Taste the Best of Paris Food at These Markets and Tours

While the City of Light is known for many things, most especially its renowned sites such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, it’s also known for its authentic Paris food! It’s not just about croissants, macarons, and foie gras. Paris actually has much more to offer if you want an extra-delectable Parisian trip.

Here, we explore several Paris food markets, tours, and more in your hunt for the best bites in the city. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready for this yummy list!

Considered one of the oldest covered markets in Paris, Marché des Enfants Rouges is home to several food stalls, restaurants, flower stands, and bars offering both authentic Paris food and international cuisine. When you visit, make sure to sample these must-tries: pasta, crepes, tartines, Lebanese falafel, Japanese bento boxes, and more!

Apart from the food you can taste here, they also sell fresh produce and baked goods such as fruit, bread, cheese, and vegetables that you can take to a park for a picnic or snack on when you go back to your hotel!

At Marché d'Aligre, you’ll be greeted by colorful fruits and vegetables, as there are several stalls here that sell fresh produce. But they also sell many other types of Paris food, like French cheese and cured meats perfect for building your charcuterie board, fresh oysters, lemon-glazed madeleines, and of course, wine.

They also sell vintage clothing and antiques here.

Marché Raspail has so many options for you to choose from. They have fresh fruits and vegetables, depending on what’s in season, as well as organic products. They also have many cheese options, like goat cheese and brie. For bread, they of course sell baguettes, as well as loaves and other French pastries. Don’t miss out on some French specialties: fresh quiches, potato pancakes, and oysters.

This Montmartre food tour will take you to one of the charming neighborhoods in Paris. During the tour, you’ll be immersed in the village’s restaurant scene, history, and culture. You’ll get to know Montmartre’s must-visit restaurants and shops where you can score the best French snacks and dishes. 

For this Paris food tour at least, you’ll taste some of the best chocolates, macarons, crepes, galettes, and other French pastries. The tour will also take you to a local butcher shop to try authentic hams and cured sausages. Really, one of the best ways to get to know a city is through its food!

The Seine River is already an iconic attraction in itself. But getting to ride a boat that comes with a 3-course dinner on the Seine River is something else! It’s an experience that’s one for the books because of the atmosphere during the cruise, the city views, and the superb menu. For the appetizer, you’ll have Lentilles corail et brunoise de légumes, crème au raifort, dés de saumon fumé (Coral lentils and vegetable brunoise, horseradish cream, diced smoked salmon); for your casserole dish, you can choose between Sauté de volaille à l’estragon, courgettes confites, carottes et fèves (Sautéed veal with tarragon, zucchini, carrots, fava beans) or Fricassée de crevettes à la Provençale, fenouil et pommes de terre safranées (Shrimp fricassee Provence-style, fennel and saffron potatoes); and for your dessert, you can choose one between panna cotta abricot, brisure de nougat de Montélimar (Apricot panna cotta, nougat chunks) or mousse chocolat blanc façon stracciatella (White chocolate mousse with chocolate chips).

They also offer a plant-based menu, but be sure to reserve that one ahead.

Your Paris food trip will not be complete without at least a glass of wine. This Champagne wine tasting day tour will take you to the town of Champagne, outside of Paris. Once you get to the vineyard, you’ll be enlightened with the history and significance of the region, as well as the winemaking process. You’ll also get to visit some cellars from famous brands like Moët & Chandon, Mumm, Lanson, Mercier, and Nicolas Feuillatte. And of course, included in your tour is the tasting of eight different varieties of wine.

A scrumptious French lunch will then be served, along with three different champagnes. Your last stop will be at a winery with a museum showcasing the many tools used in champagne and winemaking.

You’re now ready to explore the best of Paris food on your next trip! Just make sure to book some activities in advance to secure your slot. Happy and safe travels!

The French mostly eat pastries like croissants, pain au chocolat, and pain au raisin. Baguette with butter and jam is also a staple. All are best paired with a cup of coffee.

Paris doesn’t officially have a national dish; however, pot-au-feu (a slow-cooked beef and vegetable stew) is widely considered to be one in France.

The French baguette, of course! It’s a staple in French cuisine, perfect to have at any time of day.