A typical weekend plan
| When | Activity | Length | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, morning | Cooking or macaron class | 2.5 to 3 h | Shared activity, you eat the result |
| Saturday, afternoon | Wine and cheese tasting | About 2 h | Relaxed break, no effort |
| Saturday, late afternoon | Seine cruise with champagne | About 1 h | Views of the monuments, group photos |
| Saturday, evening | Cabaret (Moulin Rouge or other) | About 2 h | The highlight of the night |
| Sunday, morning | Photoshoot near the Eiffel Tower | About 1 h | A group souvenir |
The highlight: the cabaret
The Moulin Rouge with champagne is the most booked outing: the "Féerie" show of about 2 h and a half-bottle of champagne per person, between $142 and $159. Seats are not assigned and the first to arrive picks the table: arrive early if the group wants to sit together, and dress smartly. For a bigger occasion, the dinner-and-show option costs about $285 to $294. The cabaret comparison also covers the Crazy Horse and the Paradis Latin.
Seine cruise with champagne
An hour on the water with a glass is the easiest activity to fit in with a group. The champagne tasting cruise with a sommelier (three champagnes) costs about $88, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 270 reviews; the cheapest option starts at about $36. All the options are on our page Seine cruise with champagne. For a full dinner on board (about $73 for the cheapest dinner cruise we found), see the dinner cruise comparison.
Daytime activities with friends
- Cooking or macaron class: a pastry workshop of 2.5 to 3 h in a small group costs about $107 per person. See cooking classes in Paris.
- Wine and cheese: a wine tasting in Montmartre with a cheesemonger (about 2 h) is about $77, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 804 reviews. See wine and cheese tasting.
- Photoshoot: a private session near the Eiffel Tower gives the group a shared souvenir. The price changes with the offer and could not be confirmed; read photoshoot in Paris.
- Escape game: there are many in Paris, usually for teams of 2 to 6 players; the price per person depends on the game and team size. Book directly with the organiser.
Budget per person
| Item | Indicative price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cabaret with champagne | $142 to $159 | Moulin Rouge, non-refundable |
| Cruise with champagne | $36 to $88 | Depends on the number of champagnes |
| Wine and cheese tasting | About $77 | About 2 h |
| Macaron or pastry workshop | About $107 | 2.5 to 3 h |
| Accommodation | Depends on the area | See where to stay in Paris |
For a full weekend with meals and transport, work it out with our Paris travel budget.
Rules to know
- Drinking in the street: drinking in public can be banned by a police prefecture order on some nights (Fête de la Musique, heat waves). See alcohol in the street in Paris.
- Getting home at night: stay in a group and take a taxi or ride-hailing car; read safety in Paris at night.
- Booking: for more than eight people, book evening outings at least a week ahead and check the cancellation policy, often strict for shows.
- Dress: cabaret and cruises call for smart clothes; avoid bulky costumes.
Going further
To extend the night, read Paris at night and our best rooftops in Paris.
