April 11, Montmartre Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour, Paris…read more Our family of four with a son 9 and daughter 10 did a pastry and chocolate tour through Montmartre and it ended up being a really fun way to explore the area. Arrival and First Impressions The group was small, just our family and another family, which worked out well. The shops we visited were tiny so taking turns going in and out was part of the experience. Our guide was knowledgeable and walked us through side streets, small parks, and local spots we would never have found on our own. The Highlights We stopped at six different locations including chocolatiers, bakeries, and pastry shops. Highlights included a choux pastry, crepes, madeleines, artisan eclairs, and multiple chocolate tastings. The final stop for hot chocolate and macarons was excellent. The macarons were so good we ended up buying some to bring home. The tour was not just about food. We saw the Love Wall, hidden streets, and learned about the history of Montmartre including small details about the neighborhood that made it feel more personal. The Challenges The guide did not have a very loud voice so in a bigger group it might have been harder to follow, but with our small group it worked fine. Would We Return Yes, especially to try a different tour. It was a great mix of food and exploring. Final Thoughts This tour is a great way to experience Montmartre beyond just walking around. The combination of food, history, and hidden locations made it a memorable and worthwhile experience.

Their ticket purchasing process is misleading and unethical. You go about filling our information,…read morelike you do for many websites, but unlike any other website, you hit the "Next" button (for the third time) and suddenly you have purchased the ticket, without any opportunity to review your tour date, number of participants or even credit card info. All the previous "Next" buttons led to the next step in the process, as is implied by the word and as you would expect, but not this one - it is the final confirmation of purchase even though there is NO indication that this is about to happen. Then they tell you that there are no refunds under any circumstances and that the credit and ticketing laws do not apply to them. Perhaps this is because they are based in Cyprus, which I assume they have chosen precisely to evade regulations. Note that they say there are no refunds no matter what - even if your overall trip gets cancelled or the tour gets cancelled or the guide does not show up. Be very careful, or better yet, avoid these folks and do any of the other more legitimate tours out there for wherever you are travelling to.

This food tour in Paris is a must do! Not only was Richard so knowledgeable about food and was each…read moreplace on the tour an amazing stop, but he is a Paris native, super fun and interesting guide who shows you his Paris, so you can experience a Paris that you never knew. This tasty tour is such a fun way to spend an afternoon! Like most food tours you get small bites to eat and lots of great information about a neighborhood full of amazing restaurants and finds! One of the best pieces of information I learned was how to find the right kinds of bakeries in Paris by looking at their signage outside. Definitely go the next time you are traveling to Paris! My phone was dying or I would have many more photos to share!

Was visiting from the U.S and did a chocolate tour. It was fun, informative, and best of all, it…read morewas on foot so we were able to explore and see more of the city! We had an amazing time and our guide was very knowledgeable. He also provided us with a lot of tips on other things to do. I would definitely do it again :)

This past week I went on the Sweet Tooth Tour. It was in Saint Germain in the 6th which is truly…read morethe best neighborhood in Paris. The tour was so beautiful and we got Lisa as our guide. She was so welcoming, the facts were interesting, and the food was amazing. We got to try pastries, Carmel (my fav), flavored marshmallows, and an assortment of jams. Highly recommend this tour!!!

The tour came with much more than expected. From each place we visited, we got to choose multiple…read morethings to try. I tried a lot of new foods I wouldn't have been considered to get on my own. My favorite was the figs from a local market we stopped by. Our tour guide showed us a unique way to open and eat them.

We had a food tour in the Latin Quarter with Naomi. It was one of the best things we did in paris…read more You get a ton of food and learn so much about the oldest part of Paris. Our guide Naomi was an absolute delight. Amazing food, wine and experience!

Highlight our our Eurotrip! We easily found Marc and the group and were lead to a fantastic foodie…read moretour of the Latin Quarter. The food we ate appealed to my husband because it was classic French food so it felt like more than a tourist menu to him, and the history of the food and city made it all the more interesting. The food we ate appealed to me because there is no way we could have curated so much great food on our own. Marc was an expert in ordering cheese, pate, wine, oysters, crepes and so much more. Even if we had found the same shops in the neighborhood, we would not have been able to order/eat so well without Marc and being on the tour. I would take this tour again returning to Paris if I could. Both a fantastic meal and tour, wrapped up in one!

I did the Latin Quarter tour with two friends on a trip to Paris in October 2015. It was wonderful…read moreas John-Paul Fortney took us to quaint French restaurants that had authentic food and great wine pairings. There was a wonderful walking tour around town and was both interesting and fun. I am sorry we took the Tour on our last day in Paris or we would have taken another one. I am now going back to Paris on a trip with my family and we will be sure to sign up for the Montmartre Tour and maybe even another one!

This was truly one of the highlights of our trip! We took three tours while in Paris, one by Fat…read moreTire, one by Sight Seekers Delight, and this tour by John-Paul and both agreed that this was by far the most enjoyable. First, compared to the other two, it was such a value- you will not leave hungry! Second, John-Paul was a fantastic guide! He's an American who moved to France to perfect his French, ended up marrying a French girl, and staying. He was full of interesting insights into his experiences with French culture from an American perspective. He also provided information about regions of France, different types of wines, and the influential art history of the neighborhood. He was easy to locate with his brochure at the start of the trip and was it was clear he put a lot of thought and planning into the tour. At the end, he provided a wonderful list of his favorite places in Paris including restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops. He even offered us metro vouchers at the end in case we wanted to take the funicular up the mountain-side to see Sacre Coeur- the church of the sacred heart. The neighborhood has earned a bit of reputation for being "seedy" due to the street housing Moulin Rouge, which includes several sex shops. It's sort of unfortunate because while we took a quick stop down there to see the Moulin Rouge, the rest of the tour was like something out of a fairy tale. The hilly neighborhood is actually extremely charming, with a quaint residential vibe that we had been missing at many of our touristy destinations from earlier in the week. Not to mention the million dollar views down side streets, which due to the elevation of the neighborhood, provide views overlooking the rest of the city! If you are a lover of art history, top notch French cuisine, or just want to get a taste of the true local culture, take this tour. I promise you will not regret it!

We booked a private tour with Meet the Locals on July 9th at the Louvre . I wanted something…read moredifferent for our 16 year old granddaughter.So I booked a mystery tour "Who robbed the Mona Lisa." I cant tell you enough how much she loved it and the art she saw. The puzzles she had to solve to get clues. Amy was our guide and she was amazing. You can tell she loves her job and art. Our granddaughter is still talking about the tour and how much she learned and how fun it was. If you are worried that your kids will get overwhelmed or bored looking at all the art work this is the tour you should plan for them...we loved it

We booked a 2 hr private tour of The Louvre for kids with Meet The Locals. Our tour guide Justine…read morewas so knowledgeable & friendly. The kids loved it, and the adults learned new things too! I can't recommend this group enough, they did a stellar job & we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!

Betsy was an amazing, engaging and knowledgeable guide. She took the time to talk to each of the…read moreeight participants as we walked from stop to stop. She had a great relationship with each of the vendors, had interesting stories about places we passed. Come hungry. I could not believe the quantity of each serving. Every time I thought we were done we had another stop with more food. We went September 23, 2025.

This is our third Eating Europe walking tour and it won't be our last. These have been so much fun,…read moreplus you get a nice long walk, plus you get great food and drink (yes, includes adult beverages), and we've gotten wonderful guides each time. Interesting people who enjoy their work on these tours, for sure. Totally recommend. And remember, the company gets most of the payment, so please be generous with your tip, these have all been working folks who are doing this as a side hustle.

What a fun afternoon to spend in Paris Bonus points it was a…read morerainy day so this was the perfect outing to do and see some famous attractions while eating gastronomy food on board a bus!!! Service was stellar, the food itself was good but not amazing, the wines were decent and everyone gets a great view as only top deck by windows Was surprising bumpy at times on the road which made it hard to get good videos and not spill your wine!!!! The dinner would be fun to see everything lit up at night Just make sure you are aware that this is NOT A TOUR so there is no speaking of the attractions but if you go to the website it shows what places you will pass along the way The road version of the river cruise and something romantic to do in Paris with your loved one

This was an excellent choice for dinner during our one night in Paris. It happened to be a really…read morehot day, and after walking around in the heat, we were so happy to relax in air conditioning and still take in the sights of Paris. We were able to book the same day, which was super convenient. There was Wi-Fi on board, though my phone had trouble connecting. The menu and info are all available through the app or by scanning the QR code at your table. I liked that each party had their own little section, and they had acrylic organizers to keep your drinks from sliding around. The six-course tasting menu was delicious. They start you off with bread--and they keep refilling it. Our courses were: Salmon tartare with passionfruit A hazelnut perfect egg with artichoke velouté Seared sea bass with asparagus, broad beans, peas, and citrus beurre blanc Guinea fowl stuffed with tarragon, sweet potato mousseline, vitelotte chips, and jus Saint-Nectaire cheese Strawberry pistachio finger with raspberry gel We also did the wine pairing, which ended up being a great deal for drinks One highlight of the evening was a 15-minute stop at the Eiffel Tower just as the sun was setting. It was the perfect chance to snap some photos and stretch our legs. Just a heads-up: it's not a narrated tour. They don't announce landmarks as you pass them, so if you're interested in sightseeing, follow the route map on your phone. If you're just in it for the ride and the food, that's a different story. The panoramic windows offer great views, but you'll mostly see the side you're seated on--so you might have to be friendly with your neighbors if you want photos from the other side. Overall, it was a great way to enjoy dinner and see some of Paris at the same time.

We just spent a week-plus with Debbi on a custom, family tour of Southwest France. We gave her the…read morethings we were interested in - cheese, wine, great food and history- and we got it all. Wonderful venues, wonderful food experiences, terrific exposure to French culture, and a guide and driver to make the whole experience worry-free. The entire process was collaborative and we ended up with an A+ experience - all four of us agreed, which is not easy! If you want an insider look at things French with someone who is knowledgeable, friendly, smart and helpful, choose Domaines-Terroirs.

My wife and I met Debbi and Jean-Paul at a neighborhood bistro over coffee and began our adventure…read moreinto cheese. On our personal tour, we visited a local cheese shop and learned to how to determine the age of the cheeses displayed. The "affineur" guided us to several of his basement caves to observe different cheeses and aging techniques. Next, we visited a small but well known artisan's shop. Throughout our tour, Debbi and Jean-Paul provided background information and were attentive to our questions. We bought a great variety of cheese to enjoy later at Debbie's apartment. This was especially fun because, although we have rented apartments and houses, we have rarely received an invitation to socialize with the "natives" in their homes. We had a relaxing luncheon with our hosts with our cheese and a salad, and a variety of breads and wines to accentuate them. We'd love to do this again, there's so much more cheese yet to sample.

Ah we had the best time! We booked a private cooking class. You can have up to 8 people but we only…read morehad 4. The total price is the same though. They have some lockers up front for your belongings and a coat rack. Our guests were late. The ladies let us in to a waiting area where they had snacks and coffee/tea. We hung out on the couches. The chef was so kind as to wait to start the class for us and she even stayed late so we had our full class time. Wow. We made croissants and other pastries. The recipes were given to us via QR code at the end of the class. We were able to ask questions throughout. Chef was making jokes and making sure everyone was pulling their weight. In the end, she created a gorgeous table scape of our items and even organized them as to who made what. We worked in teams and I think the lady team items looked better than the guy team items. Haha. Everything tasted good though! Chef opened a bottle of champagne for us at the end and we drank and ate. We took everything home in large paper bags to savor again. The class was so fun and very safe. It was worth every penny. In fact just being on their email list is worth it. They have wonderful emails with recipes!

The experience started with shopping at the local market, which was such a fun and authentic way to…read morelearn about French ingredients and culture. Fabrice is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about food. He encouraged us to step outside our comfort zones and try new things, which made the experience even more memorable. A couple of things to know before you go: there is quite a bit of standing throughout the class, and there is a TON of food. Seriously--skip breakfast that morning because you'll be enjoying a generous meal by the end! The only downside was that our class was combined with another family whose dynamic was quite different from ours, but that didn't take away from the quality of the experience itself. Overall, this was a wonderful way to spend a day in Paris. We learned so much, enjoyed incredible food, and created great memories. I would absolutely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and authentic Parisian experience.