Covered Passages Paris and Fragonard Perfume Experience

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

This experience seamlessly blends a cultural walking tour with a hands-on activity, creating a well-rounded and engaging journey. Rather than ending with simple sightseeing, it concludes with a memorable interactive moment that leaves a lasting impression. Guests gain access to hidden passages often overlooked by most visitors, adding an element of discovery and exclusivity. The inclusion of a perfume creation session offers a truly unique Parisian souvenir, making the experience even more personal. Thoughtfully paced, the tour balances outdoor exploration with an immersive indoor activity, ensuring both comfort and depth throughout.

What's Included

Language availability depends on guide availability; last-minute requests cannot be guaranteed.
Entry to Fragonard Perfume Museum
If guests prefer a language other than English, please inform us at least 2 weeks in advance.
Friendly Guide
Perfume-making workshop
Personal Expenses
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet at the top of the stairs of the metro.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Musee du Parfum - Fragonard

    A unique and engaging museum concept, this experience brings to life the creation of an iconic luxury product that has become part of everyday life—perfume. Visitors are guided through each stage of the process, from raw materials and harvesting to extraction, distillation, formulation, industrial production, and bottling. Along the way, they also discover the artistry behind fragrance creation and the expertise of master perfumers, known as “noses.”

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • Rue Saint Honore (Pass by)

    Rue Saint-Honoré is a historic and highly luxurious 2-kilometer-long street in central Paris (1st and 8th arrondissements) known for its elite fashion boutiques, high-end jewelry, and iconic landmarks like Place Vendôme.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    The Palais-Royal became the property of the Orleans, the youngest branch of the Kingdom of France, in February 1692, when Louis XIV offered it to Monsieur, his brother. The palace garden was then open to the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Galerie Vivienne

    Its history begins when the president of the Chamber of Notaries, Maître MARCHOUX, made known his wish to build the most beautiful and attractive gallery in Paris. A leading shopping space, where the Parisian elite could meet to stroll and have fun.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Passage des Panoramas

    Built in 1799 by Jean-Louis Girard, this covered passage, listed in 1974, is considered to be the first in Paris. It is home to eight stamp shops and the gourmet Caffe Stern, a former 19th-century engraving workshop converted into an Italian restaurant in 2014. More unusual, Kimochi's sushi burger (the only one in France) is a taste experience not to be missed!

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Passage Jouffroy

    The passage jouffroy The first of its kind to be built entirely of iron and glass, the Passage Jouffroy was built in 1847. Adjacent to the Musée Grévin, this busy passage was renovated in 1987. The signs of the past are still there, such as the Pain d'Épices, the very first toy shop in Paris, which dates back to 1849. Opposite this children's paradise, adults with a passion for retro elegance will find their heart's desire at Galerie Fayet, the last French manufacturer of high-quality walking sticks.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Built in 1823, the Colbert Gallery is located a stone's throw from its great rival, the Vivienne Gallery. This pretty covered gallery is the property of the National Library and, unlike other Parisian galleries, does not host any shops. Focused on culture, it is home to the National Institute of Art History

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Passage Verdeau

    Named after its creator, Jean-Baptiste-Ossian Verdeau, the Passage was opened in 1846 as an extension of the Passage des Panoramas and the Passage Jouffroy. The gallery's originality lies in its high, fishbone-shaped glass roof. You car't leave without stopping at Ausmane, the elegant perfume house founded by Choukk Ausmane, A few steps away, the Keopi cafe with its refined gourmet specialities brings France and Korea together.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Since 1929, the imposing painting by Germond has been enthroned in Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards' Belle Époque dining room listed as a historical monument

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Historically, stock trading took place at several spots in Paris, including rue Quincampoix, rue Vivienne (near the Palais Royal), and the back of the Opéra Garnier (the Paris opera house).

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Bibliotheque nationale de France - site Francois Mitterrand

    France’s national library, holding roughly 42 million items as a central repository of national heritage, including books, manuscripts, prints, and multimedia. T

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    We enter into a chocolate shop that is the oldest in Paris 1761. The building is now protected. Here you can buy arguably the best chocolate in Paris.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Top Sights Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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