Bike About Tours of Paris offers bicycle tours every day, whatever the weather. No great level of fitness is needed; all you need to know is how to ride a bike. You'll travel at a leisurely pace through Paris' back streets as your guide explains the locations of interest, the city's history and its stories. The tour also takes in The Bastille, The Louvre Museum and the Eiffel Tower. The Parisian Day Bike Tour includes use of a bike, English-speaking guides with local knowledge, insurance and helmets. Tours start at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. The tour stops for a break at a bakery in the Paris Latin Quarter where you can purchase snacks or lunch. The tour lasts for around three and one-half hours.
Taking a cookery class is a tasty way to spend a Sunday in Paris. There are many locations in Paris offering cookery courses and individual classes. One of them, La Cucina di Terresa, provides hands-on cooking classes based around organic, seasonal produce and local ingredients. Half-day individual classes for one or two people are held at the chef's studio apartment and take place on Sunday, plus Tuesdays to Fridays. The first step, at 8.45 a.m., is to buy fresh ingredients at the Batignolles and Raspail organic markets. You then cook a three-course meal and finally sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine. Full-day classes include an afternoon walking tour to various food stores and producers.
Palais Garnier, or the Paris Opera, dates from 1875 and is one of the main venues for opera and ballet in Paris. Even if you visit without seeing a show, the interior and architecture of the Palais Garnier make it worth a visit. Most Interesting Destinations says it is an "amazing example of Neo-Baroque architecture at its finest..." and continues on to praise its friezes and statues. Guided tours in English are held on Sundays, in addition to Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 11.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. They present information about the building's history, its architecture, and the different shows and activities that have taken place inside it.
Paris, the city of light, offers both amateur and professional photographers ample opportunity to capture a great shot. Photo Tours in Paris runs tours visiting interesting Parisian locations throughout the week and on Sundays. The photo tours are led by Randy Harris, an award-winning photographer, and are limited to around six people. Every tour is customized to your objectives and interests and structured to teach you to become more creative. You'll learn how to spot a good photo opportunity and how to compose a great picture. You don't need any special lenses or equipment, a point-and-shoot compact camera is fine. Make sure you take enough batteries and wear comfortable shoes.
