• Boulangerie Poilâne - A renowned institution, serving as the primary bread supplier for some of Paris’ top food shops and restaurants. Indulge in their exquisite apple tart and spoon-shaped butter cookies.

• Barthélémy - Want to feel presidential? Try cheese from one of Paris’ finest cheese shops, which has been the official cheese supplier to French presidents since 1970.

• De la cuisine et du pain - Thierry Marx’s bakery, linked to the famous Michelin-starred chef Thierry Marx. Discover traditional baking in a hidden food court from one of Paris’ most unique Michelin-starred chefs.

• Des Gâteaux et du Pain Claire DAMON - Saint Germain - Voted the best pastry shop in Paris in 2018, known for its artistic and uniquely natural-flavored pastries. Claire Damon is a rare female French pastry chef, regarded as one of the best in Paris today.

• Ryst Dupeyron - Vintage and Co - Visit one of Paris’ oldest brandy shops to enjoy Armagnac and vintage port. This historical shop, established in 1905, specializes in Armagnac, Port wine, Premiers Crus, Grands Crus wines, and other rare spirits.

• L’Avant Comptoir du Marché - Yves Camdebord, a pioneer of neo-bistro or bistronomy in Paris, has made this spot a favorite among food lovers and local chefs.

• La Grande Épicerie de Paris - Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche, the first Parisian department store, is a “cathedral of modern commerce” created by Aristide Boucicaut. The interior, designed by the Moisant and Gustave Eiffel studios, features industrial metal architecture that allows natural light to flood in.

• Café de Flore - One of Paris’ oldest coffeehouses, opened in the 1880s, and a popular gathering place for famous writers and philosophers like Pablo Picasso, Truman Capote, Albert Camus, and Ernest Hemingway.

• Les Deux Magots - A regular meeting spot for existentialists like Jean-Paul Sartre, surrealists like André Breton, and novelists such as James Joyce.

• Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Marvel at the oldest Roman Catholic parish church in Paris, which houses the burials of Frankish kings and philosopher René Descartes.

• Hôtel Lutetia - A luxury hotel built in 1910 in the Art Nouveau style, known for hosting famous guests such as Picasso, Matisse, Charles De Gaulle, and Peggy Guggenheim.

• Paris - A food lover’s guide
• Cognac, Port Wine and French local wine tastings
• 7 food stops while exploring iconic sights
• Apple tart, French PDO/IGP cheeses, Baguette Tradition, and more!
• Local English-speaking guide

• Gratuities / Tips for guides
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the rich history of French cuisine on a walking food tour through Paris’ stylish Saint-Germain des-Prés. Immerse yourself in the city’s culinary heritage, from caviar and salmon to revolutionary bread.

Learn about the baguette from a Michelin-starred chef and sample signature pastries. Experience farm-to-table fare at a popular Néo-bistro, and savor iconic French cheese at a historic fromagerie. Sip on Armagnac and vintage port wine at one of Paris’ oldest brandy shops, and enjoy naturally infused chocolate while exploring the neighborhood’s iconic sights.

Throughout the tour, uncover tales of figures like Hemingway and Picasso, leading to today’s avant-garde chefs. The Left Bank offers the perfect blend of its storied past and vibrant present. Celebrate the finer things in life—taste locally-raised caviar, matured in Paris

• Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
• This tour is not suitable for vegan and people with dairy allergy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.