Shopping Tours in France: 7 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Macaron Class at Galeries Lafayette

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 905 reviews · from $67Our pick

At Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, a French pastry chef guides you through macaron shells, ganache, piping, and assembly in a 90-minute class. You will work with organic ingredients, taste two flavors, take home at least four macarons, and receive recipes in French and English. Sessions are offered in English, with a French Tuesday class and family classes on Wednesdays.

“I went to the class with my 27 year old daughter. It was a great class and we both enjoyed our instructor who provided great tips & tricks for how to be successful when making macarons. The length of the class was just right and the venue was perfectly set for the class. I am glad we did it and I recommend it!”

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2.Fashion Show at Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 852 reviews · from $29Best value

Meet on the fourth floor of Galeries Lafayette Haussmann at Salon Opéra, beside UGG and Labo Mode. You’ll watch a 30-minute catwalk featuring seasonal clothing from brands sold in the store. Shows run on selected Thursday and Friday afternoons, making this an easy add-on to a Paris shopping day.

“The fashion show was very good, everyone had a good seat. The music was upbeat and the models were professional. It was fun and as an added bonus the Galleria Mall was so elegant and the architecture stunning and oh so opulent!! It is a must see. Wish I had time to spend the day. Try the chocolate cake in the cafeteria upstairs along with the Eiffel Tower View.... Wow... that was unexpected.”

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3.Vallée Village Outlet Shopping Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 362 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $29

Spend a half or full day at La Vallée Village, about 40 minutes from Paris, with round-trip coach transport from Pullman Paris Centre Bercy. Shop more than 110 boutiques from 70-plus French and international brands, then use cafés, restaurants, tax-free services, hands-free shopping, and the visitor facilities before returning to Paris.

“The half-day trip is good in terms of time as there weren’t too many shops so just perfect!”

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4.Italian Market Shopping Small Group Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Cross from Nice into Italy in an eight-person Mercedes minivan, with market time in Sanremo or Bordighera and a stop in Dolceacqua. Guides such as Nora, Rolf, Noah, and Thierry provide commentary, then give you free time to shop, eat, and explore. Bring your passport, water, sun protection, and room for leather goods.

“It’s a hike through the mountains so if you tend to get motion sickness, this may not be the tour for you.”

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5.Food & Wine Lovers Tour of Nice Local Markets and Best Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Start by the Promenade des Anglais, then follow a local guide such as Carmela, Aline, Lara, or Laura through Cours Saleya and Old Nice. Taste more than 15 specialties, including cheese, charcuterie, socca, pastries, olive oil, and wine, before finishing with a picnic on Castle Hill.

“Excellent way to enjoy local products and learn about the history of the town! Camila was an exceptional tour guide, both knowledgeable and entertaining!!”

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6.Pastry Class with Ferrandi Chef at Galeries Lafayette

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $153

Meet a Ferrandi pastry chef in the teaching kitchen on the third floor of Galeries Lafayette. In English or French, you’ll spend about 90 minutes learning techniques for strawberry pie, vanilla millefeuille, or Saint-Honoré, then enjoy your work. Small groups are limited to six.

“j ai aimé l accueil, le relationnel, les astuces que donne votre chef. La compréhension et l assimilation des conseils de la recette est trop courte. manque un lien vidéo pour reproduire la recette à la maison”

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7.Paris Cooking Class with Ferrandi chef at Galeries Lafayette

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $156

At Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, you’ll spend about two hours cooking a seasonal French dish in English and French with a Ferrandi chef. Expect a hands-on lesson for up to six people, practical kitchen tips, restaurant-style plating, wine with your meal, and recipes to take home. Dishes may include duck, sea bream, risotto, or chicken.

“The cooking class was excellent. The chef provided great detail and tips on how to prepare the chicken and vegetables. I had never made a white sauce. I plan to get French cookbooks and expand my knowledge of French cooking techniques. The meal that we prepared was excellent.”

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