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Paris Cooking Tours: A Culinary Adventure Awaits
You know you want to go to France on one of our cooking vacations in Paris! Paris is what dreams are made of – the birthplace of romance and the center of culinary delights. Not only is Paris the home to some of the most breathtaking architecture, monuments, and art the world has ever seen, but this ‘city of light’ will instantly amaze visitors with its unique and vibrant culture.
We think the best Paris Gourmet Tours include top cooking classes, food and wine tastings, and enough free time to explore to your heart’s desire. And of course, centrally-located accommodations in a first-rate hotel! You’ll have all of these during our culinary tour in Paris, as well as our years of expertise in helping plan your trip to the capital of France.
Visiting Paris is a gift. It offers something to every traveler, whatever your interests. It is home to some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre (home to the Mona Lisa and innumerable other masterpieces), the Musee d’Orsay (the single greatest collection of Impressionist paintings in the world), and the Centre Pompidou (one of the world’s best museums of modern art). It is home to some of the world’s best shopping, from the Champs-Élysées to the edgy Marais. It is also home to some of the world’s best “people watching”. It can be perused at leisure or attacked like a university course. It offers each traveler what they crave.
Our foodie tours in Ile de France are infinitely customizable, with wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings, museum visits, and more. Our standard Paris culinary tour is 4 nights, including one market visit and cooking class, a dessert-making class, a wine tasting, a food tour in Paris, and of course your hotel accommodations. And even better: we can customize it to your heart’s delight.
How about meeting up with a local chef for a trip to the market to select ingredients before heading back to their home for an authentic cooking class? You will prepare your multi-course lunch and then enjoy it with wine after, a truly Parisian experience!
If you want the best food tours of Paris, The International Kitchen is happy to use our decades of expertise to help you plan your trip! Whether you want the 6-night Paris gourmet tour, or a customized version, contact us to get started. Explore the city of lights from a foodie’s perspective and learn why it’s one of our favorite destinations in France!
6-Night Paris Culinary Tours Trip Details
Your will have 2 Paris cooking classes, as well as numerous food visits and tastings. Your Paris culinary vacation will include:
- a market visit and cooking class with a local chef in his or her home, in which you will prepare a three-course French meal
- a dessert or pastry class
- accommodations in a centrally located 4* hotel
- guided wine tasting
- guided visit of the Louvre and Musee d’Orsay
- a Montmartre cabaret
- and more!
Itinerary
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Day One
- Arrival in Paris and private transfer to your hotel.
- Time to relax tonight, with dinner on your own.
Day Two
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- Meet your driver at the hotel and transfer to meet your chef for your Paris cooking class. You will first head to the market to select ingredients before then heading back to the chef’s home for your hands-on cooking class in Paris. You will help prepare a 3-course meal, which will then be enjoyed with wine.
- Transfer back to your hotel, or if you prefer your driver can transfer you elsewhere in the city center.
- Rest of day at leisure, dinner on your own.
Day Three
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- This morning transfer from your hotel and meet your guide at for a 6-hour private tour of both the Musee du Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay, two of the world’s most famous museums. You will have skip-the-line access and will be able to go at your own pace. Your guide will lead you to the Louvre for a 2-hour tour including works by Rembrandt, David, Delacroix, and Gericault, as well as the famed Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa.
- Time for a lunch break (cost paid locally), then it is on to the Orsay.
- At the Musee d’Orsay you’ll discover some of the most famous works of art of the Nineteenth Century, including by Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh and Manet.
- Time to explore on your own after your tour, and make your own way back to your hotel.
- Evening and dinner on your own.
Day Four
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Morning at leisure. We recommend you explore the Ile Saint-Louis, or spend some time shopping on your own.
- Lunch on your own.
- This afternoon it is time to discover more of the food of Paris on our Paris food tours! Make your way to the Saint-Germain des Pres neighborhood for a 3-hour Paris gourmet food tour featuring chocolate and pastries. You will explore the medieval neighborhood and sample local products such as chocolates, pastries, macarons, and bread. (This tour can also happen in the morning. A transfer can be arranged on request, but we recommend you make your own way there as you explore Paris!)
- After your chocolate and pastry tour enjoy a private 2-hour Paris wine tasting tour: you will learn about the wines of several regions and will taste the with a professional oenologist. Don’t worry – no experience necessary! You will learn about – and taste – five different wines in a charming location that evokes the feeling of nineteenth-century Paris.
- Make your own way back to your hotel – perhaps after dinner on the Left Bank, if you are still hungry.
Day Five
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time to explore Paris! We recommend you visit the Eiffel Tower. (Tickets should be purchased in advance. If you’d like, we can add a private 3-hour guided tour of the Trocadéro Esplanade and the Eiffel Tower with skip the line tickets.)
- Lunch on your own.
- In the afternoon, transfer to a local patisserie for a pastry or dessert class. Depending on the day, you might learn to make breakfast pastries such as croissants, classic French desserts, or the famous macarons. Taste your creations.
(Depending on the dates chosen, the order of activities could be switched, with the dessert class in the morning and free time in the afternoon.) - Transfer back to your hotel, dinner on your own.
Day Six
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- One last day for exploring Paris! If you’d like, we can also add optional tours today. Options include: Versailles, the “Pletzl” Jewish District, the Sacre Coeur, the posh Maris neighborhood, Gay Paris, or even Paris by Bike!
- Rest up before tonight’s special farewell experience. You will be collected from your hotel and transported to Montmartre for an authentic and intimate evening. Enjoy a walking tour of this famous neighborhood, formerly a hillside village in its own right and now a part of Paris. It was the center of artistic and Bohemian movements. You will stop for a multi-course dinner in a typical restaurant (beverages not included, paid locally) and then head to a traditional cabaret at the famous Lapin Agile, which is perfectly evocative of nineteenth-century Paris.
- Or, if you prefer, we can substitute one of the following:
- an evening cooking class (transfers included)
- a 1-hour Champagne cruise followed by dinner (beverages not included, paid locally) and a Paris-by-night driving tour (5 1/2 hours total, add +$100 per person to tour cost)
- Transfer back to your hotel, overnight.
Day Seven
- Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport or train station.
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Day One
- Arrival on your own for your Paris food tour with The International Kitchen and check in to your lovely room.
- Time at leisure to explore the city.
- Tonight’s dinner on your own, with recommendations from the hotel.
Day Two
- Breakfast, followed by a day at leisure with lunch on your own.
- In the late afternoon make your way to your chef’s home for your dessert class, the first of your culinary experiences. The three-hour class will start around 3 pm and includes two or three specialties cooked and tasted with coffee and tea. (Depending on availability, a bakery class may be substituted for solo travelers).
- Dinner tonight will be on your own.
- Overnight.
Day Three
- After breakfast at the hotel, you have two options for continuing your Paris Gourmet food tour: our Foodie’s Walking tour in the morning or our Chocolaterie, Patisserie and Boulangerie tour in the afternoon.
- OPTION 1 (Available Tuesday to Sunday):
At 9:00 a.m., meet for your three-hour walking “Foodie’s Walking Tour in Paris.” You will walk through the medieval part of the Latin Quarter, a neighborhood famous for its high quality and large choice of food produce. It meanders through the market, as well as a cheese dairy, several bakers, and a confectioner. The tour ends at a regional specialty shop and focuses on family cuisine with stops for tastings. - OPTION 2 (Available Monday to Saturday):
Meet at 10:15 am for your guided three-hour food tour of chocolate and pastries! On this tour in St. Germain des Prés, you will sample some of the finest chocolates, pastries, and bread from top Paris suppliers. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to the famed shops of Paris where you will discuss the creation and significance of these celebrated treats. (Please note: If you’re not an early riser, we can also propose an afternoon chocolate and pastry tour in the Marais district.) - Rest of day at leisure. Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast followed by your second cooking class.
- Your gourmet tour in Paris will continue in the morning when you join the chef for a shopping excursion at an outdoor market. After the market visit, a hands-on cooking class of a traditional French meal.
- After the class enjoy lunch based on your efforts accompanied by wine.
- Afternoon and dinner on your own.
Day Five
- Breakfast followed by check out.
Trip Details
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Included in the 6-Night Paris Culinary Vacations
Accommodations6 nights accommodation in a centrally located 4* Paris hotel
Food & Beverages- Daily breakfast
- 1 lunch, wine included
- 1 dinner, wine included
- Food tastings and wine tasting as per itinerary
Classes & InstructorsYour will have 2 cooking classes during your Paris culinary vacation, as well as numerous food visits and tastings. Your classes will include:
- a market visit and cooking class with a local chef in his or her home, in which you will prepare a three-course French meal
- a dessert or pastry class in either a local pastry shop or at the home of a local chef
Excursions- Six-hour private tour to the Musee du Louvre and the Musee d’Orsay, including private professional guide
- Market visit with a chef
- Pastry and chocolate tour
- Wine tasting with professional oenologist
- Montmartre tour with lunch and cabaret
Transfer Details- Arrival and departure transfers are included between the airport or train station and your hotel.
- Additional transfers included as per the itinerary, depending on whether you choose the 4-night or 6-night Paris culinary vacation.
Not Included
- Overnight tourist tax (a few Euros per person per night), paid locally
- Gratuities
- Meals and transportation except as indicated
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Included in the 4-Night Trip Gourmet Culinary Vacations in Paris
Food & Beverages- Daily buffet breakfast.
- Lunch following cooking class (wine included)
- Tastings during Paris walking food tours and after dessert class
Classes & InstructorsEnjoy a hands-on cooking class in the home of a local chef. You will first visit the market to select ingredients, then return to the chef’s home to create a wonderful meal together. You will also have a dessert class which will feature wonderful French pastries or desserts.
Excursions- Market visit
- Paris walking food tour as per itinerary
Transfer Details- Arrival and departure transfers are included between the airport or train station and your hotel.
- Additional transfers included as per the itinerary, depending on whether you choose the 4-night or 6-night Paris culinary vacation.
Not Included
- Overnight tourist tax (a few Euros per person per night), paid locally
- Gratuities
- Meals and transportation except as indicated
Accommodation Information
Accommodations for your cooking vacation will be at a centrally located 4* hotel such as the Hotel le Belmont or Hotel Plaza Elysees. (If unavailable a comparable hotel will be proposed.)
Hotel Le Belmont is a four star hotel located in what is called the Golden Triangle, a center of Parisian luxury, very near the Champs-Élysées, the Arc de Triomphe, the Avenue George V and Avenue Montaigne. This luxurious hotel was 74 Romantic-style rooms and suites, a peaceful, cobblestone patio, Haussmann-style decor, and more.
Exterior of the 4* Hotel le Belmont in Paris.
Classic room at the 4* Hotel le Belmont in Paris.
Lobby at the 4* Hotel le Belmont in Paris.
Superior room at the 4* Hotel le Belmont in Paris.
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The Hotel Plaza Elysees is located near the Arc de Triomphe. This bright, warm hotel has been recently renovated, and the rooms offer elegantly appointed bathrooms and all the expected comforts of a 4* hotel. There is a restaurant, bar, and laundry facilities.
The hotel Plaza Elysees on a tour of Paris
Double room at the hotel Plaza Elysees on a tour of Paris
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Culinary Tour in Paris Sample Pricing & Dates 2025
Find pricing and dates for our Paris gourmet food tours below, or contact us to book your trip or to customize the itinerary to suit your tastes!
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High Season Sample* Pricing
May 11-August 15; September 1-October 20See moreUS$4350 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by specific week, please inquire with dates.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Supplement for Fair or Special Event Dates: please inquire.
Single occupancy supplement: please inquire.
Mid Season Sample* Pricing
February 23-May 10, October 21-November 21See moreUS$4095 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by specific week, please inquire with dates.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Supplement for Fair or Special Event Dates (including the 2024 Paris Olympics): please inquire.
Single occupancy supplement: please inquire.
Low Season Sample* Pricing
November 22-February 22, August 16-31 (excluding fair periods)See moreUS$3995 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by specific week, please inquire with dates.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Supplement for Fair or Special Event Dates (including the 2024 Paris Olympics): please inquire.
Single occupancy supplement: please inquire.
6-Night Culinary Tour in Paris Dates 2025
See moreAvailable any dates for a minimum of 2 people.
2025
Available any dates you choose. Please contact us for availability. -
Sample* Pricing
(excluding holidays and Fair dates)See moreUS$2400 per person based on double occupancy
*Pricing can vary by specific week, please inquire with dates.
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Single occupancy supplement: please inquire.
Tour Dates for 4-Night Foodie Tours in Paris 2024
See moreOur Parisian Rendezvous gourmet food tour of Paris is available any dates for a minimum of 2 people.
2024
Available any dates you choose. Please contact us for availability.
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