GUEST EXPERIENCES

Meet, learn, discover

Delve into the wonderful world of Parisian culture with our exclusive guest experiences, from pastry masterclasses to shopping tours on avenue Montaigne.

Hôtel Plaza Athénée
25 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

+33 (0) 1 53 67 64 88

Wine tasting
Macaron masterclass
Etiquette class
Feather workshop
Art treasure hunt
River cruise
Perfume workshop
Fashion

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TASTE

Our secret wine cellar

Hidden within the heart of the hotel we have a secret wine cellar, filled with hundreds of precious vintages and fine wines. Join our sommelier for a private tasting, including a wine specially selected for you.

90 minutes to two hours
Available for two to six resident guests

Available every day. 48 hours’ notice required.

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

Wine cellar at Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris

PASTRY

Learn from the master

Go behind the scenes of the famous hotel kitchens for an exclusive macaron masterclass with Angelo Musa, crowned 2003 World Pastry Champion and ‘Meilleur Ouvrier’ of France. After class you’ll enjoy a glass of champagne with your macarons, plus a signed copy of Angelo’s book to take home.

60 to 90 minutes
Available for two to six resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

LEARN

Live like a Parisian

Held in the comfort of your suite, our etiquette expert is here to guide you through the day-to-day rules of French etiquette, greetings and table manners, along with useful vocabulary for your stay in Paris. Lesson one: always say “Bonjour” when entering a shop.

90 minutes
Available for up to six resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

Eiffel Tower view and geraniums at Hotel Plaza Athenee Paris

FASHION

The ancient art of feathers

We’re pleased to introduce Nelly Saunier, one of France’s few remaining ‘artistes plumassières’ – an artist who works with feathers. For this unique experience you’ll visit Nelly in her studio and learn how she creates pieces for Haute Couture fashion houses, jewellers and watch makers, while she tells the fascinating story of the craft’s ancient history.

Two hours
Available for up to four resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

ART

Treasures of the Louvre

For a fun-filled family adventure, discover one of the world’s greatest museums with our interactive treasure hunt. Over two hours you’ll solve clues and riddles as you learn about the Louvre’s iconic masterpieces, before heading to a private workshop for an art lesson with a professional artist.

Three hours, 30 minutes
Available for up to six resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

Louvre facade with the glass pyramid in the foreground

Bridge near Hôtel Plaza Athénée by Photographer Georgianna Lane

CRUISE

All aboard

For the ultimate sightseeing tour of Paris, let our master of ceremonies whisk you out on a Riva boat cruise along the Seine. Over a glass of champagne you’ll meet with Elaine Sciolino, former New York Times Bureau Chief and best-selling author of The Seine: The River that Made Paris.

90 minutes
Available for up to two resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

PERFUME

An introduction to perfume making

Parisian perfumers know better than anyone that scent is the most powerful of the senses. For this unique family experience, our expert will host a private masterclass in your suite, showing you how scents are blended into evocative aromas. You’ll identify the different ingredients and mix your favourite extracts to create your own perfume to take home.

90 minutes

Available for up to six resident guests

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

this image shows the avenue montaigne's stores in Paris

FASHION

The avenue of Haute Couture

Proudly positioned on avenue Montaigne, our hotel has always had an undeniable passion for fashion. Delve into this fascinating history as our expert takes you on a guided tour through the great fashion and jewellery houses of Paris.

Two hours
Available for up to six resident guests

Seven days’ notice required.

For more information or to make a booking, please contact:
[email protected]orchestercollection.com
+33 (0)1 53 67 64 88

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