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Pure Chocolate Tour
Treat yourself with this chocolate walking tour in central Paris!
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Explore St-Germain-des-Prés during the festive season on a 3-hour guided walking tour focused on Christmas gourmet traditions. You'll visit specialty shops sampling seasonal pastries, chocolates, and French holiday delicacies, then retreat to a warm tea room to reflect on the experience.
In the heart of St-Germain-des-Prés, discover the joy of the holiday season with this special Christmas-themed gourmet food tour. Your guide will take you to some of the some wonderful specialty gourmet shops of the neighborhood, where you'll sample pastries, chocolates and other festive French products only available at this time of year. Learn about the traditional French "13 desserts" and sample delicious nougat, spiced gingerbread and candied fruits.
After visiting the neighborhood and discovering the Christmas market, you'll wrap up your tour by getting out of the winter cold and into a tea room, where you'll have a chance to sit, warm up, and enjoy tea, coffee, hot chocolate or mulled wine. An excellent way to celebrate Christmastime in Paris!
Highlights
- ✓Taste seasonal French Christmas pastries and artisan chocolates at local gourmet shops
- ✓Learn about the traditional French "13 desserts" custom and sample nougat, gingerbread, and candied fruits
- ✓Stroll through the St-Germain Christmas market with expert neighbourhood insights
- ✓Warm up indoors at a traditional Parisian tea room with hot beverages of your choice
- ✓Discover hidden specialty food vendors in one of Paris's most charming left-bank neighbourhoods
Insider tips
- ★Visit in early-to-mid December when Christmas markets are fully set up and seasonal products are at peak availability
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—3 hours on Paris's cobblestone streets adds up, and layers help manage temperature changes between walking and indoor stops
- ★Many gourmet shops have limited stock of festive items, so going earlier in the season increases your selection
Good to know
- •3-hour duration includes walking, sampling stops, and tea room time; bring water and wear weather-appropriate clothing
- •Tour is primarily walking-based on neighbourhood streets; uneven cobblestones typical of central Paris
- •Exact meeting point and start time provided upon booking confirmation
Who it's for
Food enthusiasts and culinary tourists seeking seasonal French specialtiesChristmas market lovers wanting curated, expert-guided discovery rather than solo browsingFamilies and couples looking for festive, indulgent holiday activities in ParisTravellers interested in French food traditions and neighbourhood culture
Best time to visit
December is essential—the tour celebrates Christmas-specific products and festive markets that are only available during the holiday season. Early-to-mid December offers the best selection before items sell out.
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