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We recently got back from a whirlwind nine-day trip to Paris, France, and Malta. It was the kids’ spring break, and let’s face it, Paris is always a good idea! Since we have been to Paris multiple times already, on this trip, we stayed in the Montmartre neighborhood for three days and absolutely loved it! Montmartre is located north of the city center, in the 18th arrondissement. While we were there, Eating Europe invited Matt and me on a Montmartre food tour.
The Montmartre food tour was a lot of fun, and I wanted to share the details with all of you in case you’re interested in trying it. Matt and I were hosted for our tour, but we paid to add on Abby. I’m glad we did, because food tours are a fun activity when traveling with teens!
Taking An Eating Europe Montmartre Food Tour
The Montmartre food tour we took was led by a company called Eating Europe. Eating Europe offers food tours in cities throughout Europe. In Paris, they currently offer five different small-group food tours in Paris and a private, customizable tour option.
Eating Europe’s food tours range from central Paris to outlying neighborhoods and take you to popular foodie destinations as well as hidden gem restaurants, bakeries, diners, and hole-in-the-wall shops. Their tours are highly rated and very popular among tourists seeking a culinary adventure.
The actual tour we took can be found here: Montmartre Food & Wine Tour.
Our Montmartre Food Tour Overview
During the three-hour Montmartre food tour in Paris, we stopped at nine different places and walked quite a bit around the neighborhood. We took in the beautiful scenic overlooks, admired the unique French architecture, and explored the charming atmosphere of the Montmartre neighborhood. Our guide, Jesita, was an experienced foodie who studied food history in school. She was able to weave interesting historical lore and modern context together to help us better understand every dish we enjoyed.
Please use this post for informational purposes and not as a guaranteed tour itinerary. Each tour will vary a bit in terms of the restaurants it visits and the food it offers. It’s often dependent on the day of the week and availability at the various establishments. However, I do think our tour was very representative of what you can generally expect and was accurate to the Eating Europe tour description.
These Paris food tours are walking tours, so it’s always best to wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. We always recommend layers and bringing a light tote bag for any purchases along the way.
And this goes without saying, but make sure to start your Montmartre food tour hungry!
Our Montmartre Food Tour Stops
I want to cover all the great places we visited on our Montmartre food tour, as well as the food and drinks we tried on our tour. I also did my best to take photos when possible, so those are included here.
Stop 1: Boulangerie Alexine
To start our tour, Jesita gave us an amazing pain au chocolat (similar to a chocolate croissant) from Boulangerie Alexine, a local bakery. It was so tasty and a great way to kick things off! She also had their baguettes on hand for us to enjoy with our meats and cheeses later.
Stop 2: La Mascotte Montmartre
Next, we visited La Mascotte Montmartre, a nearby seafood restaurant. We sat down together with the other family on our tour and enjoyed raw oysters. I hadn’t had raw oysters in a long time, and Matt and Abby hadn’t either. We ate four different types of oysters from various French locations: Normandy, Britagne Nord, Charentes Maritime, and the Mediterranean. We paired it with French white wine, and it was delightful!
Stop 3: Boucherie Jacky Gaudin
After that, we went to a nearby street-side meat market named Boucherie Jacky Gaudin. The place was bustling with people and filled with a variety of cuts of meat, rotisserie chickens, and numerous other items. Outside the shop, we enjoyed one of their local favorites —a savory pâté made with herbs, spices, and ground meat. It was different, but we really liked it! Jesita let us take some extras home for our son.
This market and many of the places you hear about on this tour are actually very popular with locals. Outside the market, they also had fresh rotisserie chicken!
Stop 4: Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Manufacture à Paris
Next, we walked down the street to Le Chocolat Alain Ducasse Manufacture à Paris, a Parisian chocolate shop. Here, the walls were covered with boxes of assorted chocolate, chocolate artwork, packaged chocolate treats, cookies, fudge, and everything you could think of.
The shopkeeper gave us an overview of the Founder, Alain Ducasse, and his Michelin-starred chocolate stores. We tried a piece of fine chocolate and a spreadable chocolate paste. It satisfied our sweet tooth and was a highlight for Abby!
Stop 5: La Butte Fromagère
After that, Jesita stopped the group for a minute and gave us the baguette from the award-winning French bakery we stopped at earlier. She then shared some interesting facts about baguettes, French baking competitions, and the French government’s regulation of baguette size.
Then we stopped outside a bakery called La Butte Fromagère. Here, we tried a variety of cheeses, including hard cheese, creamy goat cheese, and a fruit jelly cube that paired perfectly with the cheeses. It was Matt’s favorite, and he remembered how much he loved goat cheese!
Stop 6: Breizh Café Montmartre
Next on our Paris food tour, we went into a restaurant named Breizh Café Montmartre and took seats at a large table on the second floor. A waiter brought us trays of galettes, some filled with figs and others with chorizo. These small, crusty cakes were excellent and the perfect snack. Along with the galettes, we tried a local French cider.
Stop 7: Lemon Story
We walked through the winding streets of Montmartre, navigating some fairly steep hills, and arrived at our next stop. A little shop called Lemon Story welcomed us in, and the friendly attendant shared the backstory of the shop with us.
It’s a farm-to-table operation that grows and harvests lemons and other fruits, such as yuzu, in the French countryside. They make all sorts of things from the fruit, including a delicious alcoholic Lemoncello drink. We each got to sample a yuzu marmalade and the Lemoncello, and they were both delicious. This was my favorite stop!
Stop 8: Les Choupettes de ChouChou
A little further along our walk, we entered a small shop called Les Choupettes de ChouChou. This shop specializes in baking choupettes, a small, cream-filled cake similar to an éclair. We tried a choupette outside, and it was heavenly! It was light and delicious, and the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Stop 9: Pierre Hermé
After that, we walked further up the steep Montmartre streets, encountering some interesting artwork and learning about the area’s fascinating history as we went. It was a great opportunity to get shots of the picturesque neighborhood and some of its iconic locations.
The last stop on our Montmartre food tour was a shop called Pierre Hermé. Pierre Hermé is an international brand with 30 locations in Paris alone. The shop was busy, and the sounds of the crowded streets outside made the entire experience exciting. We tried their most popular confection, the macaron. It was sweet and melted in my mouth. It was the perfect treat to complete our Montmartre food tour.
Other Food Tours In Montmartre Paris
There are numerous great Montmartre food tours. Each provides you with an expert guide who will help you explore the culinary delights and local favorites of Parisian food culture. Be sure to read the tour details, as each tour has its own meeting point, duration, amenities, and restrictions. You can also book the Eating Europe tours on Get Your Guide.
We Loved Taking A Montmartre Food Tour
Whether you are a seasoned foodie looking to immerse yourself in the unique tastes of the Montmartre neighborhood or a first-time tourist just trying to get acclimated to French culture, a Montmartre food tour is a great option.
My group thoroughly enjoyed sampling the seafood, meat, cheese, baked goods, desserts, and diverse drinks offered on the tour. I highly recommend taking a guided tour as part of your trip, as tours are a great way to fully experience your destination and gain a deeper understanding of its history and local culture.
Click here to browse all of Eating Europe’s Paris food tours!
More Paris Travel Tips
If you enjoyed this post, feel free to browse some of my other Europe and France travel posts! You can view them all here: France Travel Blogs & European Travel Blogs. Here are a handful of my blog posts related to Paris travel that you may enjoy reading.
- Taking a Seine River Cruise
- Visiting the Louvre
- Best Paris Family Tours
- Famous Paris Landmarks
- 4 Day Paris Itinerary
- Europe Travel Tips
- Planning A Europe Trip
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