Top 10 Luxury Experiences You Cannot Miss In Paris

Top Luxury Experience #1: Luxury Hotel Stay

Paris is home to some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, from palace hotels like the Ritz Paris and Le Meurice to boutique gems like Nolinski. These places are not just where you sleep. They’re part of the experience. 

A 5-star hotel stay is an easy way to quickly elevate your Paris trip, so you can enjoy outstanding service, spa, indoor pool, and gourmet meals.

Pro tip: Even if you’re not staying in one, you can enjoy a signature cocktail or afternoon tea in their bars or lounges. They’re stunning and often open to non-guests.

Here’s our Top 5 Luxury hotel picks for Paris:

• Le Meurice
• Four Seasons Hotel George V
• Hôtel Plaza Athénée  
• The Peninsula Paris  
• Saint James Paris 

Top Luxury Experience #2: Private Tour

If you value privacy, comfort, and a more personalized pace, choosing private experiences can completely transform your time in Paris. Instead of navigating crowded group tours, you’ll enjoy exclusive access, tailored explanations, and the freedom to focus on what truly interests you.

This approach works especially well for iconic experiences like: 

• Private Louvre visit: To see the highlights without feeling overwhelmed.
• Private tour of the Musée d’Orsay: Perfect for Impressionist art lovers who want context and flow.
• Private Seine River cruise: To admire Paris landmarks in a calm, elegant setting, often with Champagne and unbeatable views.

Top Luxury Experience #4: Wine Tasting

If you're a foodie or wine lover coming to Paris, a proper wine tasting experience is not just a fun add-on. It's a must. For us French foodies, good wine and food pairing is part of regular life. 

Book an expert-led session in an atmospheric wine cellar or curated tasting room, where you’ll sample rare and high-quality French wines paired with artisan cheeses and charcuterie. 

We recently discovered this fantastic, high-rated, and centrally-located wine tasting experience in Paris you cannot miss.

Top Luxury Experience #6: Professional Photoshoot

Whether it’s your honeymoon, anniversary, or just a dream trip, Paris deserves professional photos. A private shoot around the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, or hidden gems in Montmartre makes for lasting memories.

Pro tip: Book early morning slots to avoid crowds and get the softest natural light.

You have two options:

• If you have a budget to spare: Book your photoshoot with this fantastic luxury portrait photographer for a more high-end experience that even includes an image viewing session at the local studio.
• If you just want a fun photoshoot while keeping it at a low cost: The photoshoot option below is perfect for you👇

Top Luxury Experience #7: Day Trips Out Of Paris

Want to get out of the city and explore the stunning locations just outside of Paris? These two luxury escapes are ideal for you.

• Champagne: Visit prestigious Champagne houses like Moët & Chandon or Veuve Clicquot, but don’t overlook the smaller, family-run estates that offer more intimate and personalized tastings. With a driver and guide, you’ll enjoy a seamless day exploring vineyards, learning about the méthode champenoise, and sampling exceptional cuvées in exclusive settings.
• Giverny: Explore Monet’s home and the famous water lily gardens in complete peace with a private guide. This countryside escape feels like stepping inside a painting, especially magical in spring and early fall.

Here’s a curated of additional day trip tours out of Paris:

Top Luxury Experience #8: Food Tour

A food tour in Paris isn’t just about trying croissants, though you’ll get some great ones too. It’s one of the best ways to explore a neighborhood with a local expert and taste things you probably wouldn’t find on your own.

You’ll walk around beautiful streets, stop at fromageries, patisseries, small wine bars, and sample savory and sweet bites, while learning historical and fun facts and local tips along the way.

If you love good food and want to discover places you’d never spot on Google, this is one of our favorite experiences to recommend. Especially for first-timers or foodies who want to go beyond the tourist restaurants.

Top Luxury Experience #9: Personalized Overview Tours

Personalized tours are one of the best ways to see the city, especially if you don’t love sticking to a group schedule or rushing through must-sees. With a private guide, everything moves at your pace, based on what you love, and not what everyone else signed up for.

It’s also great for first-timers who want a strong orientation, or for returning travelers ready to go beyond the tourist circuit.

Here are two of our favorite options:

• Retro Tour of Paris by Sidecar: This one’s so much fun! You ride through Paris in the sidecar of a vintage motorcycle. A local guide drives you around, and it’s such a unique way to see both the famous landmarks and hidden gems.
• Customized Paris Day Tour: You’ll work with your guide ahead of time to shape the itinerary around your interests, whether that’s museums, local cafés, fashion boutiques, historic streets, or a mix of everything. Great if you want flexibility and depth, without wasting time figuring things out on the go. You can choose to do the tour by a mix of walking and public transportation, or have a private driver at your disposal.