4 days in Paris: food, art, and unforgettable views

Located in the charming Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood, Café Louise is a lovely spot to enjoy a traditional French breakfast.You’ll be greeted by the inviting smells of French pastries and freshly brewed coffee, before you can settle in and enjoy a filling and flavorsome breakfast. Café Louise’s decor combines bistro furnishings with vintage flourishes - it’s the perfect example of Parisian style!Located at the heart of the Left Bank, be sure to take a wander around the area before embarking on a day of sightseeing - its famously a local hangout for writers and artists, and the area is brimming with creativity.

Bistro Marbeuf has created an exclusive crepe recipe just for passholders, so you can get a taste of this traditional sweet snack right in the heart of Paris.Choose from four flavors - chocolate or Nutella, banana and chocolate, butter and sugar, or fruit jam. With your order, you’ll also get a hot drink and fresh orange juice to enjoy.Bistro Marbeuf is located right by some of Paris’ top attractions and in the center of the city, so it’s the perfect place to stop when you need a breather from all that sightseeing.

Pssst: the English guided tour is popular and books up fast! We recommend checking availability here and reserving your spot well in advance. Or you can go for a self audio guided tour in the morning (booking not required for this option).  Take a well-earned break after a busy day of sightseeing and relax over some fine wine and cheese at Paris' most exciting wine bar. It's the number one destination in Paris for wine lovers.From Sauvignon Blanc to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, you'll be taken on a journey from grape to wine before tasting three French wines. The experience combines historical insights with wine-tasting education and information about the wine-making regions around France. Journey into the atmospheric wine cellars at Les Caves du Louvre and discover a world of wine with a memorable wine-tasting tour experience with their trained sommeliers.This experience is an adult-only tasting session. If you have bought a child pass, your child/teen will not be allowed to participate in this event. Be sure to book a non-drinker slot for your child on their booking website. There is also a comfortable waiting area with free Wi-Fi, where they can relax and wait for you while you attend the tasting.

Explore Montmartre like a local on this fascinating walking tour. This atmospheric Parisian district is synonymous with cultural icons, and many famous artists once had studios there during the French Belle Époque, including Modigliani, Monet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso and Van Gogh.On this 90 minute Montmartre tour, you'll be taken around the neighborhood to admire its unique architectural charm, while sampling interesting sights along the way. Your expert guide will provide you with historical insights and cultural facts as you stroll, and you'll have the chance to discover under-the-radar shopping boutiques and food specialists along the way where you can buy Paris' finest cheeses, charcuteries, crusty bread and wine. Admire the white-domed Sacré-Cœur basilica and enjoy splendid views of the whole city from the top of the huge hill.

Calling all art enthusiasts – this exclusive experience is for you! On this unique tour, you’ll learn all about Foundation Louis Vuitton and the Jardin d’Acclimatation’s history, while exploring the architecture and exhibits. Your experience begins near the Les Sablons metro station, where you’ll meet your expert guide.From there, you’ll enjoy a guided walk through the serene Jardin d’Acclimatation. Enjoy the sights of this picturesque park and learn about its history and the iconic architecture of Frank Gehry. After the walking tour, your guide will escort you to the Fondation Louis Vuitton and assist with your entry.After seeing all it has to offer, you’re free to return to the park, relax, and enjoy the rest of your day. Bon voyage!

Step inside for a guided tour that reveals cabinets of curiosities showcasing beautiful artifacts and ephemera from the history of perfume-making. Highlights include an ancient Mesopotamian kohl vase hewn out of chalk, a fine silver-gilt pomander from the Middle Ages and an ornate Louis XIV perfume burner.Learn about some of the planet’s best-loved floral fragrances, including Chinese osmanthus, Italian bergamot and Australian sandalwood, and visit the stills room to discover how scent is extracted from their flowers through the process of distillation.Established in the city of Grasse a century ago, the Fragonard perfumery celebrates a different flower every year. During your workshop, you’ll learn about this year’s chosen bloom, before being guided through the process of creating your own ‘flower of the year’ eau de toilette. The resulting scent is yours to take away as a 12ml bottle spray.This olfactory journey through the history of perfume includes a short guided tour of Fragonard’s Musée du Parfum.Close to other major Paris attractions including the Paris Opéra and Louvre Museum, Fragonard’s Musée du Parfum is set in an attractive 19th-century townhouse in the 9th arrondissement.

Climbing up the steps of this world-famous structure is how its creator, Gustave Eiffel, intended for it to be enjoyed. On this expert guide-led tour, you’ll do just that. You’ll get to know fascinating secrets behind its engineering and tales of its history as you enjoy the view, which only gets better the higher you climb!The Eiffel Tower is simply unmissable on a trip to Paris, and this tour is the very first guide-led climb up the stairs in the tower’s history.Those daring enough can step out on the first level’s transparent floor, where you can look down upon the forecourt below. Then you’ll carry on your climb to the second level, a dizzying 377 ft. in the air!

Sat on the corner of the historical Théâtre du Châtelet, Au Vieux Châtelet brasserie is everything you want in a traditional French brasserie: think cosy wood interiors, ornate trimmings and classic home cooking done right.Opt for the nation’s favourite croque monsieur - a toasted sandwich with molten gruyère cheese, smoked ham and Dijon mustard, topped with a buttery béchamel sauce. This mainstay has been on the menu for decades and for good reason; whether you’re in the mood for a lazy brunch or late afternoon pick-me-up, this is an absolute classic.Alternatively, for a bit of extra indulgence, go for a croque madame (very similar, but with a fried egg to crown the dish). Pair that with a cassis-flavored kir royale Champagne cocktail, and you’re all set!During summer months, the brasserie terrace is the perfect spot to bask in a bit of Parisian sunshine.