Top Île-de-France Spring Break

Spend an evening at the iconic Moulin Rouge in Paris—and enhance your experience—where you enjoy a 3-course gourmet dinner with wine before watching the latest show, "Féerie." Secure your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Then, dine on quintessential French dishes before watching the famous troupe of dancers performing the famous cancan (as well as other fun and risqué numbers).

Indulge in a true gourmet French experience: preparing, cooking, and enjoying your own 3-course meal. Choose between a 4.5- or 6-hour Paris culinary course (a 1.5-hour market visit is optional) then set out to learn the tricks and techniques of French cooking. An instructor will help you through the steps of creating an appetizer, main dish, and dessert. French wine is also included with your gourmet lunch.

Le Marais district of Paris is known for being a foodie paradise—but it takes insider knowledge to dodge the tourist traps and see where locals eat. Ideal for carb lovers, this small-group gastronomy tour includes a classic French pastry, a croque monsieur at a restaurant once frequented by Jim Morrison, and crispy fried falafel. Plus, it's topped off with chocolates and macarons and paired with red and white wine.

Most visitors in Montmartre have to choose between learning about the neighborhood’s unique bohemian history and indulging in local gastronomy—on this small-group combo tour, enjoy the best of both worlds as you discover a hand-picked selection of foodie stops. Along the way, learn about the artists and rebels who gave the hilltop neighborhood its enduring avant-garde reputation.

Escape the crowds of Paris by spending an evening tasting wine and cheese in a quiet neighbourhood near Canal Saint-Martin. During this small-group experience, you’ll learn about the wine-making process and the science behind it while sipping and sampling five local grapes—each paired with cheese, olives, or dessert. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or a curious foodie lover, this tour is perfect for living out some of the local culture on vacation.

Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of French wine—and learn more than you could sipping glasses on your own—during this private wine-tasting experience, hosted near Père Lachaise cemetery in Paris. Sample three wines, tasting your way through different styles and origins, and pair your drinks with cured meat, cheese, and aperitif snacks. Along the way, learn the stories behind the bottles, and walk away with new knowledge.

Become more familiar with French wines, and try varietals that you might have otherwise missed, with this small-group wine and Champagne tasting evening in Paris. Led by a sommelier, learn about France's wine history and culture and specific manufacturing techniques as you try different wines from around the country. Well-suited for foodies and those looking for something a little calmer than going to a bar.

See and taste magnificence on this full-day tour from Paris that takes you to the Chambord Chateau and Loire Valley wineries. At Chambord, learn all about the French Renaissance castle during an audio tour, then head to the Loire Valley to visit a gourmet restaurant or winery, where lunch and wine tastings are included. Before heading back to Paris, the trip also includes more tastings at a family-run winery.

One of Paris' most atmospheric neighborhoods, Le Marais is also one of the best places to eat in the City of Light—and this small-group tour will whisk you off the tourist trail and straight to the locals-loved culinary highlights. Enjoy more than 10 tastings across six stops, and enjoys such as French onion soup, escargot, and more, with wine pairings.

Paris is known for its gastronomy, but visitors often find themselves in tourist traps. Visit locally loved foodie hot spots on this private food tour through Le Marais. From pastries and a classic cheese board to boeuf bourguignon and snails, enjoy a customized culinary journey through one of the city’s hippest neighborhoods with vegetarian options available. This tour requires a minimum of two participants.

Enjoy a truly Parisian experience with this wine and cheese tasting tour in the City of Lights. Whether you’re a beginner or aspiring oenologists, you’ll learn about the wine regions of France and diverse grapes from enthusiastic experts. In the boutique tasting area, sip varieties requested by the group and selected by your guide and taste hard and soft artisanal cheeses paired with each wine for maximum flavour.

This tour offers a real tasting route through Parisian gastronomy, while discovering the history and atmosphere of the neighborhood. Each stop is accompanied by explanations of French culinary products and traditions. Throughout the route, participants sample several specialties, including macaroons, artisan chocolate, a freshly prepared pancake, as well as cheeses, cold cuts and baked goods from local addresses. The experience ends at Chez Guilhem, a friendly neighborhood wine bar where the group is welcomed in a privatized room. Participants can sit down, share a savoury buffet and enjoy white wine and red wine in a relaxed atmosphere, as in a real French aperitif. With human-sized groups and a generous selection of tastings, this tour offers a simple and authentic way to discover French cuisine.

Spend a decadent afternoon in the French capital with a wine and cheese tasting in Paris, guided by a knowledgeable sommelier. Sample wines from various regions, learning how each produces different wines. Find out the proper way to taste wine rather than just sampling randomly by yourself. Nibble on French cheeses well-matched to the wines while you sip in a comfortable converted wine cellar in the center of Paris.

This tour blends two of Paris’s finest pleasures: wine and history, into one unforgettable experience. Instead of choosing between a wine tasting and a walking tour, you’ll enjoy both. Taste champagne, orange wine, and classic French reds while exploring hidden gems in the Marais and on Île Saint-Louis. With stops at handpicked wine bars, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and a sommelier-style intro to wine tasting, this tour offers a truly local and sensory way to experience Paris. - Discover the Marais neighborhood and its hidden streets - Learn about the history of the oldest Parisian neighborhoods - Learn to taste wine like a sommelier - A small-group tour offers a more intimate experience - Perfect for wine lovers who enjoy going off the beaten path - Includes wine tastings and food (cheese/charcuterie platter, olive tapenade)

France is world-renowned for its delicious cheese and butter, and this hands-on workshop lets you dive into the country’s cheesemaking and butter-making heritage. Visit a traditional local ‘fromagerie’ (cheese shop), “Paroles de Fromagers”, meet the cheesemakers, and learn the secrets of cheese and butter making during a fun and interactive workshop. Finally, sample some of the delicious cheeses paired with French wine.

Paris is one of the world’s great food cities, so it can be hard to know what to eat. Hit four different eateries for sit-down tastings on this private tour of one of the city’s most charismatic areas: Le Marais. Sample cheese, charcuterie, French-style tapas, snails, crepes, and more, washed down with wine and beer or soft drinks. Unusually for Paris, there are options for celiacs, vegetarians, and vegans.

Explore Montmartre, one of Paris's prettiest areas with views over the city, on an immersive food and wine tour. Get an overview of French cuisine even if you're short on time as you sample world-famous cheeses, authentic pastries, and more. Discover the district's best eateries and avoid falling for tourist traps.

Finding standout food on Paris’ popular Left Bank can be difficult when tourist-oriented options compete with authentic local favorites. Let an expert lead you to handpicked spots around Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where you can sample French food, wine, and spirits while learning about local gastronomy. Discover noteworthy producers and specialties without researching where to eat and drink on your own.

The French know that wine and cheese are made for each other, but this guided experience helps you figure out which varieties of each complement one another. Treat your taste buds to this perfect pairing at a specialty cheese cellar beneath the streets of Paris. Taste several different cheeses accompanied by wines chosen to complement the aged flavors, plus bites of baguette.

Discover the vineyards of Northern Burgundy, accompanied throughout the day by a wine expert guide, where the Chablisien and Auxerrois terroirs produce some of the world’s finest and most expressive Chardonnays. Your day begins with hotel pick-up in Paris. Enjoy a comfortable drive with a fresh croissant while your guide shares stories about the history and terroir of Chablis. Start at a prestigious Chablis domain. Explore the vineyards and cellars, learn the production process, and enjoy your first tasting of crisp, elegant Chablis. Continue through the vineyards and pause at a viewpoint to enjoy a glass of wine while learning about grape varieties and vine work. Lunch is served at a traditional Burgundy restaurant, paired with local wines. In the afternoon, visit a smaller, family-run Auxerrois estate. Meet the winemaker, explore the vineyards, and taste artisanal wines. Relax on the drive back to Paris with a drop-off at Hotel de Ville, taking home unforgettable memories.

Get an insider’s view of the Marais and learn facts you’d unlikely discover on your own when you visit with a guide. This history and food tasting tour makes it possible to learn about the long history of this district as you walk around, with stops at different eateries, historic landmarks, places of worship, and public spaces. Along the way, sample traditional French food.

Discover one of the Latin Quarter’s must-visit foodie destinations when you tour the Rue Mouffetard’s famed market—and follow up your explorations with a tutored food and cheese tasting—on this small-group tour. Meet your guide right in the market, chat with local producers, and then head to an intimate restaurant. You’ll taste several different wines alongside a French cheese plate, and will learn about the art of pairing from the restaurant’s chef.

This half-day gastronomic tour puts Paris’ tastiest treats—from gourmet cheeses to delicate pastries—at your fingertips. Get insider knowledge on the most happening hotspots in Montmartre, the city’s cobblestoned arts district, and meet some of the most talented food artisans in the capital. Stop at eight pre-selected food venues and get a peek at landmarks along the way, from the Moulin Rouge to the Basilica of Sacré Coeur.