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Journey through centuries of French gastronomy in Paris’ most fashionable neighborhood. Explore the iconic Saint-Germain des-Prés area while you snack on French cheese eaten by the French President, baguette from a Michelin-starred Chef and modern farm-to-table French cooking from one of the city’s best Néo-bistros.
Throughout this chic tour of les beaux quartiers, you will be transported through time as the history of the city of love is told through world-class food: from the finest caviar and salmon to (literally) revolutionary bread.
All throughout, you will hear stories of thinkers like Hemingway and Picasso all the way through to the boundary-pushing Chefs of today. Paris’ Left Bank has seen it all, and this tour is the best way to get to know its past and present.
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Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of Bar De La Croix Rouge, and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag.
Itinerary
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1Boulangerie Poilâne
Visit a legendary Parisian bakery founded in 1932, famous for wood-fired breads and pastries and deeply tied to the city’s artistic history. Enjoy their iconic apple tart, hand-folded in a unique “stitched” style, with classic butter cookies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Eglise Saint-Sulpice (Pass by)
This is Paris’s third-largest church, home to Delacroix’s monumental fresco Jacob Wrestling with the Angel. Admire the 19th-century fountain outside, featuring bishop statues representing the four cardinal points.
Admission ticket free -
2
Visit Patrice Chapon, a master chocolatier and pastry chef crafting exquisite chocolate since 1986. Taste a single-origin chocolate mousse, made from some of the rarest cacao sourced from South America, Madagascar, and the Fiji Islands.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Discover a Parisian caviar house specializing in sustainably farmed sturgeon caviar. Savor sturgeon rillettes on blini with delicate caviar, perfectly paired with sparkling wine, highlighting both refined taste and eco-conscious production.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Visit a prestigious Parisian bakery and traiteur, founded in 1975, known for blending tradition with modern flair. Enjoy a classic Quiche Lorraine, perfectly crafted with rich, savory flavors.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Explore the Saint-Germain Market, a modern covered market with 112 stone arcades, blending centuries of history with vibrant contemporary life. Browse fresh produce, fish, meats, and international foods while enjoying its lively atmosphere.
Admission ticket free -
5L'Avant Comptoir du Marché
Visit a popular neo-bistro, part of Yves Camdebord’s Avant-Comptoirs empire, celebrated for creative, farm-to-table French cuisine. Try caramelized pork belly with red wine, French cornbread, and freshly churned butter.
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Barthélémy
Feeling Presidential? Sample a selection of French cheeses and their signature fontainebleau, from one of the best cheese shops in Paris and official suppliers of cheese to the French presidents since 1970.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Visit Jacques Genin, an ultra-modern chocolate shop in Paris, celebrated as a Genius of Flavors. Taste his mint-infused dark chocolate ganache and mango passion caramel, crafted with the finest ingredients.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Ryst Dupeyron - Vintage and Co
Step into a historic Parisian shop and distiller, crafting Armagnac and rare spirits since 1905. Taste a rich Hors d’Âge Armagnac alongside a vintage Port wine, savoring centuries of tradition and meticulous French craftsmanship.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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