Paris
The city of love transforms into the perfect playground for her hen, where champagne flows from Montmartre to the Marais. From intimate wine bars to chic rooftop terraces, Paris offers a hen weekend backdrop that's both sophisticatedly French and utterly magical.
Paris is destination for hen weekends that demand both sophistication and joie de vivre. This isn't just the City of Light âit's the city where every street corner offers a new adventure, where champagne flows as freely as the Seine, and where even the most ordinary moments feel chic. From intimate wine bars in Montmartre to chic rooftop terraces in the Marais, Paris's unique magic lies in its ability to make every celebration feel cinematic. With excellent transport links from across Europe and a culture that celebrates life's pleasures as an art form, Paris offers hen parties the ultimate French fantasy made real. First there was Emily in Paris... now there's you?
Why Paris
LUXE BREAK
CULTURAL GEMS
SOPHISTICATED NIGHTS
The Marais district combines trendy nightlife with luxury boutique hotels, while Montmartre offers more romantic charm near the city's best rooftop bars. The excellent Metro system means any central arrondissement works perfectly for hen weekends. Paris offers abundant luxury accommodation but few large group options â it's a multiple rooms in luxury hotel scenario rather than group houses.
Where To Stay
Mob House
The perfect Parisian escape, fit with heated outdoor pool, private garden, and a Michelin-starred cafe for champagne brunches. It's giving Emily in Paris.
HOTEL
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Whether East near PĂšre Lachaise or West with city views, find DJ sets and perfect Instagram backdrops at Mama Shelter. Affordable, with chic industrial rooms and rooftop bars.
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Mama Shelter
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Cocoon Apartment
This carefully curated sanctuary sits three minutes from Gare du Nord in a charming 19th-century building, sleeping up to eight with air conditioning and thoughtful touches throughout.
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SLEEPS 8
Paris empties in August as locals vacation - many restaurants and boutique hotels close entirely, but major attractions and chain hotels remain open with better availability. Avoid fashion weeks, March, July, September, January, when accommodation prices triple.
LouLou is that girl, boasting one of the best terraces in Paris â overlooking the Tuileries gardens. Inside, itâs all soft neutrals, sculptural furniture, and a high-fashion crowd. Standout cocktails and Champagne always flowing.
Loulou
Drift past Notre-Dame and Pont Alexandre III, champagne in one hand, aux cord in the other. Bring your own drinks and snacks or upgrade to an onboard package. Itâs boujee, fun, and an unforgettable way to see Paris.
Peniche Party on the Seine
This isn't your average eggs-and-bacon affair â it's a full performance. Expect big wigs, bigger personalities, and bottomless rosĂ© flowing to the beat. Held monthly in a buzzing four-storey brasserie in the 18th, this is a brunch you dress up for.
Drag Brunch at Brasserie Barbs
An Instagram icon. Four floors of maximalist interiors, hanging plants, mismatched chairs and a rooftop glasshouse. Italian food served with serious energy â the truffle pasta is famous, and the burrata comes three ways.
Day Activities
Paris during the day operates on a beautifully relaxed schedule where long lunches flow into wine tastings, and cultural activities feel more like sophisticated adventures than tourist obligations. The city rewards wandering with champagne stops and photo opportunities at every turn.
Pink Mamma
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Loulou
LouLou is that girl, boasting one of the best terraces in Paris â overlooking the Tuileries gardens. Inside, itâs all soft neutrals, sculptural furniture, and a high-fashion crowd. Standout cocktails and Champagne always flowing.
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Drag Brunch at Brasserie Barbs
This isn't your average eggs-and-bacon affair â it's a full performance. Expect big wigs, bigger personalities, and bottomless rosĂ© flowing to the beat. Held monthly in a buzzing four-storey brasserie in the 18th, this is a brunch you dress up for.
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Paris restaurants require deposits for hen groups over 8 - book 3-4 days ahead and confirm your headcount 24 hours prior.
The Eiffel Tower. A velvet blanket. A chilled bottle of Laurent-Perrier RosĂ©. Cue: your main character moment. Order a Maison Plisson grazing box packed with cheese, charcuterie, baguettes, and macarons â then head to the TrocadĂ©ro terraces around 5pm to claim your view. Bring a speaker, wear something fabulous, and stay for the hourly sparkle show.
Something different
Night Activities
Paris after dark reveals why this city inspired a thousand love songs and twice as many hangovers. Begin with champagne in historic wine bars where conversation flows as freely as the bubbles, discover cocktail venues hidden in former aristocratic mansions, then dance in clubs where chic Parisians prove that effortless style extends to the dance floor. Every venue feels like a scene from the most romantic movie ever made.
What you need for a WILD NIGHT
World-famous cabaret with sophisticated nude revue and artistic performances. Iconic Parisian experience perfect for hen parties wanting something uniquely French and glamorous.
Crazy Horse
Wild club open until 6am with multiple rooms and international crowd. Legendary venue for groups wanting to dance until sunrise in authentic Parisian club atmosphere.
Le Carmen
Surprise limo tour through Paris with champagne service and music. Must-do experience for hen parties wanting luxury transport and celebration combined.
Pink Limo Experience
Jazzy venue with drag shows and cabaret entertainment in intimate setting. Unique Parisian nightlife experience combining music, performance, and cocktails.
Sister Midnight
Very chic bar in Montmartre with sophisticated atmosphere and excellent cocktails. Perfect for starting the evening with proper Parisian style and people-watching.
Classique Cafe
Wine bar with great vibes and local crowd in Montmartre. Excellent for groups wanting authentic Parisian wine culture with friendly atmosphere.
OVanac
Glamorous and sociable, Gigi does Italian with a French twist, all set in a sunlit space with rooftop views (yes, you can see the Eiffel Tower). The music turns up post-dinner, and itâs common for tables to turn into parties.
Gigi
Book around 8pm for the perfect golden-hour. Connect to the aux so it feels as though youâre aving your own private party. Perfect way to see the sights. Endless champagne.
Private Boat Tour
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The Eiffel Tower gets turned off completely at 1145pm now (per a new energy-saving initiative, so the last time to see it sparkle is at 11pm.
Paris dining is effortlessly chic, where wine bars in former speakeasies serve natural wines alongside artisanal cheese and rooftop terraces offer Eiffel Tower views with your champagne. From leisurely brunches in flower-filled courtyards to late-night cocktails in venues that feel like private salons, the city serves up romance with every meal.
Eat and Drink
LouLou
Boasting one of the best terraces in Paris, LouLou is know for itâs soft neutrals, sculptural furniture, and a high-fashion crowd.
90-120 per person
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Girafe
Eiffel Tower views, all-white interiors, and a seafood menu, Girafe is the iconic dinner spot that feels very Emily in Paris. Fancy, but worth it.
90-120 per person
Gigi
Glamorous and sociable, Gigi does Italian with a French twist, all set in a sunlit space with rooftop views (yes, you can see the Eiffel Tower).
55-85 per person
Pink Mamma
An Instagram icon. Four floors of maximalist interiors, hanging plants, mismatched chairs and a rooftop glasshouse. Italian served with energy.
45-65 per person
Chez Francis
A classic Parisian brasserie with the Eiffel Tower right in your sight. Food is traditional (think steak frites and crÚme brûlée), but the view is what you're here for.
45-70 per person
Bambini
Loud, playful, and super group-friendly â Bambini brings the fun with oversized pizzas, easy cocktails and pink neon signs.
40-65 per person
LouLou
Boasting one of the best terraces in Paris, LouLou is know for itâs soft neutrals, sculptural furniture, and a high-fashion crowd.
60-90 per person
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Parisian restaurants have two sittings - 7pm and 930pm. Book the later slot for a more authentic atmosphere, but earlier if youre planning club nights afterward.
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