Paris Madeleine District and Théâtre du Parfum Walking Tour with Galeries Lafayette Gift Card

Explore Maison Élysée, craft perfume at Théâtre du Parfum Capucines, then shop with a Galeries Lafayette gift card.

Getting started

Meet your professional local guide at the designated starting point in central Paris. After a brief introduction to the route, you set off on foot toward the Maison Élysée area. The guided walk continues through the Madeleine district before you arrive at Théâtre du Parfum Capucines for your perfume-focused session.

What to expect

Maison Élysée and Madeleine district

This first part of the guided tour focuses on the prestigious Maison Élysée and the surrounding Madeleine district, known for its elegant streets and grand Parisian architecture.

Features

• Your professional local guide leads the walk around Maison Élysée and through the Madeleine district, sharing context about this seat of French power and its refined neighborhood.
• On the first Tuesday of each month at 9:00 AM, there is an opportunity to view the Changing of the Guard at Maison Élysée, adding a ceremonial highlight to your visit if your timing matches.
• The guided walk through the elegant Madeleine district sets the tone for a day that connects history, style, and urban Parisian life.

Théâtre du Parfum Capucines

The experience continues at Théâtre du Parfum Capucines, where the focus shifts to French perfumery and its craftsmanship.

Features

• Entry to Théâtre du Parfum Capucines is included, so you step directly inside this dedicated perfume space for your session.
• A guided experience at Théâtre du Parfum Capucines, led by your professional guide, introduces you to the history and craftsmanship of French perfumery as you explore scents and compositions.
• The format at Théâtre du Parfum Capucines is structured as a perfume session, giving you time to understand how fragrances are created and what makes French perfume internationally recognized.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

Your final stop is Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, a flagship Parisian department store known for its Belle Époque design.

Features

• A visit to Galeries Lafayette Haussmann is included, giving you time to explore its fashion, beauty, gourmet food, accessories, souvenirs, and more across multiple departments.
• Inside Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, you can admire the Belle Époque architecture and its famous glass dome, a well-known feature of the Paris retail landscape.
• You receive a Galeries Lafayette gift card, which you can use throughout the store on fashion, beauty, gourmet food, accessories, souvenirs, and other available categories, rounding off the experience with dedicated shopping time.