It's February in Paris, where celebrating the month of love and romance is always a melt-in-your-mouth experience — especially since chocolatiers are found on every Parisian rue and avenue. And let's not forget about all the champagne vendors, flower shops, and parfumiers. This year, like every February, nothing is going to stop the love-fest. And nothing is going to change our love for Paris, especially this month!

Esprit de Paris – The Top Experiences

Things to Do in Paris February 2025

Bateaux Parisiens VIP Dinner Cruise

A Seine River dinner cruise is one of our highest recommendation for visitors, and one of our favorite activities in Paris. As you drift past the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Île de la Cité, a classic French meal with wine is served. Choose the Service Premier option for the best seating, the best meal, and extra champagne — the ultimate experience.

Romantic Valentine Dinner Cruise

It's nighttime in Paris and you and that Special Someone are cruising down the most romantic river in the world sipping champagne, watching the lights of the City of Light, and being served a classic French 5-course dinner. There's really nothing like viewing the iconic Paris landmarks from the water aboard a luxury dinner boat. This special holiday sailing is certain to sell out, so book now.

Masterpieces of the Louvre Museum

Save Time. Stay Warm. Be Happy. This tour gets you ahead of the long lines and into the world's largest & most popular museum in no time flat. With millions of visitors each year, it's essential to find a way to skip the line. Choose the small group tour with a maximum size of 6 people for the best Louvre experience.

Seine Dinner Cruise by Maxim's of Paris

Maxim's of Paris supper club debuted in 1900 and became one of the city's most celebrated Art Nouveau restaurants. Now, you can combine a Seine river dinner cruise with all the classics made famous by the historic Paris brasserie. Dine on lobster, truffles and fresh seafood as you take in the landmarks of Paris, lit up at night.

Eiffel Tower Priority-Access Tours

If you listen to one piece of advice from us let this be it. Please don't just show up and expect to go directly to the top. The Eiffel Tower is immensely popular and the line-ups are long and tedious. Since we hate waiting in line, we always search for a way to skip the queues and go directly up the tower. Luckily, we've found quite a few! Book now as these sell out quickly!

Another way to indulge your inner romantic is on this magical evening cruise along the Seine, viewing the City of Lights at its best. Here, you dine on a decadent 4-course classic French dinner, accompanied by live music on-board, as your bateau floats past illuminated landmarks. Choose the Excellence option for upgraded seating and extra culinary touches.

Classical Music Concerts in Paris

One of the best ways to create a lasting memory of Paris is to attend a classical music concert at an historic venue like La Sainte Chapelle or La Madeleine, among the most celebrated churches. There you will hear favorites by Mozart, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Bach, and other master composers. See what's playing on your trip to Paris, tickets do sell quickly.

Champagne Cruise Along the Seine

What better way to celebrate your time in Paris than a champagne-fueled cruise down the Seine — the most romantic river in the world? You'll discover this is one of the very best ways to see the sights of the city as you glide past the monuments on a bateau… while sipping bubbly!

Dine on the Eiffel Tower at Madame Brasserie

Dining on the Eiffel Tower is as amazing as it sounds. Read the rave reviews of Chef Thierry Marx's Madame Brasserie and you'll see what we mean. With Paris 200 feet beneath you, and a glass of champagne in your hand, you'll congratulate yourself on having made this reservation in advance. Choose the Grande Dame – Paris View option for the best views and the best meal.

Dinner + Cabaret at the Moulin Rouge

Nighttime in Paris is something special, there's a certain magic in the air. Take your seat at the world's most famous nightclub for the Belle Epoque Menu, including champagne, followed by a performance of the Moulin Rouge's cabaret show Féerie. 100 performers parade in flamboyant costumes of feathers, rhinestones, and sequins. 80 musicians and 60 choral singers accompany the show. Truly a night to remember.

Musée d'Orsay Impressionism Tour

You don't want to just show up at Musée d'Orsay. Trust us. Like the Louvre, the lines are almost always long. Your best course is to sign up for a small-group guided tour to discover the gems of the most popular Impressionist museum in the world.

Paris in One Day: Eiffel Tower Lunch + Cruise + Louvre

This extensive and fun-filled tour manages to get you to the best of Paris on one day. With skip-the-line access bypassing the crowds, you have priority-access at the Eiffel Tower where you enjoy lunch while overlooking the sights of Paris. Then, hop on a boat at the banks of the Seine River to see the best of Paris landmarks, riverside. It's not over yet! Visit the Louvre for a guided tour of the world's most famous museum. Whew!

Private Airport Transfer

One of our better bits of advice is this — arrange your transportation from the airport into central Paris in advance, so that you know what's going to happen when you arrive. Book a private transfer where your driver meets you on arrival, helps with your luggage, and takes you directly to your Paris hotel in a private, air-conditioned sedan. That's the way to start your vacation in style!

The Best Left Bank Hotels

Who doesn't love staying on the Left Bank of Paris? Since Hemingway and the Jazz Age, the Left Bank has defined the essence of Paris. The Saint-Germain neighborhood is charming, and so are the best of the hotels in the quartier. In fact, here are our picks of the top 5 Left Bank hotels — with a couple of bonuses as well!

The Wonders of Versailles

Things to Do in Paris — February 2025

Best of Versailles with Priority Access + Gardens

Instead of worrying about trains, brochures, and guide books, take the royal route at Versailles. A guided tour adds illuminating details and makes the past come alive with stories of palace life. Includes transportation from central Paris, entrance to Versailles, time in the garden, and time int he glorious gardens. Best of all, you skip the long lines!

Half-Day, Priority-Access Tour of Versailles

Experience the grandeur of Versailles with no hassle on this half-day tour of the royal estate. Bypass the long lineups for the chance to see areas of the chateau usually reserved for dignitaries. Also on the itinerary are the Hall of Mirrors, the king and queen's private residences, and the magnificent gardens. Includes transportation from central Paris.

Versailles Bike Tour + Chateau Visit

More fun than walking is pedaling your way around the magnificent garden and chateau. This is a 2-in-1 tour that starts out with you cycle-cruising the countryside. Your guide takes you to the local market and then on to the gardens of Versailles to visit the historic buildings. Afterwards, explore the Chateau de Versailles as long as you like. Limited availability in February.

Your Own Private Versailles

Go the royal route with this private half-day tour of Versailles that starts with pick-up from your Paris address. You also enjoy the services of a professional guide to walk you through the Versailles experience. It's a luxurious experience for just you and your party and perfect if you don't want to spend a full day at the royal estate.

Go Deeper Into France On Day Trips

Things to Do in Paris February 2025

Spend a Day in the Champagne Region

Only an hour from Paris, the Champagne region makes for a memorable day trip. Your driver meets you at your hotel and whisks you to world-class vineyards. After touring historic Reims, the region's capital, the champagne houses beckon and your sampling of bubbly begins! You'll taste the Grands Crus as well as champagne from small family producers. A classic French lunch is included.

Visit the D-Day Beaches of Normandy

The landing beaches of Normandy are the most popular — and the most famous — battle sites of World War II, even though it's now eighty years later. The best way to get there is to sign up for this small-group tour that takes you to the the beaches, the monuments, the museums, and the dedicated cemeteries. You may find it to be a powerful emotional experience.

Magnificent Loire Valley Chateaux + Wine Tasting

There's a lot to see in France just beyond the Paris city gates, and that includes the Loire Valley, with its magnificent castles. This very popular activity includes guided tours of the most famous castles, plus a wine tasting of the best varietals of the region. Taste wine, enjoy a French lunch, plus see dazzling chateaux. it doesn't get better than that!

Delectable Food & Wine Experiences

Things to Do in Paris February 2025

Cheese & Wine Tasting in a Paris Cheese Cellar

Cheese, wine, Paris? You'll be asking yourself if this is culinary heaven as you learn all about the cheeses of France. In a fromagerie in the Marais you meet an affineur (expert in aging cheeses) and descend into the private cheese cellar where you taste seven classic French cheeses, along with wines. The group size is limited to 10 to ensure there's more cheese for you!

A Taste of Montmartre Food & Wine Tour

Join a food-expert guide for a walking tour of historic Montmartre to taste some of the best foods found in France — charcuterie, cheeses, wine, pastries, chocolate, bread. This quartier on the hill is famous for its cobblestone streets, café and terraces, and for the bohemian crowd who once lived here. Don't' miss the views of of the rest of the city from its highest point.

Wine Tasting in the Heart of Paris

It may be February, but you'll be warm inside a charming wine cellar smack in the center of Paris. Professional sommeliers will guide you through an informal wine tasting, delivering an extensive tasting of wines. We prefer the two-hour grand cru wine tasting because it's not every day you'll get a chance to taste a flight of some of the best wines of France.

Chocolate & Pastry Walking Tour of Saint-Germain

Now we're getting to the good stuff! On this tour you wander between Saint-Germain's iconic chocolate & pastry shops to learn the secrets and techniques of each, while you sample all along the route. It's a small-group tour with hands-on attention, and it goes at a relaxed pace. With only 8 people you get to sample a lot!

The Food & Wine of the Marais

This very popular food tour takes you to the Marais to visit the top food & wine shops in that historic quartier. Discover and taste the best of French foods — think baguettes, chocolate, cheese, charcuterie, and wine. The culinary fun starts at the oldest food market in the city. It's no wonder this one is garnering high praise from hungry travelers.

Learn to Make Croissants with a Pastry Chef

Flaky, buttery croissants are a lasting taste memory from any trip to Paris. While you're here in the City of Food, take the chance to learn how to make croissants in your own kitchen. A professional chef takes you through all the steps to master the iconic French pastry.

Paris Cooking Class & Food Market Tour

Visiting an open-air food market in Paris is a quintessential French food experience. With an expert chef at your side, meet local merchants and learn all about French specialties. Then, with loaded baskets, it's back to the cooking studio where chef will show you how to create a fabulous 3-course lunch. Then, relax and enjoy your meal. With wine, of course!

Bateaux Parisiens Gourmet Lunch Cruise

This fun, casual, and affordable afternoon activity includes a multi-course meal on a bateau. A cruise along the Seine is something you must do in Paris, so why not have lunch at the same time? Gaze out the window as the landmarks of Paris pass by. Our advice is to select the Service Premier option for the best menu, the best table, plus champagne.

What's On at the Museums

Things to Do in Paris February 2025

Louvre Museum Masterpieces Tour

Paris Travel 101 — the first thing to know is that the Louvre Museum is very busy place. All the time. Instead of waiting in long lines join this lively tour led by an art expert for the best in show. See all the best of the Louvre, including Mona Lisa, the Nike of Samothrace & all that classical art.

Claude Gillot

Though Claude Gillot was a painter, engraver metal worker, and theatre designer it was his whimsical rococo drawings that brought him the greatest attention and popularity amongst the Paris bourgeoisie.
• Louvre
• Ends February 12, 2025

Van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise – The Final Months

This is the first exhibition devoted to van Gogh's final and important stage of his artistic career. During the last two months of his life, van Gogh produced a vast number of paintings while living in the small village of Auvers-sur-Oise. Many would become masterpieces. Don't miss this exhibition!

• Musée d'Orsay
• End February 4, 2025
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Chagall – Drawings, Ceramics And Sculptures, 1945-1970

The colorful exhibition brings together dazzling drawings, ceramics and sculptures by Marc Chagall including costume drawings for Igor Stravinsky's ballet, The Firebird.

• Centre Pompidou
• Ends February 26, 2025
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The Paris of Modernity

The Modern Age (1905 to 1925) was a period when Paris exploded with an artistic and cultural energy that continues to dazzle us today. This exhibition explores fashion, cinema, photography, painting, sculpture, drawing, design, and architecture from this pivotal era in the history of Paris.

• Petit Palais
• Ends April 14, 2025
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Henri Guimard & the Paris Metro

In 1899 Architect Hector Guimard won the competition held by the Compagnie Générale du Métropolitain to design the entrances to the stations of the brand-new Metro system, le plus modern mode of transportation. His inspired designs set the tone of Paris for the 20th century. Learn about the history of Guimard and see his original drawings exhibited for the first time!

• Musée d'Orsay
• February 10 to May 12, 2025
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Shaman Visions from the Peruvian Amazon

Art under the influence. Ayahuasca — a hallucinogenic drink used by indigenous societies in the Amazon — was popularization by the Beat Generation of the 1950s. Traditionally administered by a shaman for therapeutic or religious purposes, the psychedelic beverage is also linked to artistic creation. View visionary images created under the influence by indigenous artists and by Beat legends William S. Burroughs & Allen Ginsberg.

• Musée du Quai Branly
• Ends May 26, 2025
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La Collection – Selected Works

On April 8, 1973, Pablo Picasso died at the age of 91, leaving behind thousands of art works. This exhibition brings together a selection of his masterpieces: from paintings & sculpture to drawings & ceramics.

• Musée Picasso
• Ends March 3, 2025
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The Best Events in Paris

Things to Do in Paris February 2025

Saint-Valentin – Valentine's Day in Paris

Did you know that Valentin, the saint, was French? Makes sense then that a day in his honor would become a time of love. This amorous holiday is becoming more popular in Paris. Discover nineteen fabulous things to do tin Paris on Valentine's Day. It's all in our guide.

Retromobile Vintage Car Show

Love cars and love visiting Paris? You won't want to miss this fabulous car show. For the past 40-plus years Retromobile has showcased the auto industry, featuring hundreds of vintage cars.

• Porte de Versailles
• January 3
1 to February 4, 2025
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Course Saint-Valentin — Valentine's Day Run

Run for love & laughter in Paris, at Parc de la Villette. For 2025 this fun run is back, in the 19th Arrondissement.

• February 17, 2025
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Salon Agriculture

France's largest agricultural show usually comes to Paris in February — the off season for farmers — for its annual extravaganza. No one wants to miss the Milking Parlor!

• Porte de Versailles
• February 24 to March 3, 2025
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Paris Grand Slam Judo Championship

15,000 spectators are normally on hand in February to witness one of the important judo tournaments in the world. Find out how many show up this year by attending the tournament at Accor Hotels Arena.

• Accor Hotels Arena
• February 2 to 4, 2025
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