4. Sample French wines and spirits at a tasting party
If there’s one thing Parisians love more than food, it’s wine. Hundreds of bottles of French wine are exported all over the globe every year, like Bordeaux, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir, just to name a few. Grab some of those bottles for yourself and host a wine-tasting party with your friends! Make it even more special by renting a winery near you through Peerspace.
For instance, we love this modern French wine bar event space in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood. The host can help you put together a classic French-inspired wine tasting with its wine selections and on-site cuisine.
To make it a game, try holding blind tastings and ask your guests to identify each label correctly. Don’t forget the cheese either, like brie camembert and creamy, nutty gruyere. Our mouths are watering just thinking about this Parisian party idea!
5. Style the perfect ensemble at a fashion party
Paris is one of the world’s biggest purveyors of Haute Couture or high fashion. If you and your friends have always dreamed of styling outfits fit for the runway, then why not put your eyes for style to the test?
Gather up a selection of old clothes from thrift stores or secondhand boutiques. Then, have your guests give them new life by styling an ensemble from their favorite pieces. To make it a competition, try handing out a gift card to an online French boutique!
6. Host your very own French film festival
Paris is the birthplace of French cinema, and some of the most evocative, artistic films in the world come out of Paris. If you’re a film buff, then why not host a private French Film festival for your friends?
You have tons of amazing selections to choose from, from classic silent films like A Trip to The Moon to modern favorites like Amélie. Even American movies that take place in France, like Gene Kelly’s An American in Paris, can be fun! To round out the experience, why not host in a chic Peerspace theater?
For example, you can book a few hours at this luxurious Atlanta mansion and enjoy your private film fest at its on-site cinema! It comes equipped with a bar, mini fridge, comfy seating for 12, and a professional Dolby surround system.
7. Celebrate Bastille Day at a revolutionary fete
The 14th of July, or Bastille Day as it’s known in the English-speaking world, is one of the most important holidays in France. Think of it as the French 4th of July, since it marks the beginning of the French Revolution.
Parisians celebrate this day with parades, parties, and cookouts across the city of Paris. You can replicate the fun Stateside when you throw your own Bastille Day bash for your friends. For decorations, you can even reuse some of your 4th of July decorations, since red, white, and blue are the colors of France too!
8. Host a Pétanque tournament
Pétanque is a French sport that’s similar to bocce ball or bowling. It’s a favorite game of Parisians young and old, and you can find pétanque courts at public parks all across the city. The goal is to toss a small metal ball, or boule, as close as possible to the target while blocking opposing players from scoring points.
You can play it singles, doubles, or triples, and it’s normally played on a dirt or gravel court. Do you and your friends have what it takes to master this Parisian pastime? Give it a try and see for yourselves!
9. Let them eat cake at a Rococo-inspired ball
Looking for Parisian party ideas that evoke old Paris? Like, really old? Try heading back to the days of Marie Antoinette and treating your friends to a lavish ball. Dress up in a vintage ballgown and pretend that you’re French nobility, then waltz the night away like a debutante at her first ball. For added fun, try making it a masquerade ball and ask your guests to come with artistic French-inspired masks.
Host at a Peerspace venue like this dreamhaus French rococo palace in Dallas! This jaw-dropping mansion will be like your very own Versailles and includes golden hallways, soaring ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, and a lovely garden.
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