1. Take a class!

France is the home of many great things, cooking, art, romance. Why not join a class to immerse yourself into French culture? Learn how to make authentic French gâteaux at Bogota (classes starting from €58) or learn the secrets of haute cuisine at L’Atelier Guy Martin. (classes starting from €50)

• L’Atelier Guy Martin
• 35 rue Miromesnil 75008

For more information contact L’Atelier Guy Martin 

• Bogato
• 7 rue Liancourt 75014

For more information contact Bogato

2. Visit another European city

Yes, Paris has endless charm and attraction but its convenient location in Western Europe means you could be eating stroopwafel in Amsterdam or having a pint in London both within 3 hours by train. Paris is a major transport hub, you can fly to most destinations in Europe, however travelling by rail remains the most enjoyable.

 For information on tickets check the following links:

• Eurostar
• SNCF

3. Video your time in Paris

Having an engagement ceremony or wedding in Paris is a pretty special thing to do, but sometimes relatives and friends can’t join the celebrations. Consider documenting your wonderful experiences in Paris on video to share with loved ones when you return home.

4. Live like a local

Ditch the usual hotel room for a local apartment. There are many great finds on websites such as Airbnb where people rent out their beautiful and quirky homes to travelers. You’ll have a much more authentic experience and feel like a native Parisian. To further your local experience, bypass the supermarkets and check out the superior produce at any marché which is usually held 2-3 times a week.

For location and times of local markets follow the link

5. Rent a bike

Everyone will insist that you walk around the hidden streets of Paris, but why not do it by bike? If you have a European bank card you can use any of the Vélib bikes scattered around the city. If not there are plenty of companies which offer bike rentals as well as bike tours.

Follow the link for information on bike rentals