France · FOOD & DRINK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food & drink experiences that earn their price, each with the traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
1-hour Seine cruise past Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame, Louvre, then fresh crêpe at Trocadéro, flexible timing, $23.
“We loved the sights from the boat tour. The crepes were a nice touch but nothing super special!”
3.5-hour Montmartre or Notre Dame small-group Paris tasting with 10 local dishes, macarons, bread, cheese, charcuterie, and wine pairings.
“Absolutely fabulous way to see and eat your way through Paris! Matthew was so informative and friendly and quite a historian. Would recommend this tour to all. Met us with a bag of warm croissants- the best I've ever had!”
Skip the ticket desk at Cité du Vin. Explore 18 wine exhibits with a digital guide, then view Bordeaux from the 8th floor and taste a glass.
“It was very nice, interactive, wine choices are very good. You want to come here before you go on your wine tours.”
Normandy D-Day small-group trip from Paris with Omaha Beach, Overlord Museum, German bunkers, American Cemetery, and cider tasting.
“Terrific history. Moving tribute to brave soldiers. Great cider tasting. Highly recommended and my family enjoyed it.”
1-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower, Paris by night plus a waffle at Trocadéro. Audio guides in 14 languages.
“I bought the cruise with Waffle but there was no waffle and the crew didn’t even know where it was could get one”
A small-group Montmartre food and wine tasting walk with stops for cheeses, cured meats, sweets, and wine, ending at Sacré-Cœur.
“Absolutely brilliant experience with Julie. So knowledgable, funny and passionate about food! We had a brilliant 3.5 hours with her”
Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour in Le Marais. 11 tastings and wine in about 3.5 hours, with history from Jewish Paris to top makers.
“Knowledgeable, friendly guide…good that group size is capped >10….easy walk…nice fromage and wine session to finish off…”
Loire Valley in one day from Paris: skip-the-line Chambord and Chenonceau, Blois lunch time, plus a complimentary wine tasting.
“It was a great experience from start to finish. Our guides Emma and Jamina were amazing and super sweet and great storytellers! Overall a super experience!”
Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux with a Grand Cru Classé tasting, guided medieval village walk, and a French aperitif of cheese, cured meats, and chocolate.
“The trip to the Vineyard was best and Marion was a brilliant guide. Option for older tourists to sit out some of the steeper parts of town tour”
Half-day Bordeaux wine tasting in a small group van, choose Medoc or Saint-Emilion, visit a classified chateau, taste wines and snacks.
“Our tour guide Nina was amazing, couldn't be more helpful and very knowledgeable. We would highly recommend the experience to anyone”
Small-group No Diet Club lunch in Nice, tasting Niçois staples, macarons, and Italian gelato. Come hungry and plan for extra drinks.
“Sarah was a great guide and not only did we learn about food, we also learned some history. I would recommend her as a guide anytime.”
1 hour in Saint-Émilion: visit Tour Baladoz and La Croizille, enjoy valley views, and taste three Bordeaux wines with a guide.
“Thomas was the perfect guide. Really enjoyed our tour and the wine 😊”
A half-day Saint-Émilion wine trip from Bordeaux with a grand cru château visit, red wine tastings, and a guided UNESCO village walk.
“Too much talking, too little drinking. The amount of wine tasted is scanty and differs from guests. Seeing the city or the chateau are worthless”
Private 3.5-hour Montmartre food tour with wine, cheese, pastries, and a picnic lunch route starting near Moulin Rouge.
“Mattheiu was awesome! He is a local who grew up in the area and was able to share the history and his pride exuded as we walked through the village. The cheeses and bread were incredible!”
3.5-hour Le Marais food walk with 10+ tastings, cheese, wine, falafels, macarons, and a secret dish, for a small group.
“Guide was friendly and nice but late arriving and walked too fast. I thought we would go inside each place and choose what we wanted, but he went in alone and bought only small quantities. The lunch sandwich was not good, and there was very little wine served.”
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