Gourmet Tours
Gourmet experiences
"In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport." Julia Child (1912-2004)
MF1 - DINNER WITH A FRENCH FAMILY - $146 per person
Meet Parisian people in their home, share a private dinner (4-course-meal) and discover the true French lifestyle in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere: English-speaking Parisians willing to share their insights and cultural background with international guests. The family hosts are selected for their enthusiasm, language skills and warm welcome.
MF2 - COOKING CLASSES - $173 per person
Chefs Marthe and Véronique are professional cooking teachers who offer classes in their family home in central Paris. They both teach near St-Germain-des-Près area on the left bank - 3-hour-cooking class: entree, main dish and dessert.
Includes: apron, cooking utensils, ingredients provided & meal prepared in class A glass of wine is offered to accompany the meal tasting. Tea or coffee.
Daily except Sunday from 10:45 to 13:45 in English or French
MF3 - MARKET VISIT & COOKING CLASS - $231 per person
Market visit and shopping with the Chef just before starting the cooking class same as above
Daily except Sunday from 9:15 to 13:15
MF4 - DESSERT OR CHOCOLATE CLASS - $139 per person
3 different specialties prepared in the session for those with a sweet tooth.
Daily except Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00 - 2 people minimum
MF5 - MACAROON CLASS - $173 per person
2 different flavours of French macaroons prepared during the session.
Daily except Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00 - 2 people minimum
RP - L’ECLUSE FOIE GRAS TASTING:
Discover the specialty of the house l'Ecluse; a Foie gras half-cooked in Loupiac wine. This kept secret recipe, that has brought success to the house, will treat the tastebuds of the gourmet. Tasting of a half-cooked in Loupiac wine Foie gras, served with a glass of Château de Massac 2007.
$43 per person
Time-Slot: Available from 11.00 to 13..00 everyday of the week
Gourmet walking tours
"The gentle art of gastronomy is a friendly one. It hurdles the language barrier, makes friends among civilized people, and warms the heart." Samuel Chamberlain (1829-1908)
MF6 - SAINT-GERMAIN PASTRY & CHOCOLATE TOUR - $139 per person
At Saint-Germain-des-Près, the fashion district par excellence, discover all the trends for sweets created by exceptional craftsmen, who have been widely celebrated in the whole gastronomical press: «Best chocolate maker in France», «a Bocuse of bakery», «the Picasso of chocolate makers», «a magician of the ganache». The chef confectioners and chocolate makers vie with each other in talent, and the windows in refinement and elegance, for the greatest joy of the eyes and of the palate. We taste the specialities of the visited shops, in particular 3 pastries, 5 chocolates and several sorts of bread.
Duration: 3 hours
From Monday to Friday, from 14:00 to 17:00 – Saturday from 13:00 to 16:00
MF7 - MARAIS PASTRY & CHOCOLATE TOUR - $139 per person
Le Marais, a historic and central district of Paris, has as many architectural treasures as delicious foodie’s addresses. We invite you to discover the heart of the Jewish Marais with its culinary specialties, one of the best bakeries in Paris near Place des Vosges, a shop with a thousand and one spices, a typical neighbourhood bar, a pastry-shop trained by Pierre Gagnaire, a coffee shop held by a coffee champion, a store of absinthe and a chocolate shop like no other, a franco-russian tea store, the best ice cream maker in Paris... Be guided by your taste buds and visit places filled with a good chocolate aroma, the smell of coffee, the aroma of spices ... You will awake your palate, taste sweet treats and hear mouth-watering stories ! An original way to discover a district at the forefront of new trends.
Duration: 3 hours
From Tuesday to Sunday, from 14:00 to 17:00
MF8 - PURE CHOCOLATE TOUR - $93 per person
Chocolate lovers, you are invited on Paris right bank to discover everything about savoury French chocolate. You learn about exceptional cocoa varieties, original combinations of flavours, and taste the best specialties of the most famous chocolate-makers. In this 2-hour-tour, we visit the shops of 5 chocolate-makers, while we wander in the old streets of the shopping district between Concorde, le Louvre and Opéra and see the magnificent monuments. You will be guided with commentaries on the quality of the products, the chocolate-making techniques, and the main specialties and style of each chocolate-maker. Tasting is included.
Duration: 2 hours
From Tuesday to Saturday from 14:30 to 16:30 - 2 people minimum
MF9 - PARIS GOURMET TOUR - $139 per person
We walk as real Parisians through the medieval part of the Latin Quarter, a familial neighbourhood famous for the high quality and large choice of food produce. Our tour brings us through a market, then in a cheese shop, at several bakers’ and patisseries, and finally in a regional speciality shop. A walk rich in tastes and flavours, with a focus on family cuisine, with tastings stops, to introduce you to the French gourmandise. The visit includes a tasting of foie gras, wine, cheese and bread.
Duration: 3 hours
From Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:00 to 12:00
MF10 - MONTMARTRE LOCAL GASTRONOMY TOUR - $139 per person
Montmartre village, so famous for its bohemian life, has kept its soul beyond the legend. We walk through the small streets off the beaten track of that mythical neighbourhood to taste local produce with a traditional and artisanal character. We start our climb of the hill with a pastry-shop specialising in fine tarts. On Lepic and Abbesses streets, we visit a fishmonger, a charcutier, a butcher, a baker and a fresh food merchant. We finish in front of Clos Montmartre winery, last trace of an agricultural past. During the tour, we will taste charcuterie, bread, wine and pastries.
Duration: 3 hours
Every Saturday from 14:30 to 17:30
MF11 - BEHIND-THE-SCENE BAKERY TOUR - $31 per person
Meet a Parisian baker and discover the secrets of bread-making. He will explain to you the recipe of the baguette, you will see the kneading-machine, the oven, and you will attend a demonstration. A tasting is included, as well as a baguette and a croissant to take away.
Duration: from 45 minutes to 1 hour
Every Wednesday and Friday up to 15 people
MF12 - WINE & CHOCOLATE TASTING - $108 per person
Choose this mouth-watering Wine and Chocolate tasting tour and spend a delicious afternoon in a relaxed atmosphere. Beyond the classic mix chocolate with sweet wines, you will have fun experimenting a variety of combinations. Myriam, our wine expert, will give you the know-how on what makes taste variations in wine and chocolate. You will train your palate and are encouraged to develop your taste, and to find the best mix to your taste. 4 wines and 2 chocolates are included, handpicked products
Duration: 2 hours
From Monday to Friday from 16:30 to 18:30 - 2 people minimum
To Book or Enquire
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