Workshops in Paris: 13 to Choose Between

1.Fragonard Paris: Mini Perfume Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,924 reviews · 45 min · from $36Our pick

At Fragonard Perfume Museum beside Opéra Garnier, an English-speaking guide introduces perfume history and the olfactory pyramid. You blend three pre-composed notes into a 12 ml Flower of the Year eau de toilette. Guides such as Yoko, Naomi, Sofia, and Eleanora have been praised for lively explanations. The museum tour takes place before or after the workshop.

“The guide was amazing - gave a lot of information very easily, was super friendly and really helpful”

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2.2-Hour Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 731 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

At Candora near Île Saint-Louis, you’ll learn perfume basics, smell about 12 fragrances, and blend two or three into a custom scent. English-speaking guides such as Emmanuel and Alexandra explain the process with quizzes and practical tips. You leave with a 50-ml spray bottle, with engraving and refills available for an extra charge.

“The workshop was very informative. The instructor was able and helpful. Enjoyed it very much.”

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3.45-minute Chocolate Making Workshop at Choco-Story

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 444 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

At Choco-Story in Paris, spend 45 minutes with a French and English-speaking chocolatier shaping, dipping, and decorating your own 250 to 300 grams of chocolate. You choose toppings such as orange, marshmallows, hazelnuts, and mini-tablets, then tour three museum floors, taste chocolate, and take home an apron and your creations.

“Me & my children loved it. The instructor was very good and polite. He spoke in different languages and always had time to help the children when they needed help. Definitely worth doing with the family.”

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4.Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · from $101

At Maison Molinard on 72 Rue Bonaparte, a Creation Molinard expert guides you through top, heart, and base notes. You test essences, build your own olfactory pyramid, and leave with a 50ml bottle of your personal fragrance. The one-hour workshop is offered in English or French, with a 10% boutique discount afterward.

“I loved the guidance and freedom were given to create our own fragrance. It was an amazing experience and our guide was wonderful. She is truly gifted.”

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5.Create your Signature Scent Perfume Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 221 reviews · 1h 30m · from $115

Meet Marina Jung for a 90-minute perfume workshop in her cozy Paris studio-apartment. Choose from 60 scent notes, learn how notes and chords work, create three trial perfumes, then take your favorite home in a colorful 50 ml bottle. The small group is limited to ten and instruction is offered in English, French, or Spanish.

“it was an amazing experience! loved every second of it. Highly recommend!!”

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6.Paris Cheesemaking Workshop including Wine and Cheese Tasting with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Meet at the Living Cheese Museum on Île Saint-Louis, where a cheese expert such as Agathe, Thomas, Pierre, or Guillaume leads you through hands-on cheese and butter making. After the lesson, taste your work with baguette, wine, and more French cheese. The two-hour class is offered in English.

“Instructor was very knowledgeable and made it really fun. Highly recommended! One of the best things we did in Paris.”

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7.Graffiti and Street Art Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Paris street artists for a two-hour outdoor graffiti workshop. Learn spray control, lettering, fine lines, stripes, and paint effects, then help finish a large shared mural. English and French instruction, materials, gloves, and masks are supplied. The activity is for ages 12 and up.

“This was our favorite thing that we did in Paris. Our guide, Nicholas (?) was fantastic and we were able to make a very large piece of art with his assistance. HIGHLY recommend”

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8.Butter and Cheesemaking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 103 reviews · 2 hours · from $82

At the Living Cheese Museum, an English-speaking cheese master guides you through making tomme fraiche and traditional butter. In two hours, you learn French cheese basics, work with the equipment, and taste your results with cheese, bread, and wine. Groups are limited to 10.

“This was hands down one of the highlights of our trip to France. Romain was a great teacher and you can tell he has a passion for cheese and the art of cheese making. The butter and cheese we made were incredible and it was so fun to taste our finished products at the end. Such a unique thing to do on holiday in Paris.”

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9.Montmartre Macaron Baking Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · from $150

At Maca’Rong on Rue Legendre, Kanika and Vouthy guide you through Italian meringue, macaronage, piping, decoration, and raspberry or mango-passion ganache. The two-hour class is limited to eight people, welcomes beginners, and sends you home with at least 15 handmade macarons in a box.

“Such an amazing experience! I have a small macaron business in the United States and I knew the French and Swiss methods prior to this class, and my boyfriend had never once made a macaron. I can say this is a great class for both the experienced and inexperienced. Kanika and Vouthy are so knowledgeable and the class was very fun! If you have any interested in macarons this is a good addition to your trip to Paris!”

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10.Custom Souvenir Bracelet Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 58 reviews · 1 hour · from $42

At My Nice Bracelet boutique in central Paris, you choose semi-precious stones, letter beads, and accessories, then make a bracelet with step-by-step help in English, French, or Russian. The one-hour workshop suits adults and children, and your finished bracelet comes in a gift package. Joao has been praised for his friendly guidance.

“Une super expérience, merci à notre guide qui a très bien tenu son rôle et a su transmettre les informations essentielles. Cependant, les perles contenant des lettres devraient être mises à jour plus souvent, car certaines lettres essentielles n’y figurent pas. J’avais pris un forfait avec une boisson comprise. Malheureusement, à l’arrivée, on nous a indiqué qu’elle était en supplément par rapport au paiement initial. Enfin, en fin de soirée, nous avons assisté au comptage de la caisse. C’est un moment qui, je pense, aurait pu attendre notre départ, car nous étions encore en pleine conversation et en train de monter notre bracelet.”

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11.Create Your Own DIY Jewelry Souvenir Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 37 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $104

At Oscar Bijoux, jewelry designers including Agathe and Kelly guide you through making one necklace, bracelet, or pair of earrings. Choose your own beads, stones, pearls, and chain, then learn basic jewelry-making techniques in English or French. The small group is limited to eight, and you take home your finished piece.

“I should have confirmed the time the day before the class”

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12.Paris Saint Honoré Ier: Perfume Creation Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · from $101

At Molinard’s Paris boutique at 270 rue Saint-Honoré, you’ll learn how top, middle, and base notes work, then blend a personal 50 ml perfume from 90 essences. A Molinard expert guides you in English or French. You leave with your bottle and a diploma.

“Such a fun and unique experience. Over 90 scents to choose from with top, mid, and base notes. Your design is kept on file if you want to order your perfume again too”

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13.Fragonard Paris – Mini Perfume workshop – only in Spanish

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 45 min · from $36

Tour Fragonard’s perfume museum in Spanish, then learn how scent is built and create a customized 12 ml Eau de Toilette. You’ll see antique bottles from the pharaohs to Fabergé, study three mixed compositions, and leave with your own small spray bottle. The full experience lasts 45 minutes.

“O tempo do evento é curto, não dá tempo nem de tirar fotos direito.”

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