Gourmet Food Tour in the Heart of Paris in Small Group

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Full description Delight in Paris's Culinary Riches: Louvre Food Tour

Join our expert English-speaking food guide on a captivating journey through the heart of Paris, exploring the historic Louvre area and one of the city's liveliest regions, home to some of Paris's most iconic food markets. The proximity of our tour to the Louvre allows you to pair it with a guided Louvre tour, ensuring you check off two must-do experiences from your travel list. You'll savor over 10 delectable food and wine tastings, both sweet and savory, creating a brunch-like experience. Immerse yourself in the history of French cuisine as you sample renowned dishes and lesser-known delicacies.

Set out on a mouthwatering adventure through the "Belly of Paris," as coined by acclaimed novelist Emile Zola, and uncover what makes French food truly exceptional. Explore the historic Louvre district, vibrant Les Halles, Paris's former central food market, and the bustling rue Montorgueil market street, lined with over two dozen specialty food shops, including a 280-year-old patisserie founded by King Louis XV's pastry chef.

Meet your guide near the Louvre, and kickstart your day like a local. Begin with a visit to an authentic French bakery for a taste of buttery "viennoiseries" like croissants or pain au chocolat, as well as the beloved "Jambon Beurre" sandwich, a French favorite featuring fresh UNESCO-listed baguettes, salted butter, and delicious ham.

Next, indulge in macarons from one of France's renowned pastry chefs and chocolatiers, and learn about the prestigious "Meilleur Ouvrier de France" award. Sample some of the finest French cheeses in one of the capital's top cheese shops, making French President Charles de Gaulle's cheese challenge seem understandable.

Following your cheese adventure, enjoy a relaxing meal at a wine bar dedicated to wine lovers, complete with authentic cheese and charcuterie, perfectly paired with excellent French wine. Each offering showcases the unique "terroir" that the French hold dear.

Surprise your taste buds with a dish rooted in early 1900s French cafes. Afterward, embark on a brief digestive stroll along Paris's most famous market street, home to King Louis XV's pastry shop.

Wrap up your morning tour on a sweet note with a visit to an award-winning French craftsman's shop, a multi-generational, family-run business known for a special brioche.

This extraordinary tour provides a delicious taste of the finest culinary delights Paris has to offer, and it can be adapted to accommodate vegetarians and pescatarians. Please inform us of any dietary requirements, allergies, or intolerances upon booking, and we'll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Book your Louvre Food Tour now and savor the flavors of Paris in style! Additional information

Please note that this tour is adaptable to Vegetarians and Pescatarians. We regret to inform you that this tour isn't adaptable to Vegans and gluten free diets or to anyone subject to celiac diseases. Please kindly indicate any dietary requirement upon booking and we will do our very best to accommodate you!

Please make sure to flag any allergy to our customer care team! We will pass on the information to each vendor but cannot guarantee they’ll be able to adapt. Please also ensure to make your guide aware of any allergy or intolerance at the beginning of the tourThis service ends on the rue BachaumontIt is the responsibility of all visitors to be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure. Guests arriving after departure cannot be accommodated, & missed tours or tickets cannot be refundedOur representative will be holding sign at the meeting point for easy recognitionThis tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommendedWe regret that we are unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group toursPhotography is permitted throughout the tourSome sites visited lack shade and can be hot under direct sunlight. We recommend bringing a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water in warm weatherWe will do everything within our power to ensure timings and itineraries are respected; however, due to issues beyond our control, timings and sites are subject to last minute changes on rare occasions

Inclusions Expert, English-speaking tour guide 10 tastings (pastries, macarons, chocolate, brioche, baguette, cheese, charcuterie, Croque Monsieur, wine) Exclusions Hotel pick-up and drop-offTickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusionsOther services not specified Cancellation policy Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided. Meeting Point In the middle of "Place Colette" square, next to metro exit number 5 of station "Palais Royal Musée du Louvre", located in the middle of the "Place Colette" square, where the theatre "La Comédie Française" stands (addres is 1 Place Colette).