Food, wine & cooking

Treat yourself to an elegant lunch in Paris with this 2-hour afternoon sightseeing cruise down the Seine River. Aboard your Bateaux Parisiens boat, relax over a 3 or 4 course French meal (depending on the menu chosen) while enjoying music and fantastic views of Paris' most iconic attractions including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, Louvre Museum and the Musée d'Orsay. A choice of seating options and wine selections are available when booking.

For those tight on time, this 105-minute Seine River cruise is perfect. Discover Paris' glittering waterfront sights in a relaxed, casual setting, and enjoy dinner with a view. Past Notre Dame Cathedral, the Louvre, Place de la Concorde, the Eiffel Tower and more famous attractions. Savor a simple 3-course meal from the comfort of your window-facing armchair.

Enjoy on a three-hour French gastronomy tour in the stunning Montmartre district. Sample food and wine during a professional tour of the city with an experienced guide. Take in the culture and cuisine while exploring eateries and shops through the eyes of a Parisian.

MONTMARTRE FOOD TOUR

BE CAREFUL! Our tour in Montmartre Area leaves from 2 different meeting spots depending on the schedule: read the following info carefully and email us in case you have any doubt!

From Monday to Friday all our tours leave from "Anvers Metro station" on line 2 (except for the evening tour)

*EXCEPTION*

All the tours at 6 PM leave from "Abbesses Metro station" on line 12

All the tours on Saturday and Sunday leave from "Abbesses Metro station" on line 12

The guide will have an orange umbrella and there is only one metro exit so it's easy to spot.

Combine your love of chocolate and cakes with your passion for Paris! This delectable tour combines French gourmet specialties with a morning or afternoon walking tour so you won't need to feel too guilty.  Delight in this tasty mix of chocolates, pastries, history, and culture as you discover the flavor of an historic Parisian neighborhood of your choosing: either Saint-Germain-des-Prés, or the Marais. Your tour is led by an expert food and culture connoisseur, who will take you to visit a selection of pastry shops, bakeries and chocolate shops while also discovering the rich history dating back to the medieval period.

The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes history and culture of the city of Paris and of the neighborhood you visit; a description of any seasonal events taking place at the time of your tour; and an introduction to selected specialties in the main shops. Don't miss out on this tasty and informative experience!

Step out and experience the City of Lights at night. When darkness falls, Paris puts on a show with its river and monuments lit up to advantage. Dressed to the nines, you’ll dine at the Eiffel Tower with an amazing romantic view. After your gourmet three-course French-Style meal, step aboard a glass-topped vessel to begin your cruise along the river Seine, marveling at how different, and even more beautiful, the city appears after sundown.

Le Marais is the authentic part of Paris and a locals' favorite neighborhood. With a variety of lovely aromas, sights, and tastings, it welcomes you with a warm embrace. Plus, its history is palpable and still alive! Ready to discover this trendy neighborhood with every sense? Join your local host and stroll around Le Marais, tasting, smelling and seeing why this neighborhood is so popular with the locals. Le Marais is a real time machine," and your favorite local knows all the stories hiding in every corner and 17th-century buildings. Marvel at the old & very new trendy spots like the lovely cafes and restaurants that are filled with lively people. Time for a tasty treat and for you to discover the tasty "Merveilleux." Did you know that they mean "wonderful" in French? With one bite you'll say "C'est Magnifique!" And how about a baguette at one of the “10 most beautiful bakeries in Paris”? Oui, please! Put your nose to the test at one of Le Marais unique perfume shops. Your local friend can tell you all about the influential local who used to live in this neighborhood and brought the culture of fragrances to live in Paris. Now it's your chance to explore it for yourself. The most beautiful tea shop in Marais awaits! Marvel at its beautiful interior and hear all about the brand and history of tea. Here, you can enjoy the aromas and the most extensive choice of tea around you. Escape the hustle & bustle and visit a peaceful courtyard in the middle of the city buzz. Head to the beautiful hidden garden with one very romantic spot in real Parisian style. And top off your tour with a visit to an authentic local market where you can feel free to try out different types of food you like! All this and more surprises await you on this tour! The friendly locals can't wait to show you around Paris! Remember: this private tour can be 100% customized around your wishes."

Discover traditional French cuisine and prepare your own 3-course lunch on this 4.5- or 6-hour cooking class in Paris. Begin with a visit to a food market in Paris’ Latin Quarter (6-hour class only) and select your ingredients. Then, plan your menu and cook your meal with guidance from a professional instructor. Learn tips and tricks to improve your cooking before sitting down to enjoy your meal. Sample wine from across France, and enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to 11 people.

Whether you're looking for the best sweets in Paris, an exclusive wine tasting, a tour of the best fish stalls of the city, or any other food experience, your favorite local foodie has you covered! This 100% personalized food tour is here to satisfy your Parisian cravings. Trust and believe, the local foodies have explored Paris discovering the city bite by bite and are ready to craft the food experience of your dreams. Already familiar with French food or looking for something really out of the ordinary? Feel free to get in touch with your favorite host, they know the best food hotspots. Listen to your stomach and check out the food tour options the locals have created for you. Pick the tastings that meet your eye from the list below, and if what you're looking for is not there, don't worry! Let your local host know and they'll personalize the tour even more. Imagine this, street food, premium products, secret eateries now accessible to you! All you have to do is pick the local of your choice, share your dietary preferences and let them work their magic. *Please keep in mind that this experience shows a base price that will change according to your requests and the personalized offer your local foodie creates for you.

Spend an unforgettable night in Paris at the world-renowned Parisian cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. Enjoy a Moulin Rouge dinner and a show at Paris's greatest entertainment venue, including coach transfers to and from the center of Paris.

Experience the heady nightlife of Paris with a three-course dinner and show at the Paris Moulin Rouge, home of the French Cancan in bohemian Montmartre. Wine and dine while watching the Moulin Rouge's brilliant new show, "Feerie", the essence of Parisian cabaret. While at the Moulin Rouge you'll enjoy fine traditional French food such as foie gras, pate or fine seafood. Your tour includes transportation to Moulin Rouge by air-conditioned coach from a central Paris location.

Select either the morning tour of the Latin Quarter or the afternoon tour of Montmartre, and get ready to discover French gastronomy and history.

Numbers on this gourmet walking tour are restricted to a maximum of eight, ensuring you'll receive individual attention from your expert gastronomic guide. The number of stops you make could be adapted according to the seasonal availability of products and your group's preferences.

The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes an overview of French culinary habits and an introduction to selected specialties in the shops. Your guide will discuss how these specialties are produced, how to choose them and how they are prepared. You are encouraged to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like.

If sipping French champagne while cruising down the River Seine is your idea of heaven, this champagne-tasting cruise will be a highlight of your trip to Paris! The champagne will be flowing as you cruise down the River Seine past some of Paris' most famous monuments. Combining a sightseeing cruise and wine tasting, you'll enjoy a champagne presentation by an expert sommelier, held in a private room at the front of the boat while you cruise along the Seine.

THIS TOUR IS ONLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH.

Master the art of making one of France’s most delicate pastries on this 3-hour macaron-making class in Paris. With step-by-step guidance from a helpful instructor, choose from a range of vibrant colors and create your elegant meringue shells. Whisk up the soft buttercream filling then carefully pipe it in. Relax as your macarons slowly bake in the oven, then taste them with a cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy personal attention from the instructor on this small-group tour, limited to eight people. Upgrade your booking for an advanced macarons class.

Meet a local chef and learn how to cook a three-course French meal in a private apartment in Paris! Numbers for this small-group Paris cooking class are limited to a maximum of 8 people, ensuring you'll receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable French cuisine and food expert.

Are you a fan of French food? Or do you just love food in general? Bring out your appetite and join your private local guide for a delicious 10 tastings tour through Paris! The best mix of typical sweet bites and savory snacks have been included just for you - avec plaisir! Start your food journey at the best local market in the city: Marché d’Aligre! Take in the hustle and the bustle of the market vendors, enjoy the smell of fresh flowers and delicious cheese and taste different types of tapenade from the Provence. Next to the market, you’ll find le Baron Rouge; a bar all Parisians love and stop by for delicious fresh oysters. Join the locals and have some of your own! Continue your way through the Aligre district which is known for its amazing food scene and beautiful streets. Along the route, you’ll visit one of the oldest Boulangeries of the city, a beautiful French wine store as well as an authentic Crêperie. Feel like a true Parisian as you munch on tasty macarons, have a sip of great French wine and taste the best Rillette of your lifetime! Can it get any better than that? Oui, it does! The awesome locals who guide this private tour are all huge foodies and can tell you everything about the French cuisine. What’s even better is that they can personalize the route and tastings 100% to match with your preferences or dietary restrictions! Check out the host profiles, pick your favourite local and enjoy this delicious French food feast! Bon appétit! * For Sundays the latest possible time to book is 1 PM due to market opening hours.

Discover the typical Parisian bohemian night out! Pair your nice glass of wine with typical flavors and surprisingly prepared cheese. You will feel like a true Parisian! Walk into bohemian French brasseries and try some of their best local wines. Explore Place de la Contrescarpe and visit a classic little restaurant where you'll enjoy a cheese platter and the option between Brouilly AOP (red wine) or the white wine alternative, Côtes Catalanes IGP. What are you in the mood for? A friendly local can give you the best recommendations depending on your taste. At the heart of the lively Rue Mouffetard, you'll find your next wine stop. A local restaurant with a typical Parisian setting & with an incredible terrace. Enjoy a glass of savory Chinon (red), paired perfectly with a cheese platter. And for your third tasting, enjoy views over the Church St. Médard, in the heart of the Quartier Mouffetard. In a typical brasserie, you will pair your delightful wine from the South of France cold cut meats & other local delicacies. They are the perfect match! Sip & snack your way through lively streets & squares with your favorite local. Personalize your experience to your liking and let your local host know your wine preference. They'll pick only the best for you!

See the world-famous Moulin Rouge show like a VIP as you watch from some of the best seats in the house! This exclusive experience at one of Paris’ top attractions allows you to enjoy the 2-hour cabaret show from one of only 24 exclusive VIP seats (premium seating), where you’ll have clear views of the exciting revue and its costumes, sets and dancing.

This VIP night out also includes skip-the-line entry to the Moulin Rouge, free coat check, a fabulous 4-course dinner of French specialties, and a selection of fine wines and Champagne selected by the Moulin Rouge sommelier.

Macarons, a famous French dessert since the beginning of the 20th century, may seem daunting to make; but don't fear! With our expert chef, you'll learn the steps from start to finish to make the perfect French-style macaron. In this 3-hour class that takes place in the chef's own Parisian apartment, you'll select 2-3 flavors with the other participants, roll up your sleeves, and get to work. You'll get to leave with a box of your homemade macarons (if there are any left!), and your chef will share with you their own personal recipe by email, so that you can make macarons once back home.

Join me on an exclusive day trip to the magnificent vineyards in Champagne! We'll depart from Paris by taking a comfortable train journey (50 mn) to Champagne Ardennes Station. It's the best way to enjoy the scenery of the French countryside, plus I'll already share insights about the tour and personal stories with you! As a wine exporter, I have many connections with different vineyard owners and I actually own one myself in the south of France, so I'd love to share my knowledge with you and reveal you the magic of Champagne making. Upon arrival, we'll make our way to our first vineyard visit by private van. We'll have an exclusive visit to a renowned artisan winery growing some of the finest 1er cru and grand cru grapes near Reims, take à hike in the constatés and will, of course, enjoy a well-deserved tasting afterward! Our next stop will be in Reims, regarded to be the capital of the Champagne wine-growing region. Before enjoying a tasting we'll also visit the breathtaking Reims Cathedral. Reims is also known for its magnificent gastronomy, so next to a delicious tasting we'll also enjoy a traditional lunch along with an artisan Champagne tasting. Our final visit will be to Veuve Cliquot or Pommery (depending on availabilities and dates) where we'll spend some time in the famous crayères (chalk pits dug in antique times) cellars. After our final tasting, we'll depart back to beautiful Paris after a great day in Champagne! Want to personalize the tour to your wishes? Please feel free to contact me - I'm more than happy to help you make the most out of your trip! A few examples of our options: - A fine dining lunch, in Reims's famous 1 Michelin * restaurant Les Crayères. - A trip​ to the city of Epernay instead of Reims and visit of Moet & Chandon House. Extra cost proposal on demand. Looking forward to meeting you!

Get ready to hop on an early morning train and enjoy a 90 minute journey to the city of Auxerre. Upon arrival, a private car will wait for us and take us to the nearby village of Chablis. Enjoy a drive through the vineyards and admire the beautiful scenery and surroundings. We'll visit a reknowned artisan winery in the morning where you can enjoy a 90 minute private tour and taste the best wines. Afterwards, it'll be time for lunch. Get your taste buds ready to enjoy traditionnal Burgundy cuisine along with a Chablis/Burungdy pairing in one of the region's best bistro. After lunch, we'll head to another family winery for a new cellar visit and a tasting of its range that will enable you to discover a different style of winemaking and understand the terroir" of Chablis. After the visit of the Village of Chablis, I'll also take you for a hike in the scenic premier Cru and grand cru vineyards to explain the complexity of vineyards management and the amazing diversity of the soils. At the end of the afternoon it'll be time to head back to Paris with your mind filled with memories. I look forward to meeting you. Please get in touch if you've any special requests. I can always customize the tour just for you!"

Let's go back in time together on this beautiful day trip to the Loire Valley, which is full of authentic French experiences! I will personally pick you up at your hotel and we’ll head towards the region of Touraine, which is less than 2 hours away from Paris. The time machine brings us back into the past and into the renaissance Chateau of Chambord, based on Leonardo da Vinci's design. I will show you the picturesque Chenonceaux and its awesome garden and vineyard. As a wine and food professional, I will combine the exciting history and taste of this unique region. Loire Valley is home to some excellent family wineries. You will enjoy the taste of the best local productions and I will introduce you to the producers as if you were following me on one of my own wine tasting trips. The Loire vineyards are home to cool climate Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, but also Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Malbec… The Loire is also home to a great culinary tradition and the local restaurant scene is vibrant and generous. We will touch glasses and share a wine pairing lunch in one of the region's best tables. At the end of this local experience I will drop you off to your accommodation in Paris for a very much deserved rest. Want to adjust the route a bit? No problem - I can fully personalize the tour to your wishes!