--- title: "Paris night out : Comedy in English 'How to Become a Parisian ?'" lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/france/paris/tours/paris-night-out-comedy-in-english-how-to-become-a-parisian/ type: tour city: Paris country: France price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.56 reviews: 402 duration_minutes: 70 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 24 of 25 (Night Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-night-out-comedy-in-english-how-to-become-a-parisian/ --- # Paris night out : Comedy in English 'How to Become a Parisian ?' **Guidekin's take:** Watch a one-person comedy show about behaving like a Parisian in a century-old theatre. Your ticket and a photo with the comedian are included; the show is English only and children under ten cannot attend. 4.56 from 402 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 10m. In our comparison: #24 of 25 in Night Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview How to Become a Parisian in One Hour? – The Hit Comedy Show in Paris, 100% in English! Seen by over 800,000 spectators and praised by The New York Times as “Learning to be French through comedy!”, this award-winning one-man show by Olivier Giraud is a must-see experience in Paris! Rated “Certificate of Excellence” on TripAdvisor since 2015 with over 2,500 glowing reviews, this smash-hit comedy will teach you everything you need to know about behaving like a real Parisian — in just one hour! From taking a taxi, ordering in a restaurant, navigating the metro, shopping, clubbing — and more — you'll laugh non-stop while learning the unwritten rules of Parisian life. Performed in a historic 600-seat theatre in the vibrant Opéra district, surrounded by locals and an international audience, this show hilarious and interactive is the perfect night out in Paris. Ohlala! Not recommended for kids under 16 years old. Not accessible to kid under 10 years old. ## Before you book - Meeting point: How to become Parisian in one hour? - Starts 19:00, 20:00, 20:30: 3 departures a day - Age 16+: This show is not recommended for children under 16… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person for the 8PM show with Cat 2 seats option; other options up to €37 - Duration: 1h 10m - Rating: 4.56/5 from 402 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: How to Become a Parisian in One Hour? - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 19:00, 20:00, 20:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-01 ## Reviews 4.56 from 402 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 360 of 402. - 5 stars: 305 (76%) - 4 stars: 55 (14%) - 3 stars: 15 (4%) - 2 stars: 15 (4%) - 1 star: 12 (3%) ### What reviewers say Many enjoy the audience interaction and jokes about Parisian life, but some find the stereotypes dated or offensive. **Praised:** - Quick wit and expressive physical comedy - Audience participation that adds to the laughs - Humorous observations about Parisian habits and cultural differences - Friendly conversations and audience questions after the show **Complaints:** - Cramped seating with little legroom - Some enjoy the cultural satire, while others find the stereotypes dated or sexist - Reviewers caution that swearing and sexual jokes may be unsuitable for children Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-24 to 2026-08-14); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | 8PM show with Cat 2 seats | €24 / person | English | Back Rows of the orchestra (Ground Floor) + Back Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 7Pm Show with Cat 2 Seats | €24 / person | English | Back Rows of the orchestra (Ground Floor) + Back Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 8.30 Pm show with Cat 2 seats | €24 / person | English | 8.30 Pm show with Cat 2 seats : Back Rows of the orchestra (Ground Floor) + Back Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 8.30 PM Show with Cat 1 seats | €31 / person | English | 8.30 Pm show with Cat 1 seats : Orchestra center and side except from row 3rd to 8th (Ground Floor) + central Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 8PM show with Category 1 seats | €31 / person | English | Orchestra center and side except from row 3 to 8th (Ground Floor) + central Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 7Pm Show with Cat 1 Seats | €31 / person | English | Orchestra center and side except from row 3 to 8th (Ground Floor) + central Rows of the Mezzanine (1st Floor) | | 8.30 pm show with PREMIUM SEAT | €37 / person | English | 8.30 pm show with PREMIUM seat: The best seats on Orchestra center (ground floor) from row 3rd to row 8th included | | 8PM show with PREMIUM seats | €37 / person | English | 8PM show with PREMIUM Seats: The best seats on Orchestra center (ground floor) from row 3rd to row 8th included | | 7Pm Show with PREMIUM Seats | €37 / person | English | The best seats on Orchestra center (ground floor) from row 3rd to row 8th included | ## What's included - Show ticket - Experience an authentic Parisian evening alongside real Parisians - Discovery of a century-old parisian theatre - Picture with the Comedian ## Not included - Bar in the lobby - Cloakroom (For security reasons, some items can not be accepted inside the room) - Gratuities - Transportation to/from attraction ## Itinerary 1. **How to become Parisian in one hour?** (admission included) - * Experience a smash hit show with locals * Follow Olivier Giraud's funny advice for a perfect stay in Paris * 100% in English but accessible to everyone * Hailed by the New York Times “Learning to be French Through Comedy!” * Discover a century old theater in the center of... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 19:00, 20:00, 20:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point How to become Parisian in one hour?, 24 boulevard Poissonniere, Theatre des Nouveautes, 75009 Paris, France Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=48.871307,2.344602 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - E voucher accepted - You'll have the best seats available (within your chosen category) at the time your reservation is placed. - This show is not recommended for children under 16 years old / Denied access to kids under 10 yearls old - Dress code is casual. - Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of Management according to accessibility criteria, regardless of the category chosen. ## Compared with other Night Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 25** | €24 | 1h 10m | 4.56 (402) | shared | | [Louvre Evening Tour Semi Private 6ppl Max BEST Avoid The Crowds](/france/paris/tours/louvre-evening-tour-semi-private-6ppl-max-best-avoid-the-crowds/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (250) | shared | | [Paris by Night](/france/paris/tours/paris-by-night/?format=md) | €165 | 2h 45m | 4.96 (412) | private | | [Segway by night ! Illuminated Paris](/france/paris/tours/segway-by-night-illuminated-paris/?format=md) | €79 | 2h | 4.98 (163) | shared | Ranked #24 of 25 in Night Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €24 to €300, median €95; typical length 2h. 13 of 25 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/night-tours-paris/?format=md ## More in Paris - All Paris tours: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/tours/paris-night-out-comedy-in-english-how-to-become-a-parisian/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/france/paris/?format=md