Food and wine are as integral to French culture as history or art. For me, a culinary tour is the best way to “breathe” the city through your mouth. Let’s embark on a journey of flavors from the boulangerie that exudes the intoxicating scent of butter to the patisserie that displays edible works of art.
The tours I’ve put together for you here are what I call “Jaw-Shaking Tours.” They include visits to lively markets, old French cheese shops , and encounters with local producers. It’s not just physical satiety, but a deep understanding of Parisian DNA.
Culinary tours in Hebrew in Paris
There's nothing like discovering the secrets of Paris in our own language, with guides who live the city and know every hidden corner.
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Private tour with Ran Vardi
René is undoubtedly the authority on French cuisine. His boutique tour will give you access to the highest quality shops that only experts know about.
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Ran Vardi's recommendation kit
Prefer to wander alone? Ran's app brings together all the “mecca” of sweets and pastries in Paris for you. Saves you valuable time and unnecessary searches.
Culinary tours in English
If Verne is not available, you can find a long list of English tours in Paris. Here are some such tours and workshops that I have collected for you with tweezers:
Food Tours in Marais
The Marais district is the beating heart of Paris' diverse culinary scene. Everything happens here, from the famous falafel to the trendiest patisseries.
Food Tours in Montmartre
On the highest hill in Paris, food is always accompanied by stories of artists and breathtaking views. The culinary tour I recommend the most is with PJ, one of the most colorful people I’ve ever met in Paris, a combination of a chef, a culinary guide and… a former soldier in the French army who trained with the IDF and loves us very much. So if he’s available, take him without any second thought. To check availability and reserve a place.
If PJ is not available, then here are some other not-so-bad options:
Saint-Germain: The Chocolate Capital
The Saint-Germain district is where the intellectual aristocracy meets the world's best chocolatiers. Here are some recommended food tours:
Cooking workshops and gourmet experiences
Want to discover the secrets behind the perfect croissant or colorful macaron? This is the place to get your hands dirty in flour.
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Macaron Workshop in Lafayette
Learn to make the famous French cookie in the heart of the luxurious Galeries Lafayette department store. A fun and sweet experience.
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The restaurant bus – Bus Toqué
An extraordinary romantic experience: a 5-course gourmet meal while traveling between all the magnificent sites of Paris.
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Dinner cruise
A cruise on the Seine River on the “Blue Diamond.” A good meal, live music, and the twinkling lights of Paris.
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EatWith – Home-cooked meal
Tired of restaurants? Book a place for a home-cooked meal with a local or Parisian chef. An intimate and exciting experience.
Wine Tours Outside Paris
Get out of the city for a day to discover the place where the most famous bubbles in the world come from.
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Day trip to the Champagne region
A visit to the historic wineries, a tour of the vineyards and a tasting of real champagne straight from the source. A day of sensory intoxication.
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Mont Saint Michel and cider
A day trip to a magnificent abbey in Normandy that includes a stop for a tasting of authentic local cider. A combination of history and taste.
Excellent and helpful article.
Great post. But an important question, because it wasn't clear to me from reading, and I didn't go to the links right now. What language are the tours in? I admit that I prefer tours in Hebrew. To date, I have done such, the big cities I've been to (not all of them culinary). The guide always lived in the same city, understood the language and was therefore very reliable and knowledgeable. For example, I don't know French, but I understand English, so it's important to know if the tours are at least in English, and I think it's important to specify the language. From personal experience, I took a culinary tour with one of the well-known guides, which was very expensive but wonderful. Sometimes the experience is worth the money 🙂 But, of course, I would love to experience additional, less expensive tours.
Hi Zippy.
All the tours I've written about are in English. I only know of one culinary tour in Hebrew, and whoever does it doesn't need my advertising. These tours (or at least the tour I did) are often significantly cheaper and the experience they provide is just as good (maybe even better sometimes, because the people who run these tours are often people from the French food industry).
Thank you, you answered me. And you noticed that I didn't mention names either, and that was on purpose. I certainly respect what you wrote. I'm not comparing the tours, if that's what you understood. For example, I always prefer tours in Hebrew, wherever possible. Sometimes I'm also willing to pay more because of the language, it's just easier for me to pay attention to different things that way. This is of course very personal.
Zvi, may you be blessed for your honesty and good information!!!
Thank you very much for the information. Could you please provide me with a little more detail so that I can pass this on to the company that gave me the coupon?
Hi Zvi,
Thank you.
I just tried to order through the secret food tours website, and only at the billing stage does a booking fee of 11 or so euros appear. Do you know of a way to order without the fee? Maybe by phone or something like that?
Thanks,
Unfortunately, there is a commission on every order (through me or not).
Hello Zvi,
I'm going to Paris in early June with my grandson, who is 13. He loves and knows how to cook and I'm looking for a tour or workshop for him. What do you recommend? I'd love to know!
Thanks and happy holiday,
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I signed up for your newsletter…I received a recommendation for you from Atalia, an Israeli chef.
Hi Judith.
I think all the tours and workshops are great. I would show him the culinary tours page and let him choose what suits him best.
Best regards,
deer
Hi
It's simply charming how each time you provide your loyal readers with more and more tips, information, links, and reading experiences about Paris and the fascinating places to visit that the city and region have to offer.
Really well done…
Thank you for your investment and perseverance!!
Alon Tal
Hi Alon.
Thank you very much for the support 🙂
deer
Hi Zvi,
I'm vegan and I come to Paris a lot. Can you recommend some good vegan restaurants?
A perfect, comprehensive site with great options for a fun time in Paris. A huge investment and love for Paris is evident.
Following the interesting articles.
Well done.
Thank you very much 🙂
Hey deer
Do you know of any kosher baking/cooking workshops in Paris?
Thanks!
Unfortunately not.
Hi Zvi,
The coupon does not work – it appears invalid.
It's about a food tour through your link, to a secret food tour, in Montmartre...
Thank you very much. I will talk to them.
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The site is lovely.
Hello Hila,
All you have to do is subscribe to my newsletter and every week you will receive an email from me with articles from the site.
Best regards,
deer
Hello Zvi,
Your website is simply a delight!
The article is detailed and insightful, thank you very much.
Thank you very much 🙂
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Thank you very much 🙂