A Parisian Rendezvous
You know you want to go France on one of our Paris food tours! 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 in its unique and vibrant culture.
We think the best Paris food tours include the best Paris cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, Paris wine tours, 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 Paris culinary tours, as well as our years of expertise in helping plan your trip to Paris.
Visiting Paris is a gift. It offers something to every travelers, 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), the Centre Pompidou (one of the world’s best museums of modern art). It is home some of the world’s best shopping, from the Champs-Élysées to the edgy Marais. It is home to some of the world’s best “people watching” as well. It can be perused at leisure or attacked like a university course. It offers to each traveler what the traveler craves.
Our Paris food tours are infinitely customizable, with wine tastings, wine and cheese tastings, museum visits, and more. Our standard Parisian Rendez-Vous culinary tour is 4 nights, including one market visit and cooking class, a dessert-making class, a wine tasting, a gourmet food tour in Paris, and of course your hotel accommodations. And even better: we can customize it to your heart’s delight.
Are you looking for the best cooking class in Paris? 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 Paris cooking class? You will prepare your multi-course lunch and then enjoy it with wine after, a truly Parisian experience!
For those wanting only a short Weekend in Paris Food Tour, or for those wanting the Best of Paris Food Tours including cultural excursions and more, we are here to help you plan.
If you want culinary experiences in Paris, you have come to the right place. Explore the city of lights from a foodie’s perspective and learn why it’s one of our favorite destinations for a food and wine tour in France!
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Enjoy a hands-on cooking class during your Paris cooking vacation 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.
Itinerary
Day One
- Arrival on your own for your Paris food tour with The International Kitchen and check in to the your lovely room.
- Time at leisure to explore the city.
- Tonight’s dinner on your own, with recommendations from the hotel.
- Overnight.
Day Two
- Breakfast, followed by 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 on your Paris food tour with TIK. 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 food tour: our Foodie’s Walking tour in the morning or our Chocolaterie, Patisserie and Boulangerie tour in the afternoon.
- OPTION 1 of our Paris food tours: (Available Tuesday to Sunday) At 9:00 a.m., meet for your three-hour walking “Foodie’s Walking Tour.” On this food tour of Paris you will walk through the medieval part of the Latin Quarter, a neighborhood famous for the 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 Paris food tour ends at a regional specialty shop and focuses on family cuisine with stops for tastings.
- Dinner on your own and overnight.
- OPTION 2 of your Paris food tours: (Available Monday to Saturday) In the afternoon, meet for your guided three-hour Paris 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 suppliers of Paris. Your knowledgeable guide will take you to famed shops of Paris where you will discuss the creation and significance of these celebrated treats on your Paris food tour.
- Dinner on your own and overnight.
Day Four
- Breakfast followed by your second cooking class.
- Your culinary tour of 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 you own.
- Overnight.
Day Five
- Breakfast followed by check out.
Trip Details
Included in the 4-Night Trip
Accommodations
4 nights accommodation in superior double at 4* Hotel Plaza Elysées (or similar)
Food & Beverages
- Daily buffet breakfast.
- Lunch following cooking class (wine included)
- Tastings during Paris food tours and after dessert class
Classes & Instructors
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class during your Paris cooking vacation 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 food tour as per itinerary
Transfer Details
- Transfers are not included but can be arranged on request.
Country:
France
Region:
Paris (Ile de France)
Tour Dates:
Available any dates you choose for a minimum of two people. Please review our complete pricing details.
4 Nights
Starting at
$1,400
Accommodation Information
Accommodations for your cooking vacation will be at the lovely 4* Hotel Plaza Elysees (or similar). Located near the Arc de Triomphe, this bright, warm hotel has been recently renovated. The rooms offer WiFi, flat screen TVs, desks, air conditioning,, minibars, and coffeemakers, as well as elegantly appointed bathrooms. There is a restaurant, bar, and laundry facilities. (If unavailable a comparable hotel will be proposed.)
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Pricing & Tour Dates
High Season Pricing:
May 13-July 11, August 29-October 19
4-night Program
US$1750 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$1220 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Mid Season Pricing:
February 25-May 12, October 20-November 21
(excluding fair periods)
4-night Program
US$1600 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$860 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Low Season Pricing:
November 22-February 24, July 12-August 28
(excluding fair periods)
4-night Program
US$1400 per person based on double occupancy
- Add US$760 for single occupancy (use of a double room by 1 person)
30% deposit due to confirm booking.
Balance payment due 60 days prior to tour start date. Questions? Please contact us!
Tour Dates
Available any dates for a minimum of 1 person.
2022
Sample dates, other start dates also possible.
September 4-8
September 11-15
September 18-22
September 25-29
October 2-6
October 19-13
October 16-20
October 23-27
October 30-November 3
November 6-10
November 13-17
November 20-24
November 27-December 1
December 4-8
December 11-15
December 18-22
2023
Please inquire for dates.
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Country:
France
Region:
Paris (Ile de France)
Tour Dates:
Available any dates you choose for a minimum of two people. Please review our complete pricing details.
4 Nights
Starting at
$1,400
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- Transfers and Airfare
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