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Semi-Private or Private Exploration of Iconic French Tastes in the Breathlessly Chic Covered Passages and Louvre District
Are you ready to try unmissable Parisian flavors, many with stories to tell…. To savor the culinary heritage of France by visiting the exceptional local artisans and hear their stories…
Savor a wanderlust tasting walk through some of Paris’ best local hidden gems — we’ll decode the French Patisserie for you, in the stories of our friends — passionate local artisans.
Our Culture. Our History. Our Tastes. (Our Friends.)
✰ Croissants + Pain au Chocolat ✰
Have you ever tasted a croissant has won awards? (Welcome to Paris…)
✰ Surprise Pastries ✰
First we try what’s best, then we try what’s next…
✰ Chocolates + Macarons ✰
We’ll taste the neighbors’ secret spots and zigzag away from the crowd.
✰ Coffee, Parisian-style ✰
Let’s try some of the best coffee in Paris (alternatives available for non-coffee drinkers) and learn about the French way of drinking coffee at a charming spot that was named ‘Best Independent European Coffeeshop’ (Read our founder’s article on French Coffee here.)
✰ Opulent French Cheeses + Award-Winning Baguette(s) ✰
Meet our friend, the cheesemonger. (He has a surprise for us.) Award-winning French cheeses at the market. Let’s try something special, like France’s most opulent cheese…(You can have brie at home)
✰ The ‘Belly of Paris’, Decoded ✰
Let’s join local Parisians as we stroll through Paris’ traditional food connaisseur street for a baguette taste comparison and learn to about French food customs.Including why the ‘French way of eating’ is a part of UNESCO World Heritage
We are local Parisians who are so passionate about the gastronomic culture of Paris that we created a magazine about French food + culture, and one of Paris’ most-subscribed newsletters on substack. And we are ravenous to share our intel…
…who makes the best croissants? Roasts the best coffee? Pâtisseries? Baguettes?
Discover why, ‘the French Way of Eating’ was designated an important part of World Heritage by UNESCO.
Let’s take a stroll, meeting at the chic 2nd arrondissement.
We’ll zigzag charming hidden covered passages + charming royal arcades to discover the historic Belly of Paris.
Savor the best Croissants + ‘beaucoup’ Pastries, Chocolates, Pâtisseries… classics to newcomers.
It’s time that you find out what the big deal is about the French baking scene.
Much more than a French Sweet and Savory journey — this is a dive into the culture and passion behind our most iconic and beloved flavors…a convivial walk with a passionate local gastronomy + culture expert about life in the world capital of deliciousness…through royal passages, past scandalous architecture, past recommended places to return for dinner, drinks, shopping.
See unexpected sights as well as the gems of historic Paris.
Who makes the best macarons?
The best new things you haven’t yet heard of?
Join us and find out!
This leisurely walk is two experiences in one — stroll charming, elegant, 2nd district of Paris (with stories to tell) whilst savoring the best tastes of Paris with a passionate local Food Scene Researcher. (Don’t eat before…)
In the shadow of the Louvre and the footsteps of kings and queens, we explore the patisseries, coffeeshops, boulangeries, and market street, as mentioned in PARIS > D E F I N E D MAGAZINE based on our glutinous investigations.
Les Infos
This Semi-Private Experience has a maximum group size is approximately 8 guests. For private groups, we can tailor the experience and accommodate greater numbers. Contact us at hello@curiosity-collective.com and we’ll craft a custom event to remember.
We walk for about 2.5 hours at a leisurely pace, making many stops along the way. Total time for the experience ranges from 2.5 hours to 3 hours depending on the pace of the group.
We begin at the Passage du Grand Cerf at 81 Boulevard de Sebastopol, and end in the Grand Boulevards district.
Available Monday through Saturday at 10 am and 2pm. All food included. We also offer this walk in le Marais historic district, and the charming Montmartre village, as well as near the Eiffel Tower, St. Germain-des-pres, and the Latin Quarter by request.
Effortless Booking, Total Flexibility
We do our best to accommodate your schedule simply and with rapid confirmation.
For individually booked events:
‣After booking, you’ll receive instant confirmation via email, which you can use to access your reservation
‣Cancellations up to 3 days before the start of the event are fully refunded.
For privately-booked events:
‣Privately-booked events for groups larger than 10 can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 10 days before the start of the event for a full refund and up to 72 hours before for a 50% credit on other tours.
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