From gourmet excellence to hidden local delights, experience the peak of French gastronomic heights
Ages
4+
Duration
3 hours
Departs
Tue-Sat 10:00 AM & 3:00 PM
Highlights
Learn about the rich history of French food, including their iconic breadmaking, before sampling one of the richest apple tarts you’ve ever tasted.
This area of Paris is all about the finer things. Taste locally-raised caviar that’s been matured in Paris 👌
Feeling Presidential? Sample cheese from the fromagerie that’s supplied the French “Chef d’état” since the 70’s 🧀
Slip into a hidden food court to taste traditional baking from one of Paris’ most eccentric, Michelin-starred chefs ⭐
Indulge in naturally infused chocolate from the iconic “Genius of Flavors” 🍫
Pay a special visit to to one of the oldest brandy shops in Paris to sip on armagnac and vintage port wine 🍷
Get a look into the present and future of French gastronomy when you sit down for farm-to-table fare and wine at one of Paris’ most popular néo-bistros 👌
See all the neighborhood’s most iconic sights!
Tour Description
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 lesbeaux 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-pushingChefs of today. Paris’ Left Bank has seen it all, and this tour is the best way to get to know its past and present.
This was the only our we needed for our weekend trip. We saw so many hidden spots we’d never otherwise have visited and Lulu was kind, knowledgeable and funny. 10/10 👏
Liesl Reed | Facebook
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable, and English-fluent Paris locals.
Paris’ Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See Paris through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in Paris
"This was the only our we needed for our weekend trip. We saw so many hidden spots we’d never otherwise have visited and Lulu was kind, knowledgeable and funny. 10/10 👏
" — Liesl Reed | Facebook
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Bar de la Croix Rouge, 2 Pl.
Michel Debré Paris, France 75006
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
My daughter and I had a wonderful food tour with Camila in the St Germain area of Paris. Loved learning about this beautiful part of the city, while of course, enjoying lots of wonderful food... from the amazing cheeses, breads, chocolates to the wonderful stop at the wine and caviar shop! Great way to see... and taste... the city!
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Nicole Archibald
11/19/2024
Tour was great and our guide Isobel was Fantastic! We stopped at 5 places and sampled from 6 places in total. (She provided chocolate mousse from another place we didn't stop at.) Our guides knowledge and insight to the food, restaurants and culture was incredible. We learned so much about the food and business/restaurants owners and the city.
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Katharine Janiesch
11/17/2024
Wonderful, wonderful. Our guide, Lulu, was prefect for the group. The walking tour through the neighborhood was fun and WELL with the time. We had food and experiences we would not have had without the tour. We highly recommend. This is the 4th food/wine tour we have done with Eating Europe..... we would recommend this company.
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Dean Mausolf
10/24/2024
This was the best tour we have ever been on! Our tour guide Betsy was charming, engaging and extremely knowledgeable. We ate so much delicious food! We really couldn’t believe how much food was provided! The walk was lovely through Montmartre and we ended it at the Sac le Coeur to see a magnificent sunset! 🌅 We highly recommend this tour!
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Tamara Kam
10/24/2024
Our guide Isobel and a small group of eight had the most enjoyable afternoon and a gastronomic delight. We must have visited a dozen places with the proprietors friendly and welcoming. Starting with oysters was amazing, though one of our group wasn’t keen a delicious salad was soon rustled up. Pate and cheese to chocolate and macaroons washed down with wine and cider. Convivial company and a relaxed friendly stroll took us to places we would never had experienced. So many thanks to Isobel, she must have been asked the same questions so many times without showing it. A spectacular finish at the Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Monmartre leaving us to enjoy a glass of wine watching the artists in the square. Thank you Isobel for a magical afternoon.
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Greg Allen
10/24/2024
Betsy took us to the best of the best of food in Montmartre and was wise about the history of the area and the Bell Epoque. I would advise anyone coming to Paris to take this food & history tour! Book Betsy for the Best experience!
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Caroline Vilhauer
10/24/2024
Rachel was a wonderful guide. Everything was well organized with no waiting the restaurants and shops. The tour was varied and extensive covering a variety of foods and locations across Le Marais. We tried traditional and modern versions of French foods, some that were out of our comfort zone and we became converts. We enjoyed the history of the neighborhood. Rachel willing gave recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing for the rest of our trip. She was a joy to be with.
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Beth Hardison
10/24/2024
This was very, very fun tour. Betsy was our guide. She was very energetic and included great information about the great and varied food we sampled and the Montmartre area and its origins and art history.
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Susan M
10/24/2024
Fun foodie tour We ate our way around the Left Bank and enjoyed so many delicious savory and sweet treats that it would be difficult to choose a favorite. Our guide, Isobel, was very enthusiastic and knowledgable about food and wine, and Paris in general, and some of the shopkeepers (e.g. at Rose & Perle) were especially engaging. I highly recommend this tour!
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FrequentFlier622860
10/22/2024
Amazing walking food tour! Amazing food tasting and history of each vendor chosen. A must do while in Paris! Very high quality food choices and wine!
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Paulette T
10/22/2024
The food tour was a great way to start our visit to Paris because we got a quick education on French cuisine, Parisian food establishments, and tried some amazing food (especially the cheese and chocolate). It really set us up for other meals in the trip. Most importantly, it was a fun tour because our guide Betsy made it fun. She told stories, seemed genuinely interested in learning about us and allowed us to get to know her. She seemed excited by the food and the history of the places we visited. By the end of the tour we felt as if we made a new friend though sadly we’re eventually heading back to the US).
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Ralph DeRosa
9/24/2024
We had a wonderful 3 hours on tour in Le Marais with Nathalie. It was great to explore the area in confidence with a friendly & informative guide. Nothing to fault here. It was one of our highlights during our stay in Paris. Plenty of delicious offerings as well as some interesting history and insights regarding current culture. Thank you for a great experience!
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Katie
9/24/2024
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Lulu
I was born & raised in Paris but spent a lot of time abroad, including 6 years in Shanghai, China
I’m obsessed with everything food & beverage related and have a great love for hospitality and bonding with people from all over the world. My fav french food is a very simple, yet delicious tarragon roasted chicken with some roasted potatoes and green beans.
My fav thing to do in Paris would be walking around my neighborhood, le Marais, and discover newly opened restaurants
Isobel
Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, I moved to Paris in 2018 to pursue a Master's Degree in International Relations. Giving food tours combines my lifelong love of cooking & eating with my training in cultural diplomacy.
My favorite French food is foie gras...controversial but so delicious!
My favorite thing to do in Paris is "flâner," to walk without a purpose and enjoy what one encounters, usually ending with a glass of wine on a terrasse.
Camila
My name is Camila and I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I've been living in Paris since 2018. Spending these years as a local, studying, tasting, absorbing and exploring the city, allow me now to share my knowledge and love for Paris to others. I’m also an actress and a filmmaker.
My favorite French food? All the pastries this country has to offer.
The thing I enjoy the most in Paris is going to a good local restaurant and walking around everywhere, discovering hidden streets, gardens and passages.
Benoit
Born and raised in Paris, I started studying law but quit to follow my passion for history in La Sorbonne. I’m specialist in Parisian restaurants and cafés history and just published a book about it.
I love spending time in the great Aligre market and exploring my city, looking for the best food spots—particularly sweet, as a flan parisien or pain au chocolat.
When it's rainy and I'm not working on my thesis, I love listening to music and reading, comics as much as classics, as Guy de Maupassant.
Claire
I'm a French Kiwi, (we're known as Friwis!) and grew up in New Zealand. I've been constantly exploring Paris for 27 years. I'm a proud Parisienne and passionate about my city, forever in awe of its beauty and quirks and transformation, and I love sharing that passion with visitors.
My favourite French food has got to be a good magret de canard but I love all good food!
What I love most about Paris is that you never know what is around a corner -who or what you'll run into and what will happen. And you may think you know an area well but have you seen the magic that's behind that closed door when it opens, or the wonder of the street behind that one you always take?
Judith
From Paris, born and raised in the city.
Baguette of course ! With cheese or charcuterie... and French fries but Belgian people will tell you it is not French.
Explore the city by walking, discover new places such as restaurants, coffees, museums! Also reading at a terrace or in a park during the summer season. My favorite one? Parc Monceau in the 17th!
Helena
I am a Danish and American wine and food enthusiast with a deep passion for storytelling and creating memorable experiences.
My favorite French food is probably Sole Meunier (from Bistro Paul Bert of course) and all of the oysters from Normandie.
My favorite thing about Paris is that every single day contains so many possibilities. I’ll be walking about myself, stumble into a friend on the street, and all of the sudden we will be sharing a bottle of rosé champagne and talking for hours.
Samuel
I grew up in Durham/Chapel Hill, North Carolina and have been living in Paris since 2010 as a published novelist (Slim and The Beast (Inkshares, 2015), The Requisitions (Kingdom Anywhere, 2024)
My favorite French food would have to be la baguette tradition, which can easily accompany a boeuf bourguignon complete with a simple purée.
My favorite thing to do in Paris is to flâner, to leave my home in the morning with a notebook, a book, and no other plan, and see where the city leads me.
Raphaëlle
Born and raised in Paris, I have spent my entire life here and only leave the city to travel abroad.
My favorite French food - so many to choose from!-- would have to be a Confit de canard and a Tarte Tatin -with Crème fraîche on top, of course. And a Crème Brulée. And Profiteroles.
My love for Paris is endless, because of Its vibrant cultural scene - always a projection, a theater play, a ballet ... and its culinary offer - truly a heaven for food lovers of all types, budgets and preferences!
Arturo
was raised between cannolis and arancine in Sicily but moved to Paris 10 years ago to reconnect with my french, ahem, breton, roots. I love history, especially the history of food and to demolish some well established myths : did you know that the French absolutely loathed potatoes at first? Not a great start for French fries!
My favourite French food has to be crêpes, they bring back childhood memories to me just as madeleines did with Proust.
And my favourite thing to do in Paris is obviously to eat it all!!
Betsy
My story begins in San Francisco, California, where I was born and raised. I moved to Paris over ten years ago on a whim and it’s been true love ever since.
My favorite French food is Escargot! And my favorite French dessert is the dessert of all desserts, the Profiterol, which consists of choux pastry filled with fresh cream, covered in whipped cream and coated in hot chocolate sauce, heaven on a plate!
y favorite activity to do in Paris is to take a trip on the Bateaux Mouches, the open air excursion boats that go down the Seine river. I always make sure to go at dusk to get a beautiful sunset behind the Eiffel tower.
Sylvana
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Something simple like a crêpe oeuf fromage, a croissant aux amandes or just any kind of cheese
My favourite spot is by the river, anywhere between Pont d'Alexandre and the Ile Saint Louis. Have an picnic and a glass of wine
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