Food tours in Paris
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Paris. The most comfortable months are April and June to September, with highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month.
Photo: Yann Caradec from Paris, France, CC BY-SA 2.0
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What to eat and drink in Paris
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Croissant
- Flaky, buttery layered pastry, best fresh from the bakery in the morning.
- Baguette
- The long, crisp-crusted French loaf, bought fresh daily from the boulangerie.
- Macaron
- A small almond-meringue sandwich biscuit with a ganache or buttercream filling.
- Crêpe
- Thin pancakes with sweet fillings, or savoury buckwheat galettes.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Paris month by month
Averages for Paris, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 46 (8) | 48 (9) | 55 (13) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 78 (26) | 78 (26) | 71 (22) | 62 (17) | 52 (11) | 46 (8) |
| Low °F (°C) | 38 (3) | 38 (3) | 42 (6) | 46 (8) | 52 (11) | 58 (14) | 61 (16) | 61 (16) | 55 (13) | 50 (10) | 43 (6) | 39 (4) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:21 pm | 6:10 pm | 6:55 pm | 8:41 pm | 9:25 pm | 9:56 pm | 9:50 pm | 9:07 pm | 8:05 pm | 7:02 pm | 5:11 pm | 4:54 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Paris?
April and June to September. Expect highs around 73°F (23°C) and about 8 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are January and December.
What food is Paris known for?
Croissant: flaky, buttery layered pastry, best fresh from the bakery in the morning. Baguette: the long, crisp-crusted French loaf, bought fresh daily from the boulangerie. Macaron: a small almond-meringue sandwich biscuit with a ganache or buttercream filling.
Where can I book food tours in Paris?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
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