Leave the tourist traps behind and uncover one of the most beautiful and romantic areas in the city, the Canal Saint-Martin, home to culinary artisans who are setting an exciting new standard for French food.
Your savvy local guide will accompany you on a walk through the trendy stomping grounds of the city’s "bobo’s" – a nickname given to the bourgeois bohemians in the area. Sink your teeth into the local culture–and we mean that literally–as you nosh your way through some of Paris’ most talked-about eateries. [readmore]
Enter a bakery that many believe to be hands-down the best in Paris, specializing in pure all-natural ingredients and meticulous savoir-faire. Add some high quality charcuterie, organic vegetables, and other specialties as you take a scenic stroll along the water's edge. A highlight of the tour will be a chance to meet two passionate connoisseurs: a young oenologist and master cheesemaker who have combined their passions to launch one of the most promising new gourmet hot spots on the canal.
You'll sit down and enjoy perfect pairings of wine and cheese arranged by experts in their fields. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure set against the backdrop of a hip and ultra-local hotspot. Catch a glimpse of the true flavors of Paris, far away from the tourist hubs and into the heart of the Paris that real Parisians enjoy.
Next up is the district’s trendiest new generation boulangerie where you’ll sample a selection of the most mouth-watering bread and traditional baked goods around! And last but not least we’d like to treat you with a copious cheese and cured meats tasting, accompanied with some surprising regional wines selected by passionate professionals who are revitalizing the regional flavor combos of France.
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