If visiting some of the best pastry and chocolate artisans in Paris sounds like a sweet dream come true, then join me for a 3-hour tasting journey through the city to meet the artisans skilled in creating hand crafted pieces of art that taste extraordinary.
From cocoa-dusted truffles, luscious squares of lemongrass and peppermint, single vineyard chocolate bars, salted caramel eclairs, vanilla cream millefeuille and sinful cups of hot chocolate… we’ll sample our way through Paris’ finest bakeries, patisseries and chocolatiers specifically chosen for their distinct eccentric or traditional products.
Along the way, you’ll learn how to taste chocolate, which regions the pastries originate from and their history, learn the secret to baking perfect madeleines and macarons, and discover the human story behind each artisan – what makes each of them special, the kind of education and training needed to become a chocolatier + patissier and the prizes and awards available to them and more.
Because the shops and artisans are not in the same part of town – the adventure begins on foot, and then by metro and taxi through different neighborhoods so that you can get a sense of the city and the amazing chocolate it has to offer.
As with every Paris Kitchen food walk, you’ll have an opportunity to eat, drink and shop but first and foremost these walks are informative experiences created so that you come away with a deeper understanding of France’s food, culture and customs.
TOUR DETAILS:
This tour is available beginning in January 2012
Tuesday – Friday mornings, 10 am and afternoons 1:15 pm
Duration 3 hours
Tours are private and limited up to 4 people of your choosing
Tours are 160e per person, tastings included
Exact meeting location details and transportation suggestions will be provided upon reservation
Walks are held rain or shine
MAKING A RESERVATION IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3:
1. Be sure that you are signing up for the correct day, month and year based on the tour dates before completing your reservation. This tour is available Tuesday – Friday mornings, 10 am and afternoons 1:15 pm.
2. Click here to purchase reservations online and let me know which tour you are taking in the note section while registering.
3. You will receive an immediate confirmation at the email address you registered with – this confirmation provides all details related to your walk, along with a brief questionnaire so that I can know more about your tastes, preferences and allergies to tailor the walk as best I can!
CANCELLATION POLICY:
All reservations are nonrefundable. This includes late arrivals and no shows. Tours start promptly, and it is your responsibility to be on time at the correct location a few minutes early, especially if you are not familiar with Paris. For rescheduling a walk, at least seven days notice is needed. Although every effort will be made to reschedule, there is no guarantee that there will be space available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Questions regarding allergies, children or physical fitness before reserving? You can find answers here on the FAQ page
Your chocolate tour was fantastic! Fun to hear all the background information about the chocolatiers and pastry chefs AND taste all those yummy chocolates!