A lotta calories, that’s what. Along with stories, smiling producers, geeky facts, easy walking, more eating, more eating, more food.

Since last fall, Barbra Austin and I have been working with Context Travel to develop and lead food tours in the city’s most edible neighborhoods. Because the groups are small (never more than six mouths to feed) and because Context tends to attract a smart and clued-in clientele, these tours often turn out to be the highlight of my week.


Although I rarely crow about these tours myself, I just saw a lovely account of last Friday’s tour by two of our clients. Lara and Terence, a pair of travel writers who have been on the road for four straight years, are currently scribbling their way around the world. Their blog gives an enticing description of our right-bank food crawl through the northern Marais, including stops at the following:

Boulangerie 134 RdT, where Benjamin Turquier makes an award-winning baguette.
134 rue de Turenne, 75003

Jacques Genin, where the millefeuille is made to order.
133 Rue de Turenne, 75003

Goumanyat et Son Royaume, where Jean-Marie is waiting by Le Sniff Bar.
3 rue Charles-François Dupuis, 75003

Across the River: For those who prefer to eat it old school, we do an another tour in the stately 7th called Baguette to Bistro: Culinary Traditions of Paris. An account from one of our clients – this time a young study abroad student – can be found on her blog here. A special bonus: the post includes a photo of her mother posing with Patty from La Dernière Goutte, and the expression on her face is just priceless.

For more information or to book a food tour, you can visit the Context Travel website or send an email to info@contexttravel.com. These tours run 2.5 hours and the €85 fee includes copious tastings along the way.

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13 Responses to What’s in a Paris Food Tour?

  1. Brenda says:

    We are signed up for the May 5th tour…looking forward to meeting you!

  2. Meg says:

    Brenda, hello! Looking forward to meeting you, too. Bring your appetite!

  3. Nicola says:

    Ohh… I want this. Do you run tours in August when everything is closed? My husband and I will be in Paris during the last two weeks of the month.

  4. Meg says:

    Hi Nicola,
    Absolutely. August is a big time for us and there are plenty of shops that remain open. We can also help you figure out and book the handful of restaurants that are open during those weeks.
    Happy planning,
    Meg

  5. Maggie says:

    I’m totally crashing a food tour in September. :)

  6. Didn’t know you did tours! We will certainly pass that info along to anyone that asks! :-)

    xoxo

  7. Kirsten says:

    Where is that chocolate mousse and when can I go taste it with you on a tour?

  8. Franca Bollo says:

    I may have to stop reading this site. It is too, too painful at times. Like now, after reading this and not knowing if or when I’ll be able to participate. Excuse while I go lie face-down on my bed and weep.

  9. Meg says:

    Franca, I’m so sorry! ;)

    Kirsten, the chocolate mousse is from Patrice Chapon on the rue du Bac (7th arrondissement). He always has 3-4 different flavors based on the origin of the bean – Madagascar, Cuba, etc. So, so good.

  10. Juan and Steve says:

    Hi Meg,

    Finally home but missing Paris. We were pleasantly surprised to see Steve’s picture at Androuet. Wonderful tour!!!!!!!

  11. Meg says:

    Juan & Steve! I’m selfishly so glad that the volcano kept you with us a little longer. Thanks for coming – you guys were so much fun.

  12. lara dunston says:

    Thanks for the link – the tour was indeed loads of fun – how could it not be trying all that fabulous food?

    But totally agree that it’s also about the people you meet – we also met Juan and Steve on Marie Theres’s excellent Montmartre tour (also offered by Context) – very sweet guys.

    Do let us all know when your new food site has launched too!

  13. paula brand says:

    hi meg!
    just found this!! i was there with you and juan and steve and my husband michael, also
    my friend, lanee, remember??
    anyway, loved you and loved your food tour. we will be back in paris next year and i
    will sign up for more, many more walking food tours. it was a fabulous time and yummy
    food, good wine, fun walking and so happy i found your blog!!
    congratulations on your new food site!!
    paula

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