Experience Parisian culture with Cathay Holidays

There’s no better way to fully immerse yourself in Paris’s rich cultural landscape than by learning traditional skills from expert artisans and seasoned professionals. Whether you’re a gastronome, fashionista or budding artist, a hands-on workshop in Paris is the ideal way to make memories that’ll last a lifetime and bring a unique memento home. Book with Cathay Holidays* and earn up to HKD4 = 1.

Craft croissants with an expert pastry chef

Bread lovers will revel in the chance to get hands-on with one of the most iconic of all French pastries: the croissant. This culinary experience is taught by professional chefs at the prestigious Maison Fleuret baking school. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the beloved breakfast staple while crafting authentic pains au chocolat and chocolate snails.

Sculpt a one-of-a-kind hat

When in the world's fashion capital, why not customise a sartorial keepsake that truly reflects your personal style? Under the tutelage of a milliner who’s worked with the likes of Lady Gaga, you’ll choose your base material from a selection of Merino wool felt and straw in more than 30 colours. Then, you’ll define the headpiece’s shape by stretching and moulding it on a wooden block, before decorating it with ribbons, buttons, flowers and more.

Create your own signature scent

Capture your Parisian memories with a personalised fragrance that will forever remind you of the City of Love. In this perfume workshop, you’ll start by discovering basic information about “notes” and “chords”, and why perfumes change over time. Next, you’ll select the characteristics of your secret scent from 60 different raw materials, designing three trial options before receiving a 50ml bottle of your bespoke creation to take home.

Paint your own portrait of Notre Dame

Let the beauty of Paris’s breathtaking cityscape inspire your artistic endeavours. Whether novice or expert, you’re sure to relish this relaxing painting session in a picturesque art studio overlooking the Seine. You’ll sip on a cup of coffee or tea and take in views of Notre Dame – and even the Eiffel Tower on a clear day – while receiving guidance from an experienced art teacher.