Gourmet stroll in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris 6th arrondisseme

Activity description :

1. 2 hours
2. Up to 6 people
3. French

Discover Saint-Germain-des-Prés through a true gastronomic Tour de France, where each tasting highlights a different French region, its local terroir, and its iconic specialties. As you sample each dish, your expert culinary guide—who is passionate about promoting French craftsmanship—will share the history of the products, recipes, and artisans who carry on France’s great culinary traditions, accompanied by exclusive photographs. Each stop offers an opportunity to understand the origins of these specialties, how they’re made, and their place in France’s culinary heritage.

Your Food Tour in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Duration: 2 or 3 hours - Distance covered: 2.5 km - 6 products tasted for the 2-hour tour and 9 for the 3-hour tour - Cultural insights

You’ll meet artisans selected for the excellence of their craftsmanship, including a pastry shop run by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, the most prestigious distinction in French craftsmanship. For the 3-hour tour, you’ll also enjoy exclusive access to a cheese aging cellar—usually closed to the public—where you’ll discover cheeses directly from the producers.

Highlights:

• Culinary history, regional specialties, and French craftsmanship
• Exceptional artisans and Meilleur Ouvrier de France awardees
• Exclusive access to a ripening cellar (3-hour tour)
• Seated tastings in air-conditioned or naturally cool venues on sunny days
• Complimentary gourmet guidebook

Examples of items tasted: sweets, cheeses, olive oil, wines, savory dishes, chocolates, bistronomic dishes (for the private tour)...

Limited to 6 participants, this experience emphasizes interaction, new encounters, and an in-depth exploration of French gastronomy in one of Paris’s most beautiful neighborhoods.

We recommend taking the tour at the beginning of your stay so you can benefit from a guidebook featuring the neighborhood’s best spots.