Savor Paris through its cuisine on this exclusive gastronomic tour. Visit the city's best markets with a private chef, dine at legendary Michelin-starred restaurants, take a hands-on pastry masterclass, and explore Champagne vineyards on a private day trip. Perfect for food lovers who want to experience Paris beyond the typical tourist trail.
Five Days of Culinary Paris
Day 1: Markets & Bistro Culture — Begin with a walking tour of the Marché d'Aligre, one of Paris's oldest and most authentic food markets. Your private chef-guide shows you how to select the perfect fromage, identify seasonal produce, and haggle like a Parisian. Lunch at a quintessential zinc-counter bistro in the 11th arrondissement — steak frites, a glass of Côtes du Rhône, and people-watching at its finest. Evening: a private wine tasting at a hidden cave à vin in the Latin Quarter, sampling natural wines from small French producers.
Day 2: Pastry Masterclass & Haute Cuisine — Spend the morning in the kitchen of a renowned pâtisserie, learning to make croissants and tarte tatin from scratch. It's harder than it looks — laminating croissant dough requires a patience that the French have perfected over centuries. Afternoon free to explore Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Dinner: your first Michelin experience — a tasting menu at a two-starred restaurant where every course is a work of art.
Day 3: Champagne Day Trip — A private driver takes you through the rolling vineyards of Champagne, just 90 minutes from Paris. Visit a prestigious maison for a cellar tour and tasting, then lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Épernay overlooking the Avenue de Champagne — the most expensive street in the world, per square meter, thanks to the millions of bottles aging in cellars beneath it. Return with a case of your favorites.
Day 4: Fromage, Chocolate & Hidden Paris — A private fromagerie tour through three of Paris's best cheese shops, tasting aged Comté, creamy Brie de Meaux, and pungent Roquefort paired with wines selected by an affineur. Afternoon: a chocolate walking tour through the Marais, visiting artisanal chocolatiers whose bonbons rival any in Belgium. Evening: a private dinner cooked in your apartment by a chef who sources everything from the morning's market.
Day 5: Le Grand Finale — A leisurely final morning at a neighborhood café — the kind with checkered tablecloths, strong espresso, and buttery tartines. Pick up macarons from Pierre Hermé as edible souvenirs. Departure with a curated recipe booklet from your chef-guide so you can recreate your favorite dishes at home.
What's Included
- 4 nights in a luxury boutique hotel in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Private chef-guide for all culinary experiences
- Pastry masterclass in a professional pâtisserie
- Two Michelin-starred dinners and one private chef dinner
- Champagne region day trip with private driver and tastings
- Fromagerie tour, chocolate walking tour, and wine tasting
- Recipe booklet and gourmet gift package
- All market visits, entrance fees, and gratuities
Why Choose This Tour
Paris is the birthplace of modern gastronomy, and food here isn't just sustenance — it's philosophy, art, and social ritual. This tour goes far beyond restaurant reservations. You'll knead dough alongside pastry chefs, taste cheese aged in underground caves, and drink Champagne where it's made. Our local connections mean tables at restaurants that are booked months ahead and access to artisans who rarely open their doors to visitors. If food is your love language, this is your trip.