4 days of Paris: food, fun, and culture—rain or shine

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.

Welcome to Club Cochon l’Auberge in the heart of Paris! This hub of Parisian bistro gastronomy is a must-visit on your French travels. Split into three distinct areas–the bar, the restaurant and the delicatessen–Club Cochon is ready to welcome you to a delicious afternoon (and you may find yourself leaving with a few of their pâté croûtes too).This delightful experiences offers charcuterie and wine tasting – staples of French cuisine. Enjoy a genuine French aperitif experience with the chef's seasonal charcuteries, including pâté croûte, and one glass of wine.Before heading up to the restaurant, why not enjoy a couple glasses of wine, or enjoy some suckling pig on Friday and Saturday evenings? Treat your senses to a true French apéritif in a typical Parisian bistro setting and soak up the atmosphere of Paris at Club Cochon.

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.

Wander through the magical alleyways of Montmartre and you’ll get breathtaking views of the city below before you go for an all French morning snack, on us.This is truly a tantalising treat, with your pass you’ll get four macarons and any hot drink of your choice from traditional Parisian bistro Moulin de la galette.Macarons, a traditional French sweet have become a must-try part of any trip to the city and the mythical Montmartre is a must-see for lovers of charming cobbled streets and spell-binding views.Montmartre and Macarons, two things ticked off the bucket-list before lunch? This really is the crème de la crème of Paris!

One of Paris's best-loved attractions, the famous Paris Aquarium is home to the largest aquarium tank in France.Take an immersive journey into the deep and discover an underwater world with a strikingly diverse range of aquatic species on display. You’ll be able to get up close and personal with everything from sharks and sea-turtles to clownfish, sea urchins and more in this stunning environment.The aquarium also features a comprehensive schedule to both educate and inform. Check out fascinating National Geographic films, as well as live feedings that take place four times a day, in addition to informative talks about conserving the ocean and the creatures that live within it.Located on the Eastern side of the Jardins du Trocadéro, Aquarium de Paris re-creates a range of underwater habitats for their 500-odd species, from Mediterranean shores to tropical coral reefs, lagoons and more. Be mesmerized as you walk through the shark tunnel, get hands-on with marine creatures at the petting pool and learn more about different species from around the globe. As one of the best aquariums in Paris, you’ll learn everything you ever wanted to know about life in the deep.

With this experience, you’ll not only get to sample some delicious varieties, but you’ll also learn all about the cheese-making process, and the different characteristics of the cheeses you sample.Ô Chateau is a great spot to enjoy a couple of hours indulging in French delicacies. Sophisticated yet unpretentious, it's a great way for foodie-enthusiasts and novices alike to enjoy learning about this famous French delicacy.

This champagne offer was inspired by Café Gourmand (the act of enjoying a selection of mignardises with an espresso) and this venue has decided to create their version of this tradition by pairing some tasty sweet pastries with a glass of Champagne.Restaurant Au Cadet de Gascogne is located in Montmartre, right on Place du Tertre, famous for its artists and painters. From the terrace, you can enjoy views of Sacré Cœur Basilica, which also happens to be a two-minute stroll from the restaurant.

Firmly considered as one of Paris’ must-see shows, Olivier Giraud’s ‘How to Become Parisian in One Hour’ teaches you the nuances of acting like a local through hilarious observations of life in Paris.Reviewed by the New York Times as “Learning to be French through Comedy!”, award-winning comedian Olivier Giraud will teach you how to behave like a real Parisian in every situation encountered during your stay in Paris, from meetings in the metro to handling the city’s notorious waiting staff!Appealing to an international audience, each performance welcomes up to 30 different nationalities, where everyone ends up laughing together as Giraud pokes fun at all of our cultural differences. The show is remarkably interactive, with audience participation and collective hilarity - there’s no doubt that you will come away aching from laughter and bursting with new knowledge of Français.Having already welcomed over 800,000 spectators, How to Become Parisian in One Hour has been rated Best Theatre Performance on TripAdvisor since 2015. Check them out on Instagram!.

Embark on an adventurous journey through 4,000 years and learn about the history of cocoa and chocolate through words, pictures, and delightfully sweet flavors.The museum is home to a unique collection of 1000+ objects and artifacts dedicated to chocolate, and you’ll get to explore them all through the fascinating Choco Story, which charts the chocolate-making process from its origins to the present day. You’ll learn about key ingredients that go into your favorite bar, as well as how the chocolate-making process has changed and evolved throughout time. Finally, a virtual demonstration will reveal the secret of making chocolates that are truly delicious.

As one of Paris’ most interactive attractions, you’ll have hours of fun in this eclectic museum.Musée Grévin is the ultimate place to come to meet all your favorite movie stars, artists, musicians, royals and celebrities. Wander through lifelike scenes depicting historic and modern Paris and come face-to-face with over 250 French and international celebrities that look exactly like their real-life versions. You'll journey through Paris' fascinating history, learning all about its culture, with everything from opera and fashion to football and rugby covered.Learn all about the French Revolution through the dramatic visual scenes as well as key events from 19th and 20th Century history. There’s plenty of contemporary characters including in the line-up too, including Katy Perry, Angelina Jolie, Cristiano Ronaldo and more. One of Musée Grévin's must-see displays is the stunning Palais des Mirages, which was created in 1900 for the Universal Exhibition at the Trocadéro. Walk through this specially designed, opulent exhibit and experience a fantastical sound and light show like no other.You'll also get the chance to learn about the unique step-by-step creation of Musée Grévin's lifelike wax figures, from the precise details of their makeup to the models who sit in for the body molds. Touch some of the resin and the hair used to make the final products if you're feeling curious.

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.

Take the weight off for a moment and do like the Parisians do with an afternoon drink to re-energize after a day of sightseeing.Located in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a beautiful, central neighborhood famous for art galleries, literature and jazz, Café Louise is the perfect spot to stop and enjoy a French apéro.You can enjoy a refreshing cocktail from their menu of original creations as well as a selection of finger food.Found just over the street from the famous brasseries Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, the cafés around here are renowned for high-quality service and food.So what are you waiting for? A day is Paris is incomplete without a café pitstop!