Visit the oldest patisserie in Paris, taste the traditional French crêpe and learn about the history of the Paris-Brest dessert.
With so many boulangeries, patisseries, and cafes lining the streets of Paris, it's hard to know where to begin. Put down your guidebook and set off on a tour that'll give you an even deeper love for French pastries and desserts. The tour is short and sweet, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the rest of Paris when you're finished. Kick off your tour with a visit to an award-winning local bakery. You'll try their famous pain au chocolate that's the perfect balance of flakey texture and flavor.Just a few steps away, tucked inside one of Paris’s historic covered passages, is a small, family-run tea salon with over 20 years of history. You’ll enjoy a freshly made, seasonal cake—perhaps a bright fraisier, a smooth Mont Blanc, or another in-house specialty—while soaking up the atmosphere of this quiet spot.After that, you'll embark on a guided stroll of Paris' famous covered passageways to take photos and uncover hidden boutiques and historic cafés. Then, get back to the food at bean-to-bar chocolate shop in the heart of the city. Next, you'll taste a Brittany regionêpe spot: a traditional French crêpe served with a glass of apple cider. Finish off your tour with a bite into a colorful macaron at a boutique pastry shop that puts a modern twist on French. You'll even find out where this iconic dessert actually comes from. This tour lets you experience a side of Paris that most visitors miss, trying treat after treat at every stop.
