Top France Dining Experiences

Savor the flavors of French cuisine and soak in the postcard-worthy views from Montmartre during a private 4-course dinner in Paris. This meal is ideal for hungry travelers looking for an authentic French culinary experience in a distinctly Parisian atmosphere. Join your host at her home, where she prepares each classic dish. The seasonal menu may include cheese, smoked meats, and local produce. Don’t worry; dessert is a certainty.

Don’t just drink wine in Paris—blend your own during this winemaking workshop. In an 18th-century royal wine cellar in the heart of the city, learn how to create your own wine and design a personalized label with an experienced winemaker. Taste different grape varietals to select the ones you like, and then take your bottle with you at the end of class.

See D-Day through the eyes of Canadian troops on a full-day, small-group tour of Normandy with convenient round-trip transport from Paris. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts and anecdotes about landmarks relevant to Canadians, including Juno Beach, the Canadian Cemetery, and the Canada House. As you go, pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives, and learn about pivotal World War II conflicts and campaigns.

Wander the streets of Montmartre like a local on this walking tour of one of Paris’ most picturesque neighborhoods. Join your local guide and find hidden gems including castles, churches, and courtyards, and learn about the history of the area. Later, join your host for an authentic, home-cooked lunch full of French delicacies and local produce on their own private terrace.

One of the most celebrated French desserts is the macaron—a delicate, colorful cookie that's as Parisian as the Eiffel Tower. Uncover the secrets of this tasty dessert with this family-friendly baking experience. You don your apron, and join your kids on this culinary adventure, where you learn how to prepare macaron shells, filled with a delicious jelly. Best of all—when you're done—you can taste the cookies that you create.

Fashionistas flock to La Vallée Village, an outdoor outlet center located just outside Paris, but getting there can be a challenge without private transportation. Luckily, this shopping excursion—departing from the centrally-located 12th arrondissement—provides round-trip transfers, leaving you free to spend hours perusing well over 100 boutiques, including high-end retailers like Givenchy, Acne Studios, and Chloé.

Treat yourself to a unique French cooking class set inside the famous Les Halles Market of Avignon. Under the guidance of a master chef, you’ll create a menu using ingredients from the market itself, and then cook them to eat for lunch. If eating (not cooking) is more your thing, you can select a tasting-only option that includes a market visit, samples, and a cooking demonstration by the chef.

Passionate about travel and architecture, Céline and Yvan ZEYSSOLFF have set themselves the goal of democratizing one of France's finest heritages: WINE. The estate is no longer used solely as a working tool, but as a place for sharing, where wine is told through a family and regional history. This estate, rich in history and heritage, is a place for sharing, where wine enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts come away enriched not only culturally but also emotionally. It's an old family winery dating back to 1850, where history meets modernity! The immersive cellar experience is unique in France! You'll taste 5 Alsace wines and leave with a picnic basket to enjoy in the vineyards or at home! Children welcome! The visit is free for them, so come along without registering! However, if you register your children, they will also receive a picnic basket.

Spend a day in the countryside on a full-day tour from Nice. See the scenic beauty for yourself, from verdant vineyards to dramatic rocky cliffs. With your knowledgeable guide, stop in the scented town of Grasse. Tour the well-known Fragonard Perfumery. Visit the towns of Gourdon and Valbonne, before heading back to Nice. Tour group size is limited to eight people to ensure personalized attention from your guide.

Taste Paris's sweeter side on this private and personalized pastry and dessert tour of the beautiful Marais neighborhood. As you explore, your foodie local host will tell you all about French desserts and their significance in local culinary traditions. Your tour will take you to different food stops where you might taste eclairs, waffles, crepes Suzette, macarons, lemon tarts, and French coffee.

Take a private and personalized tour of Montmartre and its culinary delights on a stroll through the bohemian neighborhood. With so much to see—and eat—it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. With a local gourmand host, you’re introduced to tastings of 10 different sweet and savory French treats. Plus, you can tailor your tour to suit your tastes and dietary requirements.

Experience a unique sightseeing tour in a vintage Citroen 2CV car with a driver dressed in a classic Saint James outfit. With your private guide, admire Paris sights, including the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and the Moulin Rouge, from the passenger seat of the classic French car. Exploring Paris with your own wheels means you can cover more ground, so add on atmospheric neighborhoods such as Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Montmartre.

Start the day the French way. This breakfast experience held in a local's home in Nice is a great way to get to know local culture and meet new people while enjoying a huge homemade breakfast that includes pastries, cakes, pies, and fresh, warm croissants along with coffee, tea, and juice.

Skip the tourist spots in Nice and discover the city's traditional culinary scene on this small-group evening food tour. Try dishes chosen and prepared by locals in locations around Vieux Nice and the Promenade des Anglais, including tapenade, socca, and pissaladière. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a full meal, making this a great alternative to a traditional sit-down dinner.

There’s more to French cooking today than foie gras and heavy cream sauces. Learn how French families eat from your foodie host on this intimate private encounter. First, explore the farmers market, meet stallholders, discover the finest local organic produce, and shop for ingredients. Next, return to your host’s chic apartment, watch her prepare a globally influenced modern French feast, then share your meal at the dining table with wine.

Go sightseeing in Paris by luxury bus combined with an innovative and elegant restaurant-style lunch served on board. The bus comes equipped with 12 tables, a bar, and kitchen that serves gourmet fare like a Parisian bistro. An electronic tablet at each table provides optional audio-video commentary on almost 100 landmarks and other points of interest that you pass, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and more.

Celebrate Christmas in style on this holiday-edition River Seine cruise in Paris. Aboard your elegantly appointed sightseeing boat, toast to your loved ones with a glass of Champagne before settling in for a gourmet, 6-course meal accompanied by wine and live entertainment. As you cruise, admire waterside views of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed riverbanks and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Louvre, and Musée d’Orsay.

Head out on a 2-hour foodie tour of Aix-en-Provence, exploring the best local flavors and regional specialities. Sample meats, cheese, chocolates, macarons, and wine at spots around the city, each handpicked by a local. Learn the history behind each delicacy and make the most of your stay with insider tips on the best restaurants to visit.

France is known for its rich culinary culture, and where better to experience it than in Paris on this private and personalized tour. As you explore the Saint Germain neighborhood, you’ll try 10 different treats, including classic tapenade and macarons with a local host by your side. As you enjoy authentic local bites, you’ll also discover the area and its highlights. Plus, you can customize your itinerary before or during the tour to suit your tastes and preferences.

Aix-en-Provence is renowned for its gastronomy, but knowing where to find the best sweet and savory treats takes insider knowledge. Get a local’s introduction to the city during this small-group lunch crawl. Roam through bustling street markets and down picturesque alleys on the hunt for tastings like lavender ice cream and the anchovy-based dip, anchoïade. Listen to fun, informative stories along the way—and in between bites.

The Paradis Latin Cabaret is one of Paris’ most popular cabaret venues, renowned for its glamorous costumes and show-stopping choreography. With this exclusive VIP dinner-show package, experience the magic of a traditional French cabaret in style. Enjoy a delicious French dinner paired with a half bottle of Champagne Bollinger throughout the evening, and relax in VIP seating with a prime view of the spectacular show.

Delve into Burgundy’s wine capital and sample some of the flavors for which the region is famous on this 2-hour winery visit with tasting in Beaune. Visit the ageing cellars and admire the many barrels of wine slowly maturing in the cool depths. Wander through workshops where automated robots follow traditional winemaking techniques. Watch projections on giant screens and gain insight into the ways the region’s winemaking processes have evolved over the years. Finish your tour with a tasting session and sample three of the finished wines for yourself.

Combine a vivid opera performance with Parisian cuisine at this intimate venue in the city center. Seeing an opera in Paris usually means a formal night at a grand venue with seats far from the stage, but this unique dining experience brings the singers to you. Enjoy a three-course meal as a quartet of performers sing arias among the tables, filling the evening with music from the likes of Carmen and Tosca.

Grab four or more friends and take a seat at the table for a relaxed and social wine tasting at a wine cave in Carcassonne’s old town. Lasting around one and half hours, a knowledgeable wine expert will walk you through a sensory smorgasbord of fine wines accompanied by local side dishes. Learn about the history of winemaking from Roman times to the present day and be pleasantly surprised by the local varieties of wine as you experience six different drops. Tastings can be delivered in English, French, or Spanish.