France · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in France Worth the Morning

28 tours  ·  from $66

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 lunch experiences that hold up, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Leaving Paris before the city wakes up
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

1.Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,877 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris with an English-speaking guide to Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery. The day includes the Utah Beach Museum, a two-course lunch with Norman cider, and guides such as Maja, John, Sam, and Raymond on select departures.

“Full day bus trip with a meal and a number of incredible stops. Learned a ton about an unforgettable day in world history.”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - Boarding at Port de la Bourdonnais
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

2.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Start beneath the Eiffel Tower at 12:45 pm for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens cruise with private-table seating, a three-course à la carte lunch, wine, and live music. You’ll pass Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Neuf, and the Parisian Statue of Liberty aboard a glass-canopy boat.

“Great way to view the city from the Seine. Gourmet lunch, attentive and friendly service. Generous with the wine.”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie - Getting to the restaurant at 1 PM
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Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

3.3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,097 reviews · from $80

Enjoy a 1.5-hour, three-course lunch at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. Chef Thierry Marx shapes the seasonal menu, while your table offers views toward the Seine, Trocadéro, or La Défense. First-floor lift access is included, but the second and third floors cost extra.

“The experience was amazing with a wonderful dining experience. Food was excellent as well as the service. You mentioned a guide and there was no guide to be found. We had to find out the where and when all by ourselves.”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00 - Arriving at the south entrance
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Paris: Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00

4.Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 30m · from $83

Meet at the Eiffel Tower’s south entrance 30 minutes early, pass express security, and take the lift to Madame Brasserie. Choose a three-course French lunch by Chef Thierry Marx, with seating near the city or Seine views. Afterward, explore the first floor, including its glass floor and exhibits.

“The food was good. My waiter Benjamin was exquisite, he needs to be paid more”

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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch - Moulin de Fourges: a welcome pause by the river
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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

5.Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,948 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242

Spend about nine and a half hours visiting Monet’s home and gardens at Giverny, eating a three-course lunch at an old mill, and touring Versailles by coach from Paris. Choose a live guide or mobile audio option, and check dates for the seasonal Musical Fountains show.

“We had a lovely time at Monet’s Garden and lunch was lovely. Unfortunately the heavy rain meant we did not see much of the Versaille gardens. Those who ventured out were soaked. Umbrellas were not any help. It would have been better to do the garden first as it was not yet raining then but that was not possible. Lots of people ! We still had a great day and our lovely guide was very knowledgeable and kept us on time.”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - Inside a major Champagne house
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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

6.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Travel from Paris in a small air-conditioned minivan with a wine expert, visit a major Champagne house and smaller producers, and taste eight Champagnes. You’ll enjoy croissants, a traditional lunch with pairings, vineyard views, and guidance from hosts such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, or Nicholas, depending on the day.

“This was my favorite day in France. We had Celia as a guide and she was wonderful. She was very personable, answered all our questions, and was an excellent driver. The champagne houses we went to were beautiful and the champagne was delicious. I highly recommend this trip.”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine - Finding Port Solférino beside Musée d’Orsay
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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

7.3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,416 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Board at Port Solférino for a relaxed 90-minute lunch aboard a glass-enclosed Paris Seine boat. Enjoy salmon, a choice of sea bass or guinea fowl, dessert, and coffee while passing the Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Notre Dame, Pont Neuf, and Musée d’Orsay. French and English hosts are available.

“Boat ride was lovely although would have liked a guide pointing out what sights we were passing by. Enjoyed the food and service very much.”

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Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch - Utah Beach Museum explains the first American landing
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Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

8.Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,082 reviews · 14 hours · from $117

Spend 14 hours tracing D-Day from Paris with an English-speaking guide such as Sam, Maja, Ash, or Lawrence. Visit Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery, with coach transport and a two-course Norman lunch with cider.

“John was excellent, I learned so much from him and he made learning enjoyable.”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - What changes with the 4.5-hour class
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

9.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet at Le Foodist on Rue du Cardinal Lemoine for a hands-on French cooking class led by chefs such as Frédéric, Luc, Luke, or Paolo. Choose the six-hour option for a market visit, croissant, coffee, and cheese tasting before preparing lunch, pairing wine, and taking home electronic recipes.

“This was such a treat! So happy we booked this class and included the visit to the market. Frederic was a wonderful host and instructor. We walked to the market, learned about cheeses, purchased our produce and then returned to the kitchens to prepare our delicious meal. Frederic was the consummate instructor and we learned about French food culture in addition to many French cooking techniques. We also met the pastry instructor Stephane who was truly lovely also! This was an all around terrific experience. 10 out of 10!!”

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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Lunch at the Moulin de Fourges
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

10.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

Travel from central Paris to Monet’s house and water lily gardens in Giverny, enjoy a three-course lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, then tour Versailles and the Hall of Mirrors. The advertised group limit is 15, though some departures have been larger.

“Everything went very smoothly! Madame Marie-Amelia was so patient and informative- even with an infant in the group. Would definitely recommend this excursion.”

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Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise - Three-course lunch inside the Eiffel Tower
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Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

11.Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Start with a multilingual coach tour past Paris icons, then enjoy a three-course lunch at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. Finish with a one-hour Seine cruise, using audio commentary in many languages. This suits first-time visitors who want major sights without planning every connection.

“Great way to see the main sights of Paris in 1 day! Lunch at the Eiffel Tower was splendid and we took the river cruise at sunset…the views of the city at night on the river were breathtaking! Highly recommend this day tour!”

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From Bordeaux: St-Emilion Day Tour with Tastings and Lunch - Meeting at Olala Bordeaux
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From Bordeaux: St-Emilion Day Tour with Tastings and Lunch

12.St-Emilion Day Tour with Tastings and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · from $177

Spend seven hours with an English-speaking guide such as Margaux, Jeremy, Nicole, or Vincent, touring Saint-Émilion, three wineries, and eight or more wine samples. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned minivan, eat a château picnic, and return to central Bordeaux.

“It was excellent and well organised. The guide Renee was very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable and provided great insight about the wine region. It is highly recommended to take the tour as you cannot walk in to wineries for tasting on your own without prior booking. Cheers Dinesh”

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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch - Château Ambe Tour Pourret and the vineyard picnic
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Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

13.Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Travel from Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion in a small group, then ride well-kept e-bikes along quiet vineyard roads to two family-friendly wine estates. Expect guided tastings, a picnic of French cheeses and charcuterie, village walking time, and another tasting in town. Guides such as Pauline, Maude, Vincent, and Taylor bring strong local wine knowledge.

“We were a little disappointed at first that the rain made biking in St Emilion impossible. Yev our guide was so positive and brought his knowledge and tireless energy to our day of touring that we focused on all the things we could experience rather than not being able to bike. We began walking the cobblestone streets and hearing historical tidbits and appreciating the beautiful architecture. We visited 2 chateaus, tasted delicious wines and even visited an ancient cave. Our last activity was visiting a wine merchant for more tastings. We had the best day ever and highly recommend this tour, our guide Yev and Rustic Vines!!!!”

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Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch - Reims Cathedral and the Champagne towns
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Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

14.Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel from Paris in a small group of up to eight with a certified wine expert driver-guide. Visit a major Champagne house and a family-run producer, enjoy lunch with pairings, and taste at least eight Champagnes across Reims, Epernay, and the surrounding vineyards.

“Best guide ever! He was friendly, helpful, very lovely person. The lunch provided was amazing! Overall great tour!”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - Why the cheese pairings matter
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch

15.Wine and Cheese Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Spend two hours at Ô Chateau near the Louvre tasting five French wines, including Champagne, with five artisanal cheeses. English-speaking sommeliers such as Jasmina, Gerald, Willy, and Paul explain regions, labels, Champagne-making, and pairing in a friendly cellar setting. Generous servings make this both lunch and a lesson.

“Such a great time! learned so much about French wine and got to try some great options. Would highly recommend! Another local tour guide actually recommended this venue which I already had this activity booked, so you know they are doing something right.”

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