Are you looking for the perfect gift for a special someone? Here are some unique ideas of activities and experiences in Paris that will make an unforgettable gift for the person of your choice.
Note: the activities are sorted from most to least expensive.
Helicopter Flight
Seeing Paris from the sky is an awe-inspiring experience.
Your loved one will rediscover the city’s emblematic monuments in a new and original way with this gift.
From the Eiffel Tour to the Parc des Princes or even the Palace of Versailles, everything the city has to offer will pass before their amazed eyes.
What I Love: During the break, refreshments are offered and the pilot explains everything there is to know about helicopters.
Price: From €379
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Personal Shopping Session With a Professional Stylist
Before the session, your friend will be asked to fill out a questionnaire for the stylist so she can create a profile.
With this information, Miriam will organize a personalized shopping circuit for your friend. During the session, she will give advice on how to dress oneself for any situation and teach how to coordinate an outfit.
At the end of the session, your friend will receive a photo album of the all outfits they saw during the session. Miriam always slips in a few pieces of advice as well!
Men are welcome too!
What I Love: The follow-up after the session. For the next six months, Miriam will answer any question a client might have.
Price: From €350
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Skydiving Experience
Offer a breathtaking adventure less than 2 hours from the capital.
Imagine the adrenaline rush during a free fall at 200 km/h, an experience that makes your heart beat fiercely. It’s more than a jump, it’s a flight into the vastness of the sky, a moment where every second counts and remains etched in memory forever.
Ideal for thrill-seekers or those looking to push their boundaries.
What I Love: An adrenaline explosion that will never be forgotten.
Price: From €295
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Clockmaking Workshop
Give your loved one the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of clockmaking.
This workshop will give them a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of clocks and watches and the tools used during the process.
They will also get to use these tools to try their hand at watchmaking!
What I Love: Getting to discover an occupation where time seems to stop.
Price: From €290
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Coffee Tasting Workshop
The smell of coffee is one of the best scents in the world. In this workshop, your loved one will smell, taste, and learn the secrets behind great coffee.
The workshop begins with an introduction to cupping, the art of coffee tasting, then continues with a tasting.
Your loved one will travel around the world with three exceptional coffees.
What I Love: A tasting box with three additional coffees is given to each participant at the end of the workshop.
Price: From €190
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Latte Art Workshop
Has one of your loved one always dreamt of drawing with coffee foam? This workshop will teach them the art.
After learning all the secrets of coffee and milk foaming techniques, they will put their new knowledge into practice.
Lathering milk and drawing with it will be a breeze after this activity!
What I Love: The knowledge gained during this workshop can be put to use on any coffee foam.
Price: From €150
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Flying Lesson
Give your loved one the opportunity to learn how to pilot an airplane.
An instructor will first explain the basics of piloting and give a complete tour of the airplane to prepare them for the flight.
Since the take-off and landing are more technical, a professional pilot will take care of them. But while it is in the air, control of the plane will be theirs!
What I Love: The option to purchase a video of the flight as a souvenir of this unusual experience.
Price: From €149
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Hat Making Workshop
Become the mad hatter for a day by learning the trade of hatter!
Your loved one will have control over everything that goes into their hat: the material, the colors, the shape, and of course, the personalization.
Marie and her team teach participants how to loosen their material and the proper techniques for modeling a hat. Then it will be up to your loved one to choose the accessories that will decorate their creation.
What I Love: Creativity can flourish here – participants can craft whatever type and style of hat their heart tells them to.
Price: €145
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Bag Making Workshop
No outfit is complete without a handbag, so give your friend the opportunity to create one themselves.
Participants can give their creation a personal and original touch, making a one-of-a-kind accessory for themselves.
Your friend can choose to create a fanny pack, a shopping bag, or a purse.
They will have to cut their material according to a pattern, then will learn about gluing and lining. Once the basic bag is complete, there are a multitude of decoration choices at their disposal, including patches, pins, and even embroidery.
What I Love: Several options are presented for every step, making the bag as unique as the person who made it.
Price: €145
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Baking Workshop at the Ferrandi School
In this workshop, your loved one will learn how to make delicious cakes in the Galerie Lafayette’s kitchen.
They can choose between two recipes: Paris-Brest or tarte au citron.
Your friend will craft a cake with the chef’s guidance, which guarantees that their creation will be perfect and delicious.
What I Love: The tips that the chef offers during the workshop can be applied to all your loved one’s future dishes.
Price: From €130
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Ferrari Driving Course
If you are searching for the ideal gift for someone who loves thrills and sports cars, this activity is perfect.
Your friend will get to be behind the wheel of a Ferrari equipped with a V8 engine, just like the cars used in Formula 1 races.
Don’t wait – give your favorite adrenaline junkie the experience of a lifetime!
What I Love: The discovery lap on the racetrack that gives the driver their first taste of speed.
Price: From €129
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
ULM or Paraglider Flight
What could be better than a ULM or paraglider flight to give your friend an unforgettable sensory experience while they enjoy the wonderful landscapes of the Parisian countryside?
The flight will last between 20 and 40 minutes and promises to be a time of endless magic.
Who knows, maybe your friend will be so comfortable that they will want to take over the controls!
What I Love: The opportunity to take the wheel for a few minutes during the flight.
Price: From €119
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Perfume Making Workshop
This workshop takes place in Candora’s local perfumery, which specializes in custom-made perfume.
Participants will first take a quiz to test their knowledge of the subject, then it is time to put their knowledge into practice.
Numerous pieces of advice and information will be given to guide your loved one as they craft their dream perfume.
What I Love: An engraving option is available, allowing the perfume you create to be even more personalized and original.
Price: From €95
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Gilded Brass Medal-Making Workshop
Any decoration adds a little something to an outfit, but a handmade ornament is even better.
Your loved one will create a gilded brass medal under the tutelage of Alice, a professional jeweler.
They will learn much about jewelry making, especially about carving, which is the technique used to create gilded brass medallions.
The final creation can be worn as a necklace, on a chain, or as a bracelet, however its maker desires!
What I Love: The professional guidance, giving you the freedom to attempt any design you can dream up!
Price: €90
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Soap Making Workshop
We all have soap at home, but most of us do not know how or with what it is made.
Allow someone to learn about cold saponification with Agnès and then put their new knowledge to the test.
After a demonstration, participants take turns weighing ingredients, melting substances, pouring the mixture, and even using a pH meter. Your friend will have control over every step in the process.
What I Love: The complementary information about soap that is given over drinks.
Price: €90
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Beer Brewing Workshop
Brewing beer, now that’s a fun workshop.
Learning the beer-making process is both educational and sociable. Plus, there’s a beer-tasting session accompanied by some charcuterie.
Your loved one will brew 15 liters of beer in pairs and can try their hand at various types (wheat, lager, IPA, Abbey beer, Tripel, Porter…) and will take home their own beers two weeks later. And it’s really cool to be able to share your own beer with friends and family.
An ideal gift for a man, but not exclusively. There are more women in brewing than you might think!
What I Love: The ability to personalize the beer with fruits or spices to make the beer your taste buds have always dreamed of.
Price: From €80
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Modern Cocktails Workshop
Do you know someone who loves having an aperitif? Give them the chance to learn to make their own cocktails by gifting them this workshop.
It is an opportunity to not only drink cocktails but also to learn to use a barman’s equipment like a pro.
Your friend will create a personalized cocktail to their taste and will leave with several cocktail recipes they can use to impress others.
What I Love: A spirit is offered before leaving the workshop.
Price: From €79.90
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Japanese Mochi Baking Workshop
Send your loved one on a trip to the Orient by allowing them to discover this Japanese pastry in this workshop offered by Agathe.
The workshop begins with a welcome tea, then the recipe is explained in detail before participants attempt to make it themselves.
Rice dough and black sesame ganache are available to add flavor to the mochis.
At the end of the workshop, your loved one will have five mochis to enjoy alone or share.
What I Love: A lactose-free option allows everyone to enjoy this delicious recipe.
Price: From €70
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Beer Spa
Gift a session in the Beer Spa for a unique present.
It is an hour-long bath composed of hop, malt and brewer’s yeast.
This beer bath is unique in France and is efficient against stress and fatigue and is good for the skin.
What I Love: The beer tasting available to go with the spa
Price: From €70
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Sensory Isolation Flotation
Introduce your loved ones to sensory isolation flotation for a unique relaxation experience.
It involves floating in water full of Epsom salt for an hour.
Besides being a unique experience, it also benefits the muscles, joints, and quality of sleep.
What I Love: the health benefits
Price: €69
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Skin Care Regimen Building Workshop
Mylène is a chemical engineer specializing in cosmetics who welcomes people into her workshop to share her knowledge of natural cosmetology.
During the workshop, your loved one will gain knowledge that they can use in their everyday life to take care of their skin with natural products.
The skin care regimen, made from scratch during the workshop, is composed of a day cream, a cleanser, and a serum, all of which are custom-made for their skin type.
What I Love: The products are crafted for each participant’s unique skin type.
Price: €69
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Gin Making Workshop
Your friend will first learn the secrets of gin-making from Bastien, Francisco, and Julien.
Then they will put what they learned into practice as they create their own alcohol and taste two unique cocktails.
Your loved one will leave with a bottle to use to make their own cocktails.
What I Love: The unique cocktails available for tasting at the end of the workshop.
Price: €65
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
A Day in a Chocolate Factory
Everyone loves chocolate, but has your loved one ever tried to make their own?
In this workshop, they will join Jean-Pierre and Stan in their kitchen to discover the secrets of the process and learn the different ways in which chocolate is crafted.
Participants will be guided as they make several creations such as a chocolate bar, mendiants, and sweets.
What I Love: The experience includes the tasting of several chocolates.
Price: €65
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Macaron Workshop With a Renowned Chef
Macarons are a French specialty, so why not learn how to bake them from a professional?
In the Galerie Lafayette’s kitchen, your loved one will receive a detailed recipe to refer to as the chef explains the techniques to be used. Then it will be time to put what they learned into practice.
At the end of the workshop, participants will have their very own macarons to eat, as well as a foolproof recipe to make at home whenever they have guests to impress.
What I Love: Taking the recipe home allows participants to enjoy macarons whenever they want.
Price: From €59
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Lipstick Making Workshop
Finding the perfect lipstick can be difficult, but there is a solution: create it.
Nathalie will teach your loved one everything there is to know about this essential beauty product and its making before guiding them through the creation process.
Your loved one can craft the lipstick’s color to perfectly suit both their taste and their complexion.
What I Love: The non-lipstick related tips given by Nathalie, such as how to have baby-soft skin.
Price: €59
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Terrarium Making Workshop
A touch of green at home can change everything.
If your loved one has trouble keeping plants alive, a terrarium is the perfect solution. It is so easy to maintain that anyone can do it!
The Boby La Plante team will describe the plants used in the terrarium and will explain how to care for it once it is complete.
What I Love: The advice on maintaining the terrarium so that it stays as vibrant as the day you made it.
Price: €59
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Pottery Making
Offer your friend a relaxing moment as they work with soil to make ceramic creations.
There is no better way to learn than by getting your hands dirty!
Pierre-Antoine will guide your friend as they familiarize themselves with the clay and make their first creation. There is always something to be learned about pottery, and he is ready to teach!
What I Love: The possibility of doing a weekend of lessons to dive deeper into the world of pottery making.
Price: €55
Gift Cards Available: Yes
A Moment in the Life of a Gatherer
In this activity, your loved one will pick wild plants by Adeline’s side as she explains their benefits.
The picking lesson takes place in the idyllic Saint Cloud Park.
It is not only an opportunity to learn how to harvest wild plants but also to learn recipes and remedies made from those plants.
What I Love: The recipes given at the end of the workshop for cooking the ingredients picked.
Price: €50
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Ceramic Bowls Making Workshop
For those who prefer a more artistic pottery-making experience, Pierre-Antoine and his team help participants create the bowls of their dreams.
Your friend can choose the shape and choose to add a handle or not before moving on to the decoration of the bowls.
Nothing is more original than eating breakfast in a handmade bowl.
What I Love: The Italian and Japanese techniques that can be learned to personalize the bowls.
Price: €50
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Painting Lesson
Your friend will join Clémentine in her art gallery to discover a variety of painting techniques.
Their creativity will be guided by Clémentine’s advice, guaranteeing a marvelous result.
Clients can also bring a personal project and receive personal coaching.
What I Love: Having a beautiful painting that they created to decorate their home.
Price: From €50
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Mozzarella Making Workshop
Mozzarella is an essential ingredient in many dishes. Surprise your friend with the opportunity to make it themselves!
After a short presentation of the steps, it will be time to give it a try.
Participants will learn to spin the cheese and learn the techniques that give it its round shape.
What I Love: The mozzarella tasting accompanied by Italian specialties and a drink.
Price: €49
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Information and Booking (in French)
Hammam and Exfoliation
Invite your friend to a relaxation session.
You will be able to choose out of a few options: a hammam session with a black soap scrub and a massage depending on your choices.
A mint tea is offered with the service.
What I Love: It is possible to do the activity as a couple
Price: From €35
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Sparkling Cruise on the Seine
Offer a gift that is sure to please: a guided tour on the Seine River.
The Bateaux-Mouches provide a narrated cruise showcasing the most beautiful Parisian monuments, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Orsay Museum.
A little extra: half a bottle of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial champagne is included.
What I Love: the commented visit comes with a mini bottle of champagne
Price: From €29
Gift Cards Available: Yes
Knitting and Crochet Lesson
This workshop is perfect for anyone who likes creating things with their hands.
Beginners will be taught the basics of knitting and crochet and will have the opportunity to try different techniques before making their own original creations.
For more experienced participants, the lessons will allow them to seek professional advice for their personal projects or to simply improve their craft.
What I Love: The ability to book several lessons for more learning and fun.
Price: From €20
Gift Cards Available: Yes
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