Paris has long held a reputation for being a European food hotspot.
From its bustling street markets to its no-frills brasseries and houses of five-star haute cuisine, the City of Lights truly has everything.
How does a traveler possibly fit in all the French food they want to eat into one trip all the while avoiding the tourist traps? Enter the culinary food tour.
Well on their way to achieving "must-do" status in many European cities, food tours are a great introduction to local food. They show you where to find it, how to order it and most importantly, how to eat it.
Paris is no exception, boasting a wide range of food tours that cover the length and breadth of the city.
Here are some of the most tantalizingly diverse tours you can experience throughout Paris on your next trip:
Chocolate, Patisserie and Macaron Tour (Original Food Tours)
First things first: You can't visit Paris without sampling some delicious cakes and pastries. In fact, it might be a city ordinance.
This small group tour takes you around the picturesque Saint Germain neighborhood, which is well-known for its fine chocolatiers. Along the way, you make stops at up to 10 chocolate shops and bakeries, tasting chocolate and pastries and even indulging in an afternoon tea. You'll also learn about the chocolate-making process.
Taste of the Left Bank(Paris by Mouth)
While many Parisian food tours take visitors around Le Marais district, this one focuses on the Latin Quarter and Saint Germain.
You get to sample delights such as terrines, baguettes, artisanal cheese, chocolate, pastry, charcuterie and even wine, making this a great all-rounder for those looking for a full introduction to French cuisine.
Beer vs. Wine: Bastille Bites Tour(Urban Adventures)
This tour traverses the historic Bastille neighborhood of Paris, stopping at iconic wine bars, brasseries and bistros along the way.
You will learn about the history of wine-making in France, as well as the ever-popular trend toward craft beers. In addition to sampling beer and wine at several bars, you can also discover the best French food pairings to eat with them.
Expect to nibble on cheese, smoked hams and even snails, which we are told taste much better than they look.
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Aperitif Tour(Culinary Tours of Paris)
If you thought the notion of "aperitif" was an Italian concept, think again. The word is French in origin and, on this tour, you'll find out that Parisians are just as passionate about this ritual.
Taking you through the 9th and 18th arrondissements of the city, you will make stops at three different bars, sampling wines from all over France, as well as learning about natural and biodynamic wines.
You'll also get to nibble on some charcuterie platters while you get to know your fellow foodie tourists.
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Versailles History and Food Tour(La Cuisine Paris)
This tour may not technically lead you around Paris proper, but it does involve many tourists' most popular day trip destination: The Palace of Versailles.
The day includes a walk around King Louis XIV's 17th-century garden-just off the grounds of the famous palace-to learn how the food that was grown there shaped what became of French cuisine as we know it today.
You then move on to Versailles Market, learning about French aperitif and cheese. Finally, you head to a local restaurant for a four-course meal with wine.
Entry to the Versailles is also included in the cost of this tour, making it the ideal choice for both history buffs and foodies alike.
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