France
Three Delicious Days in Paris & Champagne
Parisian flavors and Champagne bubbles in one easy weekend
Savor a long weekend built around Parisian markets, classic bistros, and a day trip to Champagne for tastings among the vines. This balanced, food-focused itinerary keeps each day walkable and relaxed while hitting must-do highlights like a hands-on cooking class, street markets, and a dedicated wine-tasting experience.
Highlights
Shop a local Paris street market, then turn your finds into a classic French meal in a small-group cooking class.
Wander cobbled streets between falafel stands, natural wine bars, and one of Paris’ oldest covered markets.
Trade city streets for vineyard views and cellar tours with tastings in the heart of Champagne country.
Enjoy cozy wine bars, bistros, and riverside walks in one of Paris’ most atmospheric neighborhoods.
Cap a day of exploring with a gentle Seine cruise and a glass of wine as the city lights up.
Good to Know
Reserve Food Experiences Early
Book cooking classes, popular bistros, and Champagne day trips in advance—especially for Friday and Saturday—to avoid last-minute stress or sold-out slots.
Use Metro and Walking Strategically
Paris is very walkable within neighborhoods, but use the metro or RER for hops between districts; apps like Citymapper or Google Maps work well offline with saved maps.
Order Like a Local
At bistros, look for the fixed-price formule or menu of the day for good value, and don’t hesitate to ask servers for wine recommendations by the glass or carafe.
Mind Meal Timing and Snacks
Since many places close between lunch and dinner, grab pastries, fruit, or cheese from markets in the morning so you have something on hand during mid-afternoon lulls.
Basic French Phrases Go Far
Starting interactions with “Bonjour” and adding simple phrases like “s’il vous plaît” and “merci” noticeably improves service and friendliness in shops and restaurants.
Your Weekend Itinerary
Latin Quarter Evening Wine Bar Hop
After dinner, stroll over the river to the Latin Quarter and duck into a couple of wine bars along Rue Mouffetard or around Place de la Contrescarpe for a glass or two.
1h 30m · $10-25Market Visit & Cooking Class at Le Foodist
Join a small-group class that starts at a local street market to shop for ingredients, then return to the kitchen to cook a classic French three-course meal and enjoy it with wine.
3h 30m · $130-180Lunch from the Cooking Class
Enjoy the meal you’ve prepared—often including a starter, main, dessert, and wine—served at a communal table.
1h · Included in class5 activities across 3 days