How to Experience French Culture in Paris
With their effortless style and supreme taste in literature, food, and wine, true Parisians are easy to spot. Here are a few ways to travel like a local and take in French culture in Paris, from learning the language to playing some pétanque.
Go beyondoui ands'il vous plait with acasual French language classthat involves conversation in a classic café and a short city walking tour.
Hone your kitchen skills in Paris during a semi-private, two-hourbaguette and croissant workshoptaught by a professional French cooking instructor. Learn how French masters knead dough, and discover the secrets to baking the perfect buttery croissant and classic baguette.
Taste the traditional flavors of afour-course French meal, complete with wine, cheese and rich French sauces, in the local home of English-speaking Parisians.
*Learn to play the local game of pétanque—also known as lawn bowling—while sipping French wine and nibbling charcuterie during a half-day walking tour of Paris' most famous neighborhoods.
- Gain an edge by taking in a showing of Oliver Giraud'shit comedy show How to Become a Parisian in One Hour. Using his unique brand of comedy, Giraud instructs the crowd on how to think, dress, talk, and walk like a real Parisian.
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French Baking Class: Baguettes and Croissants in a Parisian Bakery
Learn the secrets to making traditional French baguettes and croissants during a 2-hour baking workshop with a chef. Get time-tested recipes handed down over generations, and bread-making techniques that will help you make perfect baked goods. This is a hands-on baking lesson in the back rooms of a French bakery in Paris with group size limited to eight people for maximum personal attention from the instructor for each student. Leave the class with your own freshly-baked baguette to snack on later.
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How to Become a Parisian in 1 Hour? The Hit Comedy Show 100% in English in Paris
While the city of Paris is celebrated for its charm, romance, and elegance, Parisians are known for . . . other qualities. During this show by French comedian Olivier Giraud, watch the stereotypes of Parisians—as being rude, short-tempered or arrogant—come alive in this side-splitting performance. Giraud's spot-on impressions keeps you laughing as you learn how to recognize Parisian facial expressions and use iconic French phrases correctly. Audience participation encouraged!
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Paris St-Ouen Flea Market Bargain-Hunting Guided Tour with a Local Guide
Discover a bargain hunter’s paradise at Paris’ St-Ouen flea market, one of the largest of its kind in the world. Browse hundreds of unique market stalls accompanied by your local guide, who will help you find what you’re looking for and negotiate the best deals with vendors. Shop like a true insider at the amazing open-air market, which is been in operation since 1885. Group numbers are limited to 10 people for a personalized shopping experience.
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Lonely Planet Experiences: Paris Food & Drink Tour Of Saint-Germain
Stroll through Paris’ Bohemian past with this guided walking tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés and the Latin Quarter. Explore these neighborhoods known as havens for the city’s intellectuals and artists, and stop in at a local café to enjoy a savory charcuterie platter. Visit the oldest park in Paris and try your hand at the beloved French ballgame pétanque. See the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral and browse the shelves at the city’s first English bookstore. Numbers are limited to 12 for a personalized small-group experience.
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Paris Dinner with Parisian Hosts
Spend a memorable and authentic evening in Paris with dinner at the home of a local family. Join your Parisian hosts at their private apartment and savor a four-course meal of French cuisine prepared by a gourmet caterer or restaurant. Get a glimpse into daily Parisian life and enjoy lively conversation in English with your new friends.
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Conversational French Language Class in Paris
Combine a guided tour with an opportunity to improve your French language skills with a 1.5-hour conversational class at Paris' famous Café de Flore. It's an excellent way to take your language learning to the next level, speaking with a Parisian. Choose from either a beginner or intermediate level class of no more than five people, ensuring the best possible learning experience for all students. After your lesson and discussion time at the cafe, take a guided tour of the colorful Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood.
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