Wine and gourmet private tour in St-Germain
Since ever, Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been a place of a particular charm that has always inspired artists. The place becomes a meeting point of many intellectuals and artists who enjoy discussing at the terrace of the Saint-Germain mythical cafés.
You will visit a selection of confidential cellars that for sure, you couldn’t find on your own. All these Cellars are managed by independent Parisian wine passionate.
Firstly, a charming cellar leads by a champagne passionate woman, who will introduce you to the wonderful world of Champagne.
Then, go to another cellar to an introduction about the world of organic wine makers, selection of wine respecting the balance of nature.
Go further in another cellar offering a wide range of wines, for a great opportunity to have an in-depth knowledge about the different French regions and Terroirs of wine.
End the tour in a beautiful cellar, focused on Vins de Bourgogne and share the spirit of Burgundy. You’re going to become unbeatable for the various appellations from Chablis to Premier cru!
Last but not least, between the stops of the cellars, we have carefully selected exclusively for you, one of our favourite gourmet shops, to “snack” some exquisite and surprising food products...And of course some ripened cheese bought in the market of Saint-Germain-des-Prés for the traditional “sample wine&cheese”.
Experience this unforgettable and unique guided tour, full of emotions, encounters and discoveries!
Good to know: All the cellars are located in the same area. In fact, you are not going to walk a lot.
Tasting: Cheese and some food products. Wine: One champagne and 7 different wines.
Your guide: A wine expert and educator
Duration: 4 hours
Tour upon availability of our expert guide. Please give us a maximum of time slot option to assure your tour and suit your wishes.
Gourmet tour with the visit of a parisian market in Le Marais
The visit of various gourmet shops, including the oldest covered market of Paris, the real meeting point of the inhabitants of this lively Parisian area!
Tasting various exeptional products, and meeting passionate shopkeepers or craftspeople with your expert private guide.
Tasting per person: "caramel beurre salé", "chocolat grand cru", "olive oil", local specialities, and a macaroon or a "petit choux".
Option:
Wine and cheese tastings: you pay the tastings directly to the shopkeepers, then you can choose your favorite wine and types of cheese!
Schedule : Everyday, except on Mondays
Duration : 4 hours
Recommended time : 9.30 AM - 2.00 PM
gourmet tour in Saint Germain des Près
Since ever, Saint-Germain-des-Prés has been a place of a particular charm that has always inspired artists. The place becomes a meeting point of numerous intellectuals and artists who enjoy discussing at the terrace of the Saint-Germain mythical cafés.
You learn about the history, started from the 6th century, exploring charming places, hidden courtyards, mansions, and discover amazing architecture and unusual buildings...While visiting boutiques focused on gastronomy.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is the birthplace of famous chocolatiers and pâtissiers, and a real treasure for all gastronomy passionate looking for gourmet food. This promenade is a delightful mix between food creation of famous “Chefs” and French regional refined specialities.
The tour starts with a short interview with your “guide-consultant”, to know more about your interests and wishes. Then, you go to the neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Experience this special real tour by tasting many food products, by visiting various gourmet places and meeting passionate shop-owners, talking with them about gastronomy:
The boutiques you visit:
- Various “Grands chefs pâtissiers”
- Various “Chef chocolatier” : learn about the history of chocolate from the cocoa beans to the “bouchées”
- Gourmet shops or delicatessen offering food products that you can only find here: surprising flavoured oils, appetizing “sel à la truffe”, duck confits, foie-gras, jams from the Creuse, fig Chutney, “les petits sablés de Nancay”, “les nonettes”, wine from Tahiti etc...
- A popular Parisian bakery offering delicious “viennoiseries” and various special breads.
Get ready to have your eyes and palates delighted with many subtle flavours and amazing mixture!(various tastings).
Duration : 4 hours
Good to know : All the guides speak fluently English
Chocoholic promenade in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
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Experience this original private walking “promenade” combining culture about the neighbourhood (anecdotes, typical architecture and charming hidden or private courtyards) with discovering the best “chefs chocolatiers” or pâtissiers of Paris, all awarded with prestigious prices.
Get ready to have your eyes and palates delighted with many subtle flavours, amazing mixture and stunning shapes!
The tour starts with a short interview with your “guide-consultant” at your hotel, to know more about your interests and wishes.
Then, you go to the neighbourhood of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Saint-Germain-des-Prés is charming and very chic area, offering a number of large and beautiful mansions, illustrating the left bank’s art de vivre so well, that “bourgeois” Parisian atmosphere.This is the must-see place for all gastronomy passionate, especially for the pâtisserie and chocolate.
You learn about Saint-Germain-des-Prés while strolling in the boutiques of chocolatiers, from the oldest (provider of the French Kings), whom place is classified as historical monuments, to the most contemporary one, chatting with their manager about the savoir-faire of their “Chef”, the history of chocolate from the cocoa beans to the “bouchées” and obviously tasting a lot of all their specialities.
This exclusive “promenade” is focused on chocolate and pastries but also let part to occasional spontaneity the day you experience it, remaining uniquely your own!
50% for the children between 4 & 11 years old.
Duration : 4 hours
Good to know : All the guides speak fluently English