Paris Food Tour in the Morning: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate
Description
Discover what many consider the best croissant in Paris on our exclusive breakfast tour through the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. Inspired by Chef Joshua Weissman‘s culinary adventure, this tour explores the historic Palais Royal and Rue Montorgueil areas, showcasing some of the finest baguette, cheese and chocolate Paris has to offer. Discover the art of the perfect croissant as you participate in a mini best croissant competition, tasting and judging three exceptional pastries from Paris’ most celebrated bakeries. From the innovative creations of patisserie L’Eclair de Genie to the traditional craftsmanship of Jeffrey Cagnes, you’ll explore the evolution of French breakfast culture through its most iconic foods: buttery croissants, artisan chocolates, decadent cheeses, exceptional teas, and more.
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Just steps from the birthplace of croissants, this modern café near Palais Royal offers Viennese coffee or hot chocolate with whipped cream, paired with a homemade waffle tasting.
Stroll through a beautiful public park bordered by elegant arcades. Admire the Courtyard of Honor with Buren’s striped columns, fountains with polished metal spheres, and soak in the historic royal ambiance.
At La Manufacture de Chocolat, a unique bean-to-bar chocolatier, every step of chocolate-making is done in-house using vintage machines and traditional methods. It's a must-visit for chocolate lovers, where you'll try a chocolate praline cookie.
Built in 1823, it offers a range of high-end boutiques, tea rooms, delicatessens, antique bookshops, and renowned restaurants, making it a perfect blend of shopping and history.
Enjoy quiche loraine at this classic Parisian bakery. It's a charming example of traditional Parisian style and atmosphere.
Experience a tea tasting at Dammann Frères, France’s oldest tea company, known for their exceptional teas. The company has passed its passion and expertise through generations.
Savor a chocolate cream-filled croissant at L’Éclair de Génie, created by renowned pastry chef Christophe Adam. Known for reinventing the classic éclair, Adam has also transformed the traditional croissant into a high-end pastry.
Known for its buttery croissants and innovative seasonal pastries, this bakery combines ancestral techniques with fresh, modern flavors. We’ll enjoy a croissant and a traditional baguette.
Visit a Parisian cheese shop dedicated to working directly with producers, supporting Slow Food and organic practices. Enjoy a tasting of salted butter, three types of cheese and fruit jelly, paired with bread from Terroirs d’Avenir.
Manufacture Plaq, one of only two bean-to-bar chocolate shops in central Paris, crafts exceptional chocolate using Maya Mountain cocoa beans from Belize. Here you'll have hot chocolate with the 2 croissants.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
- Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
- Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
- Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Reviews(695)
Our Paris food tour of croissants, chocolate, and baguettes was incredible! Harriet was a phenomenal guide and taught us so much about the city, its history, and its uniqueness with breads and pastries. We also got to try some cheeses, butter, and quiche. We ate SO much and are glad we did this as a meal. Everything was incredibly delicious! Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you enjoyed such a delicious morning exploring Paris, from the fresh pastries and breads to the cheeses, butter, and quiche. It's great to hear Harriett's stories and local knowledge made the experience even more memorable. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour someday!
I received this as a Valentine's gift from my wife in advance of our 25th anniversary trip to Paris and it was THE best Valentine's gift I may ever receive. It was our first time in Paris and we learned so many things that made the rest of our trip even more enjoyable. The food was, of course, amazing. The group size was really perfect, just 8 of us. Our guide, Lucia, was instantly likable; learned everyone's names; worked with any special needs of people in our group. Honestly, I can't recommend this enough. It influenced how we ate and navigated Paris for the remainder of our trip, so I would go early on in your stay, if possible- but it might also be a nice way to end your vacation. Thank you, Lucia. Peace and All Good.
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! We're honored to have been part of such a special anniversary trip, and we're delighted to hear the Morning in Paris breakfast tour helped shape the rest of your time in Paris. It's great to know you enjoyed the food, the small group experience, and exploring the city with Lucia. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour for another special occasion someday!
Lilly was extraordinary! She was incredibly patient with the kids and kept them engaged the entire time by asking thoughtful questions and making the experience fun and interactive. You could tell she genuinely loves what she does, and her enthusiasm made the tour enjoyable for both the children and the adults. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your sweet review! We're happy to hear you and your family enjoyed our Morning in Paris Breakfast Tour with Lilly and we're so glad the experience was memorable for both the kids and the adults. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure in Paris!
I don’t know why we got croissants at the eclair place and more croissants at a special place. I wanted an eclair. There was more history than I needed. A lot of sweets. Would have preferred more cheese
We're sorry to hear the tour wasn't entirely to your liking. Our tours are designed to offer a variety of flavors and tastings, including unique pastry chef specialties such as the croissant éclair, which is quite different from a traditional all-butter croissant. We also believe that sharing the rich history of Paris is an important part of the experience, alongside a mix of sweet and savory tastings. We hope you were still able to enjoy the tour overall!
Erica was a great guide, giving us not only tastings of Viennese coffee, French waffles, croissants, quiche Lorraine, cheese, baguettes and chocolate, but also tidbits of history and current culture in the city. A great way to spend a morning in Paris! Highly recommended
Thank you Bonnie for sharing your positive review! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Morning in Paris breakfast tour, including all the delicious Parisian foods and information about the city and culture of Paris! We welcome you to join us again some day on another Eating Europe food tour!
Lucia was fabulous! She was informative and very pleasant.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed our Morning in Paris breakfast tour and that Lucia's friendly, informative approach made your morning even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour soon!
Great time and we are actually full at the end!!!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Paris with our local guide and that you left happy and full after tasting so many delicious local specialties. We hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour soon!
Enjoyed an amazing stroll with delicious treats ! Our guide Salma was fantastic! Learned French history as well highly recommend! Thank you!
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you enjoyed discovering Paris with Salma and that you loved the delicious breakfast treats along with the French history lesson! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour soon!
We had an incredible time with Eating Europe, as always! This was our seventh Eating Europe tour (second in Paris) and we were thoroughly impressed! Lucia was an amazing guide, and the breakfast pastries, quiches and chocolate were outstanding. The Eating Europe Tours always do a great job showing you places you never would discover on your own, and they will lead you to neighborhoods you want to explore more! Can’t recommend highly enough…
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed exploring the 1st and 2nd arrondissements with Lucia and that the pastries, quiches, and chocolate were such a hit. It's wonderful to know we helped you discover new places and neighborhoods to keep exploring. We hope to welcome you back on another Eating Europe tour soon!
Our Paris breakfast food tour with Lucia was one of the highlights of our trip! She was so friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire morning feel relaxed and fun. We loved learning about the history of the neighborhoods while stopping to try delicious pastries, breads, cheeses, coffee, and other local specialties. Lucia’s passion for Paris really shines through, and she shared so many great recommendations for places to visit and eat after the tour. Everything was well organized, and the food was incredible. If you’re visiting Paris, I highly recommend booking this tour and, if you can, requesting Lucia. She made the experience unforgettable!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're happy to hear the Morning in Paris breakfast tour was one of the highlights of your trip and that you enjoyed discovering the neighborhood's history, pastries and cheese, and Lucia's recommendations! We hope to welcome you back for another Eating Europe tour on your next visit!
