This tour brings together several Parisian experiences rarely presented in one journey: historic covered passages, elegant architecture, French perfume heritage, and the gourmet world of Galeries Lafayette. Discover charming passages including Galerie Vivienne, Passage des Panoramas, Passage Jouffroy, and Passage Verdeau before continuing to Fragonard to explore the traditions, craftsmanship, and scents behind French perfumery. To make your experience even more special, you will also receive a complimentary voucher to use at Galeries Lafayette, giving you the opportunity to enjoy an additional Parisian treat during your visit. It’s a wonderful combination of history, fragrance, gastronomy, and Parisian elegance.
Please wait outside the McDonald’s entrance on Rue La Fayette. Do not wait inside the restaurant. We recommend arriving at least 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time to locate your guide.
End your experience at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, where your voucher can be collected
Begin your journey in one of Paris’s most elegant historic settings. Discover the beautiful arcades and gardens of Palais-Royal while your guide introduces the fascinating story of Paris’s covered passages and how they became an important part of everyday Parisian life
Step inside one of Paris’s most beautiful covered galleries, inaugurated in 1826. Admire its magnificent glass roof, elegant arches, decorative details and intricate mosaic floors while discovering how these sophisticated passages transformed shopping and social life in 19th-century Paris.
Travel back in time as you enter one of Paris’s oldest covered passages, dating to 1799. Discover its historic storefronts and charming atmosphere while learning how covered passages offered Parisians a fashionable place to shop, dine and escape the rain and busy streets.
Continue through the beautiful Passage Jouffroy, inaugurated in 1847 and notable for its innovative iron-and-glass construction. Discover how new materials and architecture helped transform Paris during the 19th century while enjoying the passage’s boutiques and distinctly Parisian character.
Enter a quieter and more intimate side of Paris. Beneath its elegant glass roof, Passage Verdeau is known for antique dealers, books, prints, photographs and fascinating collectibles. Enjoy its peaceful atmosphere while discovering another beautifully preserved piece of 19th-century Paris.
Step into the world of French fragrance at Fragonard’s Musée du Parfum. Discover the history, traditions and craftsmanship behind French perfumery and learn more about the ingredients, techniques and expertise that have helped make France famous for fragrance around the world.
Finish your experience at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet, a destination dedicated to French and international gastronomy. Explore its tempting selection of chocolates, pastries, delicacies and gourmet specialties. As an added benefit of your tour, receive your complimentary voucher to use at Galeries Lafayette and enjoy an extra Parisian treat.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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