Paris Things to Do

Paris is a city of the senses – sight and taste predominate. In terms of sounds, it can be filled with music or just the rush of traffic; smells can go from sublime to awful depending whether you’re standing in the food court of Galeries Lafayette or next to a busy road, and touch.. But predominantly, Paris fills the eyes and tempts the taste buds. One of the things the French are famous for are their sweet treats – pastries, cakes, and desserts – and of these, one of their most famous gifts to the world is the macaroon…

You’ll discover a delicious emal at the Maison Dalloyau house of gastronomy. France is as much about food as it is about art and when you combine the two you get the gorgeous edibles produced by Maison Dalloyau. From their famous colorful macaroons and the beautiful and delicious cakes, to that Frenchest of things, foie gras and a fricassee de champignons, these people know how to make something special with food.

A trip to Paris wouldn’t be complete without spending some time sampling the famous breads and pastries. The Behind the Scenes of a Boulangerie : French Bakery Tour in Paris shows you how your favorite French baked goods are made AND you get to take some with you! This month, one lucky winner will win tickets for this delicious food tour–read on to find out how to enter!

Finally a dream has come true – Paris now has a bar for sleeping. That might sound lame – and many people have scoffed – but I think it’s genius.

Where better to sample festive specialty foods than Paris? Go on a seasonal culinary adventure through the capital of gourmet food on the Small-Group Gourmet Christmas Tour of Paris. Enjoy samples, shop for gifts and more on this intimate small-group tour!

Winter is closing in on Paris so it’s time to find places to get warm. For an authentic Parisian experience off the tourist beat and very relaxing, head to the Paris Mosque. This place is an oasis. There’s a lovely café with mint tea and cushioned sofas to relax on. In summer, there’s a little garden to sit in under the shady fig trees. If you can get past the pastries at the café counter, you’ll find the door to the hammam.

One thing that’s become increasingly popular this decade is the cooking class. From high-end grocery stores to small restaurants, cooking classes are a favorite for couples, aspiring gourmands and bachelors tired of eating hamburger helper.