14 Fun Things to Do on a Girls Trip to Paris
Paris has a way of turning every outing into a little celebration, especially when you’re with your favorite people.
These fun things to do on a girls trip to Paris will help you make the most of every minute.
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1. Visit Palais Garnier
The Palais Garnier is a jaw-dropping opera house that deserves a spot on your Paris girls trip itinerary. Step inside and you’re greeted by marble staircases, sparkling chandeliers, and a ceiling painted by Marc Chagall.
Fans of “The Phantom of the Opera” will spot familiar details everywhere. If you can swing it, book tickets for a ballet or opera and soak up the atmosphere from a plush red seat.
2. Explore Canal Saint-Martin
Canal Saint-Martin is where Parisians hang out, far from the tourist crowds. The 4.5-kilometer canal links up with the Seine and is dotted with iron footbridges. Pick up some wine and cheese nearby, then camp out by the water for an easy, authentic picnic.
Boat rides along the canal give you a peek at the old locks in action, or you can just stroll the banks and pop into indie boutiques and cafés.
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3. Attend A Cabaret Show At Moulin Rouge
The Moulin Rouge has been dazzling crowds since 1889; booking tickets for a cabaret show here is a classic Paris move. Expect high-energy dancers, the famous French Cancan, and costumes dripping with feathers and sequins.
Champagne is included with some ticket packages; you’re in Paris, after all. Snag your seats early—shows fill up fast. And don’t skip a photo in front of that red windmill before you head in.
4. Shopping Spree On Champs-Élysées
The Champs-Élysées is where shopping dreams (and budgets) are both made and broken. This legendary boulevard mixes designer giants with quirky boutiques that’ll set you apart back home.
Luxury labels and stylish shops line both sides, perfect for window shopping or finally splurging on that French piece you’ve been eyeing. The broad sidewalks make it easy to stroll with your friends, debating where to go next.
Break up your spree with macarons from Ladurée or duck into the massive Sephora for French beauty finds you can brag about later.
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5. Visit The Louvre Museum
The Louvre Museum is a Paris must. Inside this historic palace, masterpieces like the Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo wait for you and your crew. Even the glass pyramid outside is worth a photo or ten.
Book tickets in advance to dodge the queues, and pick just a few galleries to explore—otherwise, you’ll end up with sore feet and art overload.
6. Café Hopping In Le Marais
Le Marais is café heaven. Its cobblestone streets hide dozens of cozy spots perfect for lattes, croissants, and a ridiculous amount of people-watching.
Start at Café des Musées for their next-level hot chocolate, then swing by Merci’s café for a dose of caffeine and some browsing. Fragments has a vintage vibe that’s Instagram gold, while Carette’s outdoor tables are pure Parisian atmosphere.
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7. Explore Montmartre And Sacré-Cœur
Head up the hill to the white-domed Sacré-Cœur Basilica for sweeping views of Paris. You can climb the steps or just take the funicular (your metro ticket works here).
Montmartre’s winding cobblestone streets hide artists, tucked-away cafés, and a whole lot of history. Watch portraits come to life in Place du Tertre, or get lost in alleys lined with quirky boutiques and vintage finds.
8. Visit Musée D’Orsay
The Musée d’Orsay is home to one of the world’s best Impressionist collections, all inside a stunning former train station. You’ll spot Monet, Renoir, Degas, and Van Gogh at every turn.
There’s enough here to keep you busy for hours; thousands of works from 1848 to 1914. The building itself is a work of art, with huge clock windows and soaring ceilings. Try to visit early or later in the day to dodge the biggest crowds.
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9. Take A Perfume Workshop
Perfume workshops in the city let you blend fragrances under the guidance of expert perfumers, who’ll walk you through different notes and ingredients. You’ll sniff out jasmine, rose, sandalwood, and more, then craft a personalized bottle to bring home.
Sessions usually last a couple of hours, and you’ll leave with a custom 50ml bottle. Many workshops are tucked in charming studios near the city’s main sights, so it’s easy to fit this into your plans.
10. Day Trip To the Palace Of Versailles
Hop on a quick 40-minute train from Paris and land at the gates of Versailles, where Marie Antoinette once lived. The official website lets you grab tickets in advance, so you can skip the lines.
Inside, the Hall of Mirrors is as over-the-top as you’d expect, and the gardens are a royal fantasy. The estate is huge—2,000 acres—so wear comfy shoes and maybe stash some snacks for garden wandering.
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11. Photo Session At the Eiffel Tower
Capture your Paris trip with a professional photo session around the Eiffel Tower. A photographer will lead you to the best spots and angles, so you and your friends can strike a pose with the Iron Lady herself.
Book during golden hour for that dreamy light. Local photographers know all the secret viewpoints, so your shots won’t look like every other tourist’s feed.
12. Chocolatier Tour And Tasting
Some of the world’s best chocolatiers are tucked away on Paris streets, such as La Maison du Chocolat or Patrick Roger, where treats are crafted like edible art.
Book a guided tour and taste your way through single-origin bars, truffles, and ganaches that might just ruin you for regular chocolate forever. Some tours even let you make your own truffles to bring home.
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13. Cruise The Seine River
A Seine River cruise hands you a front-row seat to Paris’s big-name landmarks, all from the water. Drift past the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, and the Louvre, with zero stress about directions or traffic.
Boats run pretty much all day, so you can squeeze in a ride whenever your group feels like it. Claim a spot out on the deck for the best snaps. Most cruises toss in audio guides—some of the stories are genuinely interesting, even if you’re not a history buff.
14. Hidden Gems in the Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter‘s winding streets are full of charming bookshops, tucked-away gardens, and cozy cafés where locals hang out. Shakespeare and Company bookstore sits right along the Seine, and the gorgeous Saint-Étienne-du-Mont church escapes most tourists’ radar.
Take a stroll down Rue Mouffetard; it’s got that authentic market energy and vintage shop surprises. The Arènes de Lutèce, ancient Roman ruins now masquerading as a public park, make for a quiet spot to rest your feet.
