Activities Around Paris

Enrich your Paris Experience

Coming to Paris for the AUP Parent and Family Orientation Fall 2023? Looking for accommodations, airport pick up, or fun ways to get to know Paris? We are happy to share these resources and exclusive events hosted by AUP Partners.  For support, please contact parentsataup.edu

Paris Tours with Claudine Hemingway
Saint Germain, the Beaux Arts and the Artists Walk - Tuesday, August 29

9:30 am - 11 am

€95 per person

Ahh le rive gauche, filled with the intellectual and artistic history of Paris. From the great American authors and French artists that filled the cafes spending the day writing away to the École des Beaux Arts where just about every French artist passed through on their way to the walls of the Louvre. The streets of Saint Germain were once their playground of ateliers, homes and cafés and we will take you for a walk in their footsteps uncovering all the stories they have to share. 

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Odéon & Apéro Walk - Tuesday, August 29

3 pm - 5:30 pm

€155 per person

You could say the literary age of Paris was created in Odéon. On one street alone the many publishers and bookstores once set up shop, including Sylvia Beach’s 2nd location of Shakespeare and Co. Today, a few still remain but also it has become one of the greatest little triangles for restaurants including the popular collection of French bistronomy chef Yves Camdeborde. Once the favorite location of Anthony Bourdain, its mound of French bordier butter is one that will change your life. We will end the tour hear and enjoy the fantastic natural wine and Basque style tapas.

“This was the greatest three hours we spent in Paris”  - Jack, September 2021

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Hemingway; the Paris Years with a Hemingway - Tuesday, August 29

12:30 pm - 2 pm

$95 per person

Ernest Hemingway's time in Paris, while brief, left a lasting impression. Works such as The Sun Also Rises to Moveable Feast bring to life his favorite spots to spend time and write. On a cold December night in 1921, Ernest and his wife Hadley arrived in Paris and stayed on Rue Jacob before finding an apartment on Rue de Cardinal Lemoine. The rest is history.

Walk in his footsteps through Saint Germain, the neighborhood where he lived, drank, wrote and captured in a way no one else ever could.

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Notre Dame, History and Renaissance - Thursday, August 31

12 - 2 pm

$95 per person

It’s been four years since the fire came close to destroying the historic cathedral. Today, thanks to a team of dedicated crafts men and women, the cathedral is scheduled to reopen in 2024. 

Join Claudine Hemingway for a walk around the cathedral, a lesson in the history of the beloved church that dates to the 12th century, and where they are in the process of bringing it back to life.

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Odéon & Apéro Walk - Thursday, August 31

3 - 5:30 pm

$155 per person

You could say the literary age of Paris was created in Odéon. On one street alone the many publishers and bookstores once set up shop, including Sylvia Beach’s 2nd location of Shakespeare and Co. Today, a few still remain but also it has become one of the greatest little triangles for restaurants including the popular collection of French bistronomy chef Yves Camdeborde. Once the favorite location of Anthony Bourdain, its mound of French bordier butter is one that will change your life. We will end the tour hear and enjoy the fantastic natural wine and Basque style tapas.

“This was the greatest three hours we spent in Paris”  - Jack, September 2021

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Movie Themed Tours with Ciné-Balade
Midnight in Paris Movie Tour - Tuesday, August 29

2:30  - 4:45 pm

€14 per person

In the streets of the Latin Quarter, rediscover the settings of the film tribute to the capital and soak up the magic and fantasy of director Woody Allen. Like the hero of the film, Ciné-Balade invites you to travel through time. We will meet the legendary writers and artists who found refuge in the capital for a time. A clever mix of neighborhood history and cinematographic magic with photos and extracts on tablet. 

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Montmartre Movie Tour - Tuesday, August 29

10 am - 12:20 pm

€14 per person

With its old village look, Montmartre is one of the most filmed areas of the capital. It has always inspired films seeking to represent old Paris and to pay homage to its artists. Amélie Poulain, our common thread, will take you in the footsteps of this rich history which combines painting, cinema and literature with very successful and lesser-known films that we will discover together thanks to the many anecdotes, photos and video clips on tablet. A joyful walk off the beaten track to rediscover the Butte.

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French Cuisine Tours with La Cuisine Paris
Pastry and Chocolate Tour in the Marais - Tuesday, August 29

2:30 - 4:30 pm

€79 per person

Join us for a whirlwind tasting tour of Paris's finest pastry boutiques in the uber trendy Marais neighborhood!

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Morning au Marché Tour - Thursday, August 31

9 - 11 am

€99 per person

A visit to the Marché Bastille where you will learn everything you need to know about enjoying french markets and all of the tasty treats within. We will visit all our favorite stalls and enjoy tastings of: fromagecharcuteriefruitslegumes, and more!

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Pastry and Chocolate Tour in the Marais - Thursday, August 31

2:30 - 4:30 pm

€79 per person

Join us for a whirlwind tasting tour of Paris's finest pastry boutiques in the uber trendy Marais neighborhood!

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Transportation from Charles DeGaulle Airport

Book your taxi from the airport to your lodging using G7 Taxis 

ACCOMODATIONS & SPECIAL RATES

Looking to stay near campus? AUP is proud to offer the following special rates for your Orientation stay. Explore participating hotels below.

 

INWOOD HOTELS

Code: AUP2023

Hotel le Derby Alma

8 Avenue Rapp, 75007, Paris
+33 (0)1 44 18 77 77
lederbyalmaatinwood-hotels.com

Hotel le Tourville

16 Avenue de Tourville, 75007, Paris
+33 (0)1 47 05 62 62
letourvilleatinwood-hotels.com

Hotel le Walt

37 Avenue de la Motte Picquet, 75007, Paris
+33 (0)1 43 06 31 50

lewaltatinwood-hotels.com

Hotel le Marquis

15 rue Dupleix, 75007, Paris
+33 (0)1 43 06 31 50
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Hotel de la Bourdonnais

111 - 113 Avenue de la Bourdonnais, 75007, Paris
+33 (0)1 47 05 45 42
labourdonnaisatinwood-hotels.com

LE NARCISSE BLANC HÔTEL & SPA

Take 10% off with code: AUP10 

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