Explore Paris’s Latin Quarter through food: artisan breads, chocolates, cheeses, wine, and more on this award-winning tasting tour with a local expert.
Paris Latin Quarter Food Tour: Devour the Left Bank
Summary Description
Highlights
- Enjoy 12+ tastings across 7 local food and drink stops
- Sample award-winning chocolates and macarons
- Bite into a freshly baked baguette and airy chouquettes
- Savor a croque-monsieur at a classic neighborhood bistro
- Finish with a curated wine tasting in a charming cellar
Description
Discover the culinary soul of Paris on this immersive food tour through the historic Latin Quarter. Taste your way along one of the city’s oldest market streets, from warm baguettes and sweet chouquettes to hand-picked cheeses and artisan chocolates. Stop into beloved local spots—many family-run for generations—and meet the makers behind each bite. Sit down at a real Parisian bistro for a golden croque-monsieur, then end with a sommelier-led wine tasting in a cozy cellar. With expert guidance and guaranteed access to in-demand stops, this experience gives you the confidence (and appetite!) to eat like a local in Paris.
Start your journey with a touch of Parisian indulgence: a visit to a world-renowned chocolatier in the Latin Quarter. Taste silky artisan chocolates on the spot—and tuck a macaron away for later.
Stroll down Rue Mouffetard, one of Paris’s oldest market streets, where the scent of fresh bread leads you to a local boulangerie. Here, you’ll bite into a still-warm baguette and snack on chouquettes—airy sugar-dusted pastries beloved by locals.
Next, stop at a rustic delicatessen specializing in mountain-sourced charcuterie. Sample dry-cured ham and saucisson from the Auvergne region, perfect companions for the wine you’ll enjoy later.
Then, take a seat at a classic neighborhood bistro where locals linger over lunch. You’ll dig into a golden, gooey croque-monsieur—France’s ultimate comfort food.
No French food tour would be complete without cheese. At a nearby fromagerie, taste a curated selection of French favorites like creamy Brie and nutty Comté. You might even try a bold Roquefort if you're feeling adventurous.
Pause for a short walk through the Latin Quarter’s historic heart. As you pass the Panthéon and the stunning Église Saint-Étienne du Mont, hear stories of literary legends and revolutionaries who once called this neighborhood home.
Finally, step into a cozy wine cellar where a former head sommelier guides you through a tasting of expertly selected French wines. Sip and savor as you pair your wine with the cheeses and meats collected along the way.
The tour ends at the Arènes de Lutèce, a hidden Roman amphitheater—the perfect place to unwrap that macaron and reflect on the flavors of Paris you’ve just devoured.
Included / Excluded
- 10+ food tastings
- 2 drinks
- Small group of 10 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking guide
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: 1 Pl. Georges Moustaki, Paris, France
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at 1 Pl. Georges Moustaki, next to the church and in front of Square Jean Médard.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mCY4fVEpGycvYGBr5
End Location: Place de la Contrescarpe, place de la Contrescarpe, Paris, FR
End Location Notes: Place de la Contrescarpe, 75005 (a square nearby the last location on tour, with lots of restaurants and bars around)
End Location Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Pl.+de+la+Contrescarpe,+75005+Paris,+France/@48.8444353,2.3495784,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x47e671ef33f70389:0x6e61f0d9de92c94a!8m2!3d48.8444353!4d2.3495784
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, not recommended for vegans or gluten free.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- There is an option to replace any alcoholic drink with a non-alcoholic alternative upon request.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Points of interest
Additional Information
<div>Ticket age ranges:<br>- Adult (15+)<br>- Child (2-14)<br>- Infant (0-1) </div>
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 3 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Food & Drink
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