Covered Passages Paris and Fragonard Perfume Experience

Hoogtepunten

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1. A unique and engaging museum concept, this experience brings to life the creation of an iconic luxury product that has become part of everyday life—perfume. Visitors are guided through each stage of the process, from raw materials and harvesting to extraction, distillation, formulation, industrial production, and bottling. Along the way, they also discover the artistry behind fragrance creation and the expertise of master perfumers, known as “noses.”

   1 uToegang inbegrepen

2. Rue Saint-Honoré is a historic and highly luxurious 2-kilometer-long street in central Paris (1st and 8th arrondissements) known for its elite fashion boutiques, high-end jewelry, and iconic landmarks like Place Vendôme.

   Komt langs

3. The Palais-Royal became the property of the Orleans, the youngest branch of the Kingdom of France, in February 1692, when Louis XIV offered it to Monsieur, his brother. The palace garden was then open to the city.

   10 min

4. Its history begins when the president of the Chamber of Notaries, Maître MARCHOUX, made known his wish to build the most beautiful and attractive gallery in Paris. A leading shopping space, where the Parisian elite could meet to stroll and have fun.

   5 min

5. Built in 1799 by Jean-Louis Girard, this covered passage, listed in 1974, is considered to be the first in Paris. It is home to eight stamp shops and the gourmet Caffe Stern, a former 19th-century engraving workshop converted into an Italian restaurant in 2014. More unusual, Kimochi's sushi burger (the only one in France) is a taste experience not to be missed!

   15 min

6. The passage jouffroy The first of its kind to be built entirely of iron and glass, the Passage Jouffroy was built in 1847. Adjacent to the Musée Grévin, this busy passage was renovated in 1987. The signs of the past are still there, such as the Pain d'Épices, the very first toy shop in Paris, which dates back to 1849. Opposite this children's paradise, adults with a passion for retro elegance will find their heart's desire at Galerie Fayet, the last French manufacturer of high-quality walking sticks.

   15 min

7. Built in 1823, the Colbert Gallery is located a stone's throw from its great rival, the Vivienne Gallery. This pretty covered gallery is the property of the National Library and, unlike other Parisian galleries, does not host any shops. Focused on culture, it is home to the National Institute of Art History

   5 min

8. Named after its creator, Jean-Baptiste-Ossian Verdeau, the Passage was opened in 1846 as an extension of the Passage des Panoramas and the Passage Jouffroy. The gallery's originality lies in its high, fishbone-shaped glass roof. You car't leave without stopping at Ausmane, the elegant perfume house founded by Choukk Ausmane, A few steps away, the Keopi cafe with its refined gourmet specialities brings France and Korea together.

   15 min

9. Since 1929, the imposing painting by Germond has been enthroned in Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards' Belle Époque dining room listed as a historical monument

   10 min

10. Historically, stock trading took place at several spots in Paris, including rue Quincampoix, rue Vivienne (near the Palais Royal), and the back of the Opéra Garnier (the Paris opera house).

    10 min

11. France’s national library, holding roughly 42 million items as a central repository of national heritage, including books, manuscripts, prints, and multimedia. T

    10 min

12. We enter into a chocolate shop that is the oldest in Paris 1761. The building is now protected. Here you can buy arguably the best chocolate in Paris.

    10 min

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How it compares in Parijs

• Its from-price is close to the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Parijs.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Parijs

Parijs verbindt statige boulevards en monumenten aan de Seine met caféterrassen, wereldberoemde kunstcollecties en wijken met een dorpse sfeer.

De Seine stroomt door het hart van de stad, langs het Île de la Cité met Notre-Dame en de Sainte-Chapelle, de lange gevel van het Louvre en het Musée d'Orsay in het voormalige treinstation. Stroomafwaarts rijst de Eiffeltoren boven het Champ de Mars uit en kroont de Arc de Triomphe de Champs-Élysées.

Top-ranked sights in Parijs: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.

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