Flavors of Paris Original Tour
Description
Stroll through the neighborhood of Saint Germain and visit local shops, markets and restaurants sampling the finest in French fare, from the simplest crisp-crusted baguettes and velvety chocolates to exquisite olive oils, and other seasonal surprises. And not to mention memorable variations on the age-old theme of great wine and fabulous cheeses. We’ll fascinate and delight you with what you’re tasting, as we share wonderful stories about the local cuisine and lively historical anecdotes about the quarter’s restaurants and cafés. (When you’re done, consider yourself a “Germanopratin”, or an honorary native of Saint-Germain.)
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Itinerary
Wander down little neighbourhood streets and explore "off the eaten path" pleasures with your guide. Along the way, you will learn the history and hear interesting anecdotes about the neighbourhood. Your first stop will be at a local bakery to enjoy a coffee with some delectable baked treats. From there you will visit fine French food shops, a renowned chocolate shop, and a covered farmers market. You will meet the vendors and indulge in tastings prepared specially for you. And don't forget the wine! Please note that tastings vary according to specialities of the season.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(36)
This is a great tour, interesting and fun, you learn things, you see things and you eat things!!! ( my favorite part😋) Lisa, the tour guide and owner is so nice, funny and great with giving information in an easy, interesting manner. I think the best thing I can say about this tour, and Lisa, is that I have been to Paris six times now since 2013 and I have done this tour every time. And have never been disappointed once. Lisa mixes things up, makes different stops all while keeping the experience wonderful. I have brought along over a dozen friends thru the years on this tour and everyone has enjoyed it so much. I consider this tour an absolute must when I visit Paris, I highly recommend it. Merci beaucoup Lisa
We had a great time, visited many excellent food venues and learned many interesting food related things about Paris and Parisian customs. We also sampled many tasty things. Lisa was a wonderful tour guide and very friendly and engaging. Would highly recommend this tour to others.
Merci for taking the time to share such a positive review of your recent tour! We are delighted to hear that you had a great time exploring excellent food venues and learning about Parisian customs. We strive to offer more than just a tasting; we want our guests to leave with a deeper appreciation for the culture and stories behind the food, so your comments about the interesting insights and tasty samples are music to our ears! Thank you for highly recommending us to others. We look forward to welcoming you back for another gastronomic adventure in Paris soon. Sincrely, Lisa
I highly recommend this tour. The wine was delicious, Dominic was our tour guide, and he kept us engaged and was super fun to talk to. The cheese was so yummy, and he let us get as much as we wanted because we were hungry. The cafe he took us to was a great vibe in a perfect neighborhood.
Merci so much for your enthusiastic recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time on the tour with Dominic. It is wonderful to know that his engaging and fun personality made the experience so enjoyable for you. We are especially glad that you loved the wine and cheese selections, and that Dominic ensured you had plenty to satisfy your hunger. Finding cafes with the perfect vibe in great neighbourhoods is exactly what we aim for, so your feedback means a lot to us. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to Dominic; he will be delighted to know he made your visit so memorable. Thank you for choosing Flavors of Paris, and we hope to welcome you back for another tasty adventure soon. Sincerely, Lisa
The original flavors of the Paris tour were one of a kind. It was very immersive, and we got to try many things, including oils, jams, wine, cheese, and more. Lisa took us to places I would not have found on my own. The places we went to all felt very warm and welcoming.
Thank you for your glowing review of our original Paris food tour! We are delighted to hear that you found the experience one-of-a-kind and truly immersive. It is wonderful to know that you were warmly welcomed at all the stops. And that you discovered a diverse range of local flavours. Our goal is always to take guests beyond the obvious and into the heart of the neighbourhood, so your feedback confirms that we are succeeding in creating those authentic connections. We hope to have the pleasure of guiding you on another culinary journey in the future. Sincerely, Lisa
I had such a lovely time on the walking food tour of Le Marais in Paris this past Sunday. Our tour guide, Frances, took us to places around the neighborhood that I certainly would not have come across on my own. We got to taste a variety of foods, from fresh figs to arguably one of the best croque monsieurs you can get in Paris. Not only was the food incredible, but learning about the history of Le Marais made the experience even more enjoyable. We passed beautiful architecture, street performers, and amazing sites of Paris. The tour felt very personal and authentic, and I loved getting to visit more niche spots rather than just the typical tourist locations. I highly recommend booking a tour with Flavors of Paris if you're planning a visit and are looking for a niche, educational, and delicious experience.
Merci very much for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of your recent walking food tour in Le Marais. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a lovely experience with us. It is fantastic to know that Frances made the tour feel personal and authentic for you. We agree that exploring the beautiful architecture and street life of Le Marais away from the typical tourist paths makes for a truly memorable visit. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Frances; she will be delighted to know she contributed to making your trip so enjoyable. Thanks again for recommending Flavors of Paris, and we hope to welcome you back on another culinary adventure soon. Sincerely, Lisa
Our food tour in Paris with Lisa was absolutely wonderful. With only four of us, it felt very intimate and personal — more like exploring the city with a friend than a formal tour. Lisa guided us through incredible tastes and stories, and by the end we weren’t just well‑fed, we were fast friends. Highly recommend this experience if you want a warm, authentic, and delicious way to discover Paris.
Merci so very much from the bottom of my heart for your incredibly kind words about your food tour experience in Saint-Germain. I am so happy that the intimate setting resonated with you. At Flavors of Paris we love to hear that our tours feel less like a "formal tour" and more like an authentic, delicious adventure shared with friends. It was genuinely a joy to spend the afternoon with you, sharing the best tastes and stories of the neighbourhood. Sincerely, Lisa
We had a wonderful relaxing time exploring the St Germain district with Lisa, where we enjoyed pastries, jams, olives, cheese, wine and macarons. Lisa shared her knowledge on the history of Paris and St Germain and introduced us to some of the local business owners. We would recommend this tour!
Merci so much for your kind words and for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful and relaxing time exploring the charming St Germain district with Flavors of Paris. It sounds like you truly savoured the best of Parisian delights. We take great pride in sharing her knowledge of Paris' rich history and connecting guests with the incredible local artisans and business owners that make St Germain so special. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we’re so glad we could be a part of your Parisian adventure. Sincerely, Lisa
Amazing tour!! Lisa was so sweet and personable. She guided me through the best food spots in Paris. Thank you Lisa for a wonderful afternoon.
What a treat to read your kind words! It was such a pleasure guiding you through some of our favourite food spots in the Latin Quarter. I loved sharing stories about Saint Germain, French culture, and those delicious treasures with you. I truly enjoyed meeting you!
Lisa did a great job of showing me a variety of culinary dishes, sweet and savory on my tasting tour of Saint Germaine. I had been in Paris several times but never tried some of the amazing regional fromages and patisseries! Merci for showing me a little history of the area and the fun conversation.
Bonjour and merci very much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on your Saint Germain food tour. It's truly a pleasure to know that even as a repeat visitor to Paris, you discovered new culinary delights and regional specialties with us. That's exactly what we aim for. We want to take our clients beyond the typical tourist path and introduce them to the authentic flavours and history that make Paris so special. We hope to see you on another one of our tours in the future! Sincerely Lisa
Extremely under whelming. For the amount of money we paid per person ( there were 6 of us) 2 of the stops were at places that offered free samples. The first stop was at a bakery that did not cater to a group of 6 ppl for coffee. Had subpar croissants. Extremely disappointing . My first and probably my last food tour.
Bonjour, I'm truly sorry to hear that you had such a disappointing experience. We pride ourselves on offering enjoyable and high-quality food tours, and it's concerning to read about the issues you encountered, particularly with the bakery stop and the perception of the free samples. We take all feedback seriously as it helps us to continually improve. I've checked our recent bookings for a group of six, but I haven't been able to find your specific reservation. To help us investigate this thoroughly and understand what happened, could you please reach out to us directly through our website at Flavors of Paris with your booking name or the date of your tour? We'd genuinely appreciate the chance to learn more about your experience. Sincerely, Lisa
