Spring is a time for renewal and trying new things. Grab a light coat, scarf, and umbrella and visit Paris ahead of the crowds. Here are three activities that I recommend.
See Paris by Helicopter on a round-trip to Versailles.
Source: 40 Things To Do In Paris March 2016 | Paris Insiders Guide
VIP Helicopter Tour to Versailles
I love the water and being high in the sky. I’ve seen Paris taking a cruise on the Seine River — one of my best memories from my latest trip — and now I can’t wait to have the opportunity to go on a VIP Helicopter Tour to Versailles. You depart from Heliport de Paris in southwest Paris and fly to Versailles, where you soar over the grounds before landing. French law requires all helicopter tours to have a stopover for 1 hour, and you spend it by enjoying a glass of champagne, taking a few photos, and learning a bit about Versailles and your helicopter. You then board for your 10-minute flight back to the Heliport where you started.
Details:
Price: Adults and Children age 3-11: from $471.27 per person (price might vary)
Depart/Return: Heliport de Paris, southwest Paris (Metro:
Check-in: 30 minutes before departure
Helicopter: 6-passenger Ecureil
Le Grand Orgue (The Grand Organ) and West Rose window of Notre Dame.
Notre Dame Cathedral Special Easter Season Performances
While Easter this year is Sunday, March 27, Notre Dame Cathedral is holding a series of concerts to celebrate the season, including a concert by Notre Dame’s celebrated organ on March 15.
Reservations are required. Prices vary.
View the schedule and book here
Market Tour & Classic French Cooking
Paris Insider’s Guide offers a wide variety of 1-time cooking and baking classes. My two favorites are the Market Tour & Classic French Cooking class (6-hour market and cooking class) and the Secrets of Croissants (2 1/2 – 3 hours).
Price: Market Tour & Classic French Cooking Class is 190 euros per person ($207.70 ), 2 people min. Baking classes are 125 euros per person ($136.65).
View the schedule and book here
Au revoir!
Aerial view of Paris by Gabriel, Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Image of Notre Dame organ by JanetandPhil, Flickr, CCBY 2.0. Illustrations by CanStockPhoto.