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Richard Ayoade and Mel Giedroyc do a Paris le weekend, with snails, absinthe, a cordon bleu cookery course, bespoke perfume and an art tour

What places were visited?

Checks in to L’ Hotel

Richard and Mel take the Eurostar to Paris. They check in to a luxury hotel in the area regarded the most intellectual of neighbourhoods.

Intimate and private, L’Hotel is a luxe boutique hotel in Paris, and has been a secret hideaway over the past two centuries for many famous faces.

Richard and Mel discover that this luxury historic boutique hotel in Paris is in the heart of the Left Bank, amidst the cultural riches, bohemian soul, and high fashion of St Germain-des-Prés,

L’Hotel has a celebrated cocktail menu, where you can experience the spirit of St Germain-des-Prés with our live jazz night.

The hotel has 20 rooms and is located in the art and culture of Paris. Some of the bedrooms have been designed by the inimitable Jacques Garcia and are very unique and luxurious

With lots of facilities, this hotel has a subterranean hammam pool, steam room, and treatment suite, use of which is included in your stay, and is yours privately during your appointment.
13 Rue des Beaux Arts, 75006 Paris, France

Montparnasse Tower

Montparnasse has the highest roof terrace in Paris and the fastest lift. Richard states that the Montparnasse tower is better than the Eiffel tower. Richard and Mel enjoy the beauty of the Eiffel tower from a distance without queuing.
33 Avenue du Maine, 75015 Paris, France

Eating snails at Le Procope

Richard and Mel visit the oldest café in Paris which dates to the 1680's. It has a rich history. Mel enjoys snails and Richard isn't sure.
13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris, France

Retro Classic Tour around Paris

Richard and Mel hop on a bike tour around Paris. Mel strokes his beard. Richard has helmet hair.
Notre Dame, Paris, France

Absinthe bar at La Fée Verte

Mel laughs as she and Richard drink Absinthe. Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs.
108 Rue de la Roquette, 75011 Paris, France

Macaroon cookery class at Le Cordon Bleu

Learn to make macaroons at Le Cordon Bleu. Richard trusts men in pink shirts. Certificates are issued and everybody leaves happy, including the head chef.
13-15 Quai André Citroën, 75015 Paris, France

Batobus Down The River

See the sights efficiently with the Batobus. Richard and Mel head up the river to see the sights of Paris.
Port de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France

Street art (seahorse)

They use a street art mapper to find interesting pieces of art. Mel accidentally destroys a seahorse from the artist Shatters.
6 Rue du Calvaire, 75018 Paris, France

Street art (french singer)

Richard and Mel continue their quest for street art. They use a street art mapper to find a famous french singer. Richard tries to sing a few tunes.
5bis Rue de Verneuil, 75006 Paris, France

Perfume making

Mel wants to create her own perfume. Richard wants a 60's new wave lemon fresh with a hint of library, plus Ribena. Richard has a good smell of a lemon fragrance.
52 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France