Meal And French Wine Tour

Eating Paris: Montmartre Food Tour & French Wine Experience runs through Eating Europe Food Tours Paris. Rated 4.9 across 868 reviews. Runs 3 hours. From $154.68.

Overview

This tour pairs a walk through Montmartre with a long string of tastings: eight food stops in total, with ten food tastings and two drinks along the way. It runs for three hours, starting at Le Pain Quotidien on Rue Lepic and finishing near Sacré-Cœur.

The food itself covers a lot of French ground. Oysters served with French wine come from a neighbourhood institution, and there is a demonstration of aligot: mashed potatoes mixed with fresh cheese and cream. Artisan shops supply baguette, cheese, chocolate, macarons and citrus jam. A local English-speaking guide leads the way and hands out insider tips for eating in the rest of Paris.

Groups are capped at ten travellers, and the tour needs at least two guests to run. It suits people who want an overview of French cuisine in a short window and would rather have a guide steer them away from tourist traps. It is not wheelchair accessible. Vegetarians and gluten-free guests can be accommodated with advance notice, though severe allergies rule the tour out.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet on Rue LepicMeet your guide at Le Pain Quotidien, 31 Rue Lepic, where they will be holding the Eating Europe purple logo. The stop lasts 10 minutes.
2. Rue des AbbessesThe longest stretch of the tour, split across several stops on Rue des Abbesses of 30 minutes, 5 minutes, 30 minutes and 10 minutes.
3. Rue Pierre-FontaineA 10 minute stop on rue Pierre-Fontaine.
4. Rue Garreau landmarksA 10 minute stretch passing Le Bateau-Lavoir, the Petite Maison Rose, the Vigne du Clos Montmartre and Au Lapin Agile.
5. Finish at Sacré-CœurThe tour ends with a 10 minute pass by the Basilique du Sacré-Cœur on Rue du Mont-Cenis. The end point is 35 Rue du Chevalier de la Barre.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the three hours go more smoothly, based on the listing and on what travellers report afterwards.

• Come hungry. One reviewer warns against eating beforehand, and another describes the tastings as generous but not overdone. Come with room to spare.
• Wear good shoes. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness. One traveller recommended comfortable sneakers, noting the walking and hills.
• Small group feel. The tour caps at ten travellers and needs a minimum of two to run. One reviewer found themselves the only ones on the tour, which can happen when numbers are low.
• Stops can shift. The listing states that both offerings and stops may vary by day or season. Treat the tasting list as a selection rather than a fixed menu.
• Book with dietary notes. Vegetarian and gluten-free needs can often be accommodated if you email or add a note at booking. Severe or life-threatening allergies to ingredients on the tour are a reason not to book, as the operator cannot take responsibility for them.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine and service animals are allowed. It needs at least two guests, and if the minimum is not met the operator will contact you to reschedule or refund.

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