Paris for foodies – discover the gourmet delights of France

By P&J Travel

October 18 2017, 10:22 am

For centuries, French food has been a world leader in gastronomy and this is a country that prides itself on its haute cuisine.

France has given us gourmet delights such as coq au vin, crepes, fondue, moules, and many more mouth-watering dishes.

Ok, so the l’escargot and frogs’ legs might not be to everyone’s palate but any self-respecting foodie must try these delicacies in gay Paree.

When in Rome as they say but this is Paris and Paris rules apply too.

Let’s take a look at some of the best ways to indulge your passion for food and wine in the glamorous French capital.

It’s certainly the right place if you are looking for a full on gastronomical experience and there’s still plenty to see and do as well as eat your way across the city.

Walking is a great way of burning off the excess calories and taking the dazzling sights along the way.

Food lovers and keen would-be chefs will love some of the cookery courses on offer here in Paris. They say the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach so where better to do this than in the City of Love.

Here’s our top five foodie tours and activities to whet your appetite:

Secret Food Tour

This informative tour takes in the charming Montmartre neighbourhood where you will get the chance to enjoy some of the most delightful sweetmeats of Paris from a selected local patisserie. From sweet to savoury, your tour moves on to a fromagerie where you can sample various cheeses as well as stopping into an authentic boulangerie where you will learn how to eat a baguette properly – who knew that was a thing?

Gourmet French Food Walking Tour

Accompanied by an expert local guide, this tour takes you on a journey through the streets of Paris on foot. Your guide will answer all your food and drink questions along way as you stop off to sample fois gras, cheese, bread, charcuterie and wine. You will also find out how some of these products are made as well as how to shop for food like a Parisian. Ooh la la!

Paris Cookery Class

If you fancy taking to the kitchen for a true Parisian gourmet experience, this is the one for you. Guests can choose from 4 or 6 hour culinary courses that are designed to teach you the basics of French cookery. Your instructor will help you prepare a three-course lunch on site and you will also be given your recipes at the end so that you can recreate the dishes back home to impress all your friends. This course also teaches how to pair foods with wine.

Private Michelin Star Food Tour

Now it’s time to get serious. This tour is for very cultured palates and a must for lovers of fine food and dining. This private excursion takes in three Michelin starred Paris restaurants where you can sample dishes from the city’s high end culinary hotspots.

Michel Star Bistro Experience – Benoit Paris by Alain Ducasse

If lunch or dinner at a Michelin starred bistro is the order of the day, then look no further than Benoit, owned by legendary chef, Alain Ducasse. Guests can enjoy mouth-watering dishes such as garlic butter clams, duck fois gras, cassoulet or beef bordelaise followed by scrumptious desserts.

Bon appetite!