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Experience Paris beyond the tourist trail with hidden gems, local-led tours, unique museums, and offbeat attractions curated for curious travelers. Discover now.
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Slide 1 of 8, Fragonard Perfume Museum interior with colorful murals and display tables for perfume workshop.
Fragonard Perfume Museum interior with colorful murals and display tables for perfume workshop.
45 mins
  • Immerse yourself in a rare, French art-de-vivre with the entry to the Fragonard Perfume Museum and take part in a perfume-making workshop. A journey that's as enlightening as it is fragrant!

  • Benefit from a guided tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum, marvel at ancient perfume bottles and learn about the perfume trade secrets that have shaped this French luxury industry over centuries.

  • Roll up your sleeves for an interactive perfume workshop. Guided by an expert, you'll create your own Eau de Toilette. It's not just a tutorial, but a sensory exploration, a lesson in history, and a chance to craft a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

  • Fun fact: Each year, Fragonard decides on a special "Flower of the Year" and creates unique products based on it.

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  • Immerse yourself in a rare, French art-de-vivre with the entry to the Fragonard Perfume Museum and take part in a perfume-making workshop. A journey that's as enlightening as it is fragrant!

  • Benefit from a guided tour of the Fragonard Perfume Museum, marvel at ancient perfume bottles and learn about the perfume trade secrets that have shaped this French luxury industry over centuries.

  • Roll up your sleeves for an interactive perfume workshop. Guided by an expert, you'll create your own Eau de Toilette. It's not just a tutorial, but a sensory exploration, a lesson in history, and a chance to craft a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

  • Fun fact: Each year, Fragonard decides on a special "Flower of the Year" and creates unique products based on it.

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€31
Slide 1 of 9, Person floating in Zero Gravity room at Paradox Museum Paris.
Person floating in Zero Gravity room at Paradox Museum Paris.
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  • Step into the Paradox Museum and immerse yourself in 90 interactive exhibits that challenge your senses, including the "Ames Room" where you’ll experience altered perceptions of size, and "The Infinite Tunnel," an optical illusion that creates the sensation of endless space.

  • Explore the world’s largest collection of paradox-based exhibits, featuring optical illusions like "The Vortex," which creates a disorienting spinning effect, and the "Upside Down Room," where gravity seems to defy logic.

  • Enjoy up to 80 minutes of exploration through immersive installations like the "Mirror Maze," where reflections confuse your sense of direction, and "The Gravity Wall," which will leave you questioning the laws of physics.

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  • Step into the Paradox Museum and immerse yourself in 90 interactive exhibits that challenge your senses, including the "Ames Room" where you’ll experience altered perceptions of size, and "The Infinite Tunnel," an optical illusion that creates the sensation of endless space.

  • Explore the world’s largest collection of paradox-based exhibits, featuring optical illusions like "The Vortex," which creates a disorienting spinning effect, and the "Upside Down Room," where gravity seems to defy logic.

  • Enjoy up to 80 minutes of exploration through immersive installations like the "Mirror Maze," where reflections confuse your sense of direction, and "The Gravity Wall," which will leave you questioning the laws of physics.

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€29.50
Slide 1 of 12, Person examining a polaroid while enjoying food on the Emily in Paris Food Tour.
Person examining a polaroid while enjoying food on the Emily in Paris Food Tour.
2 hrs 30 mins
  • Delight in 7 tastings at 4 hand-picked food stops, featuring bakery bites, galette, cider, and a wine and cheese toast.

  • Step into the world of Emily in Paris as you visit iconic filming locations, including Boulangerie Moderne and Gabriel’s restaurant.

  • Capture your Parisian adventure with a personalized Polaroid photo and take home exclusive Emily in Paris merchandise.

  • Explore the charming Latin Quarter, weaving through the Panthéon and Luxembourg Gardens with a knowledgeable guide.

  • Perfect for fans of the series and French cuisine lovers seeking a playful, immersive experience.

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  • Delight in 7 tastings at 4 hand-picked food stops, featuring bakery bites, galette, cider, and a wine and cheese toast.

  • Step into the world of Emily in Paris as you visit iconic filming locations, including Boulangerie Moderne and Gabriel’s restaurant.

  • Capture your Parisian adventure with a personalized Polaroid photo and take home exclusive Emily in Paris merchandise.

  • Explore the charming Latin Quarter, weaving through the Panthéon and Luxembourg Gardens with a knowledgeable guide.

  • Perfect for fans of the series and French cuisine lovers seeking a playful, immersive experience.

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€86
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2 hrs
  • Enjoy a curated shopping tour of Le Samaritaine, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.
  • Discover Art Nouveau architecture while exploring one of Paris’s most iconic department stores.
  • Receive personalized styling tips and shopping advice tailored to your tastes and budget.
  • Shop French luxury brands and unique local designers with insider recommendations from your guide.
  • Upgrade your experience with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off for a seamless Parisian adventure.
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  • Enjoy a curated shopping tour of Le Samaritaine, guided by a knowledgeable local expert.
  • Discover Art Nouveau architecture while exploring one of Paris’s most iconic department stores.
  • Receive personalized styling tips and shopping advice tailored to your tastes and budget.
  • Shop French luxury brands and unique local designers with insider recommendations from your guide.
  • Upgrade your experience with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off for a seamless Parisian adventure.
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€65
Slide 1 of 15, Child enjoying chocolate tasting at Choco-Story Museum, Paris.
Child enjoying chocolate tasting at Choco-Story Museum, Paris.
Explore at your pace
  • Unwrap 4,000 years of chocolate history at Paris’s iconic chocoholic destination, where every layer reflects the cultures it touched across continents.

  • Walk from ancient Aztec traditions to 1950s European factories on this self-guided tour, with virtual demos by master chocolatiers revealing chocolate-making secrets.

  • Indulge in unlimited tastings of chocolate ranging from creamy white to bold dark blends, crafted from cocoa beans grown in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and more.

  • Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate where the scent of cocoa fills the air, the displays catch your eye, and tastings bring every story to life, making it a treat for all ages.

  • Tip: During your visit, look out for the chocolate statue of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent and Aztec god of chocolate, revered as the bringer of cocoa to the people.

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  • Unwrap 4,000 years of chocolate history at Paris’s iconic chocoholic destination, where every layer reflects the cultures it touched across continents.

  • Walk from ancient Aztec traditions to 1950s European factories on this self-guided tour, with virtual demos by master chocolatiers revealing chocolate-making secrets.

  • Indulge in unlimited tastings of chocolate ranging from creamy white to bold dark blends, crafted from cocoa beans grown in Ecuador, Costa Rica, and more.

  • Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate where the scent of cocoa fills the air, the displays catch your eye, and tastings bring every story to life, making it a treat for all ages.

  • Tip: During your visit, look out for the chocolate statue of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent and Aztec god of chocolate, revered as the bringer of cocoa to the people.

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€18
Slide 1 of 8, Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte with gardens and reflecting pool in France.
Château of Vaux-le-Vicomte with gardens and reflecting pool in France.
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Audio guide
  • Step into the picturesque Vaux-le-Vicomte castle and marvel at its French Baroque architecture full of geometric curves and manicured sprawling gardens.

  • Get an immersive experience with your audio guide as you explore King Louis XIV's golden chambers and his Grand Salon with tapestries.

  • Venture beyond the castle walls to Le Nôtre's manicured gardens landscaped with a dancing fountain and hidden stone sculptures.

  • Travel back in time with carriages led by horses and coachmen that evoke a 17th century France at the Carriage Museum.

  • Did you know? Try to spot the "F" monogram subtly woven into the castle’s design — a secret tribute to Nicolas Fouquet, the original owner, after the King seized the property

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  • Step into the picturesque Vaux-le-Vicomte castle and marvel at its French Baroque architecture full of geometric curves and manicured sprawling gardens.

  • Get an immersive experience with your audio guide as you explore King Louis XIV's golden chambers and his Grand Salon with tapestries.

  • Venture beyond the castle walls to Le Nôtre's manicured gardens landscaped with a dancing fountain and hidden stone sculptures.

  • Travel back in time with carriages led by horses and coachmen that evoke a 17th century France at the Carriage Museum.

  • Did you know? Try to spot the "F" monogram subtly woven into the castle’s design — a secret tribute to Nicolas Fouquet, the original owner, after the King seized the property

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€18
Slide 1 of 12, Visitors relaxing on the lawn in front of the Geode at the Science and Industry Museum, Paris.
Visitors relaxing on the lawn in front of the Geode at the Science and Industry Museum, Paris.
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Explore at your pace
  • Dive into a day of discovery at the Science and Industry Museum in Paris with hands-on exhibits, live demos, and gripping simulations.

  • Step inside the Argonaute, a 1950s war submarine, and explore its launch bay, engine room, and crew quarters up close.

  • Try your hand at piloting the Solar Impulse, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft simulator, a fun way to learn about the future of clean aviation.

  • Walk through planetarium shows and space-themed exhibits that take you on a journey across stars, planets, and distant galaxies.

  • From robotics to space and beyond, enjoy a science experience designed for all ages, set within the artistic surroundings of Parc de la Villette.

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  • Dive into a day of discovery at the Science and Industry Museum in Paris with hands-on exhibits, live demos, and gripping simulations.

  • Step inside the Argonaute, a 1950s war submarine, and explore its launch bay, engine room, and crew quarters up close.

  • Try your hand at piloting the Solar Impulse, the world’s first solar-powered aircraft simulator, a fun way to learn about the future of clean aviation.

  • Walk through planetarium shows and space-themed exhibits that take you on a journey across stars, planets, and distant galaxies.

  • From robotics to space and beyond, enjoy a science experience designed for all ages, set within the artistic surroundings of Parc de la Villette.

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€15
Slide 1 of 6, Père Lachaise Cemetery path with ornate tombs and statues, Paris.
Père Lachaise Cemetery path with ornate tombs and statues, Paris.
2 hrs
  • Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a guided walking tour led by an expert local guide (English or French), with group sizes limited to 20 people.

  • Visit the iconic graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Colette, and more as you stroll through Paris’s most legendary cemetery.

  • Hear captivating tales of love, scandal, and history told in classic Parisian style, witty, moving, and rich with tradition.

  • Take part in quirky local customs, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb or rubbing Victor Noir’s statue for good luck.

  • Walk at a relaxed pace along a 2-mile route, suitable for families and curious explorers with PG-friendly storytelling available on request.

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  • Explore Père Lachaise Cemetery on a guided walking tour led by an expert local guide (English or French), with group sizes limited to 20 people.

  • Visit the iconic graves of Jim Morrison, Oscar Wilde, Edith Piaf, Chopin, Colette, and more as you stroll through Paris’s most legendary cemetery.

  • Hear captivating tales of love, scandal, and history told in classic Parisian style, witty, moving, and rich with tradition.

  • Take part in quirky local customs, like kissing Oscar Wilde’s tomb or rubbing Victor Noir’s statue for good luck.

  • Walk at a relaxed pace along a 2-mile route, suitable for families and curious explorers with PG-friendly storytelling available on request.

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What our guests say

Andrew S

Australia
Family
Feb 2026
Very engaging for the children, and also the parents. The exhibits were great and showed a fantastic insight into the paradoxes of life. The illusions were great as well. My family thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

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