Baguette to Bistro, Culinary Traditions of Paris Walking Tour

10-Second Takeaway

• Meet and interact with the specialty food shop owners and discover their secret ingredients that make their dishes world famous

• This two and half hour tour will take you through the making of the various French culinary traditions

• Experience the vibrant displays of beautifully presented food and taste your favorites too

• If you are a food-lover in Paris, grab this opportunity to build an excellent foundation in the cornerstones of French gastronomy

Your Tour

• The French culinary traditions have since time immemorial attracted food lovers from around the world. If you are in Paris and want to have a detailed look at the wide-spread of the delicacies and to know the details behind their phenomenal taste, then this is the tour you should not miss.

• During this two and half hour walk, you will stride along on the charming streets of St.-Germain-des-Pres. The group shall be headed by a professional French chef or a food writer to help you identify the specialty of this cuisine.

• Starting from the fresh baked bread and cheese to the extravagant wine shop the walk will include everything in it. An expert docent will ensure to take you to a few specialty food shops where you can indulge in digging into the delicacies.

• Aided by a variety of tastings, learning about the seasonality and aging process of French cheese shall be a part of the edible cultural exchange.

Important Details

• Please arrive at the venue 15-minutes prior to departure.

• Meeting point is in front of the Cafe Le Comptoir des Saints Pères, located on the corner of rue des Saints Pères and rue de l'Universite. The exact address is 29 des Saints Pères, 75006 Paris, however, your docent will be waiting on the side of rue de l'Universite. The closest metro stations are rue de Bac on Line 12 (dark green) or Saint-Germain-des-Pres on Line 4 (Magenta). If you arrive early you can have a coffee at the cafe but please keep an eye out for your docent.

• NOTE: Please let us know of any food allergies in advance of the tour.