Saint-Germain Flavors Sweet & Savory Food Tasting Tour
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Left Bank In the romantic setting of Saint-Germain des Prés, follow your food-expert local guide, and enjoy 3 full hours of fun, tasting and surprises, in the maze of one of the oldest and most elegant areas of Paris. Not only the 6th arrondissement is the most famous chocolatiers district in the world, but it is also a place marked by art and History, where several talented food artisans have decided to open their intimate and lovely stores. • From the oldest Abbey of Paris to the biggest church of the capital, you’ll enjoy the unique beauty and flavors of Saint-Germain des Prés • You’ll have 8 to 10 stops, both sweet and savory • Small groups tours ensure you the best experience you can get! • Chocolate, pastries, cheese, cured meats and wine on the menu… • During the tour, you will have the opportunity to meet some of the most passionate and gifted food artisans of the capital.
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In front of the 5th century Saint-Germain des Prés Abbey, from the very beginning of the tour, you’ll feel in the shoes of a real Parisian. A few meters away from the legendary Café de Flore and Les Deux Magots, you’ll meet your passionate and cheerful tour guide, who will be delighted to share with you a bunch of anecdotes about Paris and also some of the best addresses to shop the best fresh and unique food specialties. Among the several shops you’ll discover, you’ll probably be stunned by one of the most original butchers of the capital. The latter also happens to be one of the most talented of the country… His cured meat specialties will please your taste buds as it pleases more than one Michelin starred restaurants in France and all over the world! As you will wander around the most elegant and refined areas of the City of Lights, you ‘ll certainly not miss the delicious chocolate candies, filled with exquisite and creative ganaches or crunchy pralines neither than the original and colorful collection of pastries displayed in the window shops along the way. Get ready for some fun and generous tastings, paced by the sight of authentic streets and buildings, such as this 17th century arcade pathway, full of old and picturesque little stores. Not too far from the University of La Sorbonne and the wonders of the Luxembourg Garden, your tour guide will take you to the temple of cheeses. In a very intimate and unsuspected little shop, you’ll have plenty of time to buy some exquisite souvenirs from our regions, while admiring huge wheels of cheeses coming directly from the Alpes Mountains. What is more pleasant than sipping a glass of french wine with a selection of tasty cheeses? As you'll be in the most famous chocolatiers area in the world, the chocolate and its making won't have any secret for you anymore! Tasting some Meilleur Ouvrier de France's chocolate candy, learning about the "bean to bar" concept, and being able to distinguish a fresh cocoa bean from a roasted one, is also on the program. The Flavors of Saint germain des Prés - Sweet and Savory, let yourself go off the beaten path, to get a unique feeling of what is to be a real Parisian. Through the best chocolates, cured meats, pastries, caramels and wine, your tour guide along with the best food artisans will share their passion and knowledge with you, so you'll have an unforgettable souvenir of your stay in Paris!
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompany by an adult
- May be operated by a multilingual guide
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A moderate amount of walking is involved
- Comfortable shoes and a raincoat are recommended
Reviews(39)
Catherine’s tour was lovely. She was a fantastic guide both knowledgeable about the food but also the history and architecture. Mercy beaucoup Catherine!
Bernice & Stephan were very kind to our family on one of the hottest days in Paris. Stephan graciously adapted our tour “on the fly” to accommodate our dehydrated 12 year old and made quick and efficient changes to our schedule so that we wouldn’t get too overheated; you could tell he was a parent! We really appreciated their flexibility, knowledge and care.
Excellent tour with lots of different tastings, fun walk around San Germain. Take the tour on the first days of your trip to get to know the neighborhood.
Really enjoyed this. Learned some culinary history while visiting and tasting at everything from cheese and wine to crafted chocolates, jam and macaroons. Our guide Forine was great. Friendly and cheerful with great knowledge of the local foods and insights into some of St. Germain’s best. Highly recommend!
Catherine was amazing. She took us to so many different places and was very informative yet fun. Food tastings were delicious. Great way to get around and get your bearings. I would definitely do this at the start of your trip. Be aware - the meeting place is across the street from the church at the black doors next to Louis Vuitton
We enjoyed walking through the neighborhoods and eating all of the different chocolates, pastries, bread, cheeses, and wine. As feedback, I’d suggest starting with the baguette and cheeses. I came to the event hungry and found myself wanting to eat, but we only had candies for the first half of the tour. Also, the tour was longer than we had hoped. Combing stories with eating could save time.
This was booked for a Sunday afternoon but most of the places we were meant to be taken to were closed. The guide said he would feed that back but it was a little late for us. It was a very disappointing tour. I wrote to complain but heard nothing back. I have been on other tours and they have been very good. Just be aware, do not book on a Sunday, however they should not be made available either.
Dear Yvette, we are sorry that you was unlucky that day. Yes several shops were closed that very Sunday, which was exceptional. It is not the case for most of the rest of the year.
The guide was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. The pace of the tour was slow and our guide gave us a lot of history of buildings we passed in between tastings. A suggestion to add more detail to the meeting spot as I had trouble finding it.(I was in the correct spot but didn't know) I rang the company to verify it. The foods we tasted were fantastic, both sweet amd savoury.
Hugo was an amazing guide. The laces he took us to were so delicious. We will definitely recommend the tour and especially Hugo to friends visiting Paris.
We take food tours for the food and the company. On this tour my husband and I were the only participants and would have canceled had we known. In fact, I’m surprised the company didn’t cancel the tour. Our guide was good, but the food experience was very chintzy…a few pastries spread across the area, a few small tastings that I could have received if I walked in from the street, and the last stop a “meal” that was a cheese platter. Compared to other food tours, I would not recommend this poor showing from a city famous for its food.
Dear customer, we are surprised that you complain about being the only clients that day on the tour... you was blessed to have the guide for yourself ! We put forward the importance of maintaining the tour for anybody who booked a tour with us. You should know that a private tour with us for the same circuit is the double price of what you paid, and we receive every day bookings for private tours... Last, you trust that you could have done the tour by yourself, we are happy to read that you master our French streets and specialities as much as a local and experienced guide.
