7 Pastry & Dessert Tours in France Worth the Morning

1.Day or Sunset Cruise with Drink, Ice Cream or Dessert

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,225 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Our pick

Spend an hour on the Seine with views of Notre Dame, the Louvre, Parisian bridges, and the Eiffel Tower. Cruise by day, at sunset, or after dark, using a multilingual audio guide. Your ticket also includes a treat or drink collected separately at Trocadéro.

“We timed this perfectly so we did one way in daylight/dusk the other way getting dark, so everything was lit up. It was magical and we really enjoyed it!”

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2.Entrance Ticket to the Chocolate Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,105 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

At Le Musée Gourmand du Chocolat, follow cacao from Olmec, Maya, and Aztec rituals to modern chocolate making. Taste samples, watch two Meilleurs Ouvriers de France demonstrate the craft, and let children tackle a chocolate treasure hunt. The self-guided visit uses French, English, and Spanish panels.

“It's was a lovely experience...you can learn a lot about the history of chocolate, they have an activity book for kids and you can eat plenty of chocolate during your visit.”

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3.Private Montmartre Food Tour with Wine, Cheese & Pastries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $302Top rated

Spend about three and a half hours with a private English-speaking guide in Montmartre, tasting French cheeses, pastries, crêpes, macarons, chocolates, cured meats, bread, and a secret dish. Guides such as Mattheiu, Rita, and Baptiste bring local food and neighborhood stories to the walk.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Rita. We learned so much about the food of France and had a delicious experience on top of it! I would definitely recommend this tour without reserve”

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4.Paris French Sweets Tasting Tour with Pastries and Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 947 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about three hours tasting French sweets, bread, and chocolate while walking through either Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais. Your English-speaking local guide connects the food with Parisian life and neighborhood history. Past guides praised by name include Josie, Gilles, Luis, and Giles, though guide assignments can vary.

“Our guide was fantastic. Great with the kids and adults. Very generous with her knowledge and enthusiasm. Absolutely a highlight of our trip to France!”

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5.A Morning in Paris Food Tour: Croissants, Baguettes & Chocolate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 556 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $125

Spend 2.5 hours tasting Parisian staples with an English-speaking guide, from Viennese coffee and waffles to quiche, cheese, baguette, croissants and bean-to-bar chocolate. The route begins near Palais Royal and ends on Rue du Nil, with groups capped at 10 people.

“It was so fun and delicious food. We learned so much about chocolate, croissants and bread!! Our guide was great as she had gone to school for a pastry chef so she shared amazing info. Thank you Jessita for guiding us through Paris!!!”

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6.45-minute Chocolate Making Workshop at Choco-Story

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 444 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

At Choco-Story on Boulevard de Bonne Nouvelle, a French or English-speaking chocolatier guides you through a 45-minute decorating workshop. Shape bars, dip orange and marshmallows, add nuts and sweets, then take home 250 to 300 g of chocolate and an apron. Museum admission, tastings, and a virtual demonstration are included.

“we all had a really fun time. a little rushed, maybe increase time to 50 min”

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7.Passy-Grigny: Chocolate and Champagne Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 208 reviews · from $31

Visit Champagne Dom Caudron in Passy-Grigny for a 75-minute English tour of Champagne production, from the first press to the modern vat house. Guides such as Clémentine, Fanny, and Katja have led engaging visits, ending with three Champagne and chocolate pairings.

“So informative really enjoyed our time there and our guide was fab.”

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