Paris Montmartre or Notre Dame Food Tour: 7+ Tastings & Wine

Summary

Taste Paris through Montmartre’s markets or Notre Dame’s medieval streets sampling cheeses pastries and wine along the way

You’ll wander Paris’ Montmartre or Notre Dame neighborhoods with a local guide, tasting artisan cheeses, pastries fresh from the oven, fine cured meats, and regional wines. Expect laughter over mismatched glasses of wine and stories behind every bite. This isn’t just about food — it’s about feeling part of Paris for a few hours.

What’s the experience like?

"You have to try this one — but don’t smell it first," our guide grinned, holding out a wedge of cheese that looked like it could knock me over. We were somewhere in Montmartre, squeezed between a bakery window fogged up from fresh croissants and a butcher shop where the air smelled like pepper and something smoky. I didn’t expect to be laughing so much before noon, but here we were, learning how Parisians actually shop for dinner (and apparently gossip about their neighbors while doing it). The rain had stopped just as we started walking, so the cobblestones were shiny and everything felt sharper — colors, smells, even the sound of mopeds whining up the hill.

I kept losing count of how many things we tasted — was that the fourth kind of bread? Or fifth? Our guide (I think her name was Camille?) knew every shopkeeper by name. She’d point out little things: why this boulangerie’s crust is darker, how to spot real saucisson. At one point she made us guess which pastry was made with chestnut flour; I got it wrong and she teased me about my “tourist palate.” The wine came later, poured in mismatched glasses at a tiny back room that felt like someone’s living room. I still think about that tart we tried — flaky, warm, barely sweet. Not sure I’ll ever find it again outside Paris.

If you pick the Notre Dame food tour instead, it starts near Le Marais and winds through those old medieval lanes where you can almost hear echoes if you walk slow enough. There was this moment on Île Saint-Louis: biting into a macaron while watching boats slide past under Pont Marie. Someone’s dog barked at pigeons and an old man nodded at us like we belonged there. Not everything was perfect — I dripped chocolate on my shirt and Li laughed so hard she nearly dropped her oyster — but honestly that made it better. It all felt real.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Montmartre Gourmet Food Tour

• Visit high-end boutiques
• Taste artisan chocolates
• Enjoy a classic crêpe
• Sample handmade pastries and breads
• Taste fine cheeses and cured meats
• End at secret spot with wine
• Savor the Secret Dish

Top questions

How many tastings are included on the Paris food tour?

The tour includes more than 7 different tastings plus wine.

Does the tour include both Montmartre and Notre Dame areas?

You choose either Montmartre or Notre Dame as your focus for the tour.

Is lunch included on the Paris gourmet food tour?

The tour includes multiple tastings throughout but not a sit-down lunch.

Are drinks included on this Paris food experience?

Yes, fine red wines are included along with your tastings.

Is hotel pickup provided for this food tour?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet your guide at the starting point.

Can vegans join this Paris food tour?

No, unfortunately vegan diets cannot be accommodated on these tours.

What if I have allergies to gluten or dairy?

The tour cannot accommodate gluten or dairy allergies due to the menu items offered.

How long does the food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect several hours walking and tasting with your group.

Is this Paris food tour suitable for kids?

Infants must sit on an adult's lap; otherwise suitable for most ages except those with restricted mobility.

Are pets allowed on this gourmet food tour?

No pets are allowed on these tours.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through either Montmartre or Notre Dame neighborhoods with stops at artisan shops for freshly baked breads, seasonal pastries, fine French cheeses, cured meats, macarons or chocolates (depending on route), regional tarts and desserts, plus pours of red wine along the way. Each route ends with everyone sharing what they’ve gathered — including a secret dish unique to your chosen area.