vistas. You'll uncover Paris' best-kept secrets and capture them forever with a professional photo session. WHAT YOU GET 1. ALL of the ORIGINAL JPEG photos we take during the session and you can choose the ones you like for edition. 2. 5 RETOUCHED pictures)

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