Gourmet Tables in France: 15 to Choose Between

1.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Dinner & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,930 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

Board near the Eiffel Tower for a 2.5-hour evening cruise with a 3 or 4-course French meal, wine or Champagne, and live singing. Large windows frame Notre Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and illuminated bridges. Choose your service carefully if a window table matters.

“Great experience. They needed to announcement when we going to pass the icons, at night you can not see were you are. Entertainment (Singer) was great. Staff professional Good food”

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2.3-Course Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,205 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $100

Sail from the Musée d’Orsay area on a glass-enclosed boat, enjoying a three-course Parisian dinner while passing Notre Dame, the Louvre, Pont Neuf, and the Eiffel Tower. Choose the 6:45 PM or 9:15 PM departure. Window seating, Champagne, cocktails, and beef cost extra, so check your package carefully.

“Amazing experience! Would do again in a second. Food was excellent!”

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3.Authentic Parisian Gourmet Food Tour with 10 Local Dishes & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,754 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Meet an English-speaking guide for 3.5 hours of French food, wine, and neighborhood stories. Choose Montmartre for crêpes, chocolates, bread, cheese, and charcuterie, or Notre Dame for viennoiseries, oysters, galettes, tarts, and desserts. Groups are capped at 12.

“Naf was a wonderful guide! Knowledgeable, kind, and professional. The tour had great stops, but didn't move too fast. As a vegetarian, there was only one thing I could not eat. There was plenty of food - more than a normal meals' worth.”

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4.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

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

Start beneath the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Bateaux Parisiens lunch cruise. Enjoy a private table, Champagne or a kir, a three-course meal, wine, live music, and broad views of the Louvre, Notre Dame, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Statue of Liberty.

“Absolutely superb from start to finish. Staff were superb. Food was superb. The tour was amazing. Overall I would recommend this to anyone going to Paris.”

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5.Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,588 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $145

Walk uphill through Montmartre with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at eight cafés, bakeries, and food shops for French specialties, wine, cheese, cured meats, and sweets. You’ll pass the Moulin Rouge, Wall of Love, Place du Tertre, vineyard, windmill, and finish at Sacré-Coeur. Guides have included Julie, Marie, Oscar, Aude, and Pierre-Edouard.

“Oscar was amazing! What a great way to end a week in this amazing city. He really knew his way around blending the history with the art and wine and food. fantastique! Zut Alor! Friday evening the lights came on. We ended at Sac re Cur and the entire experience was magical. Thank you”

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6.Gourmet Dinner Cruise on Seine River with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,531 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $69

Board Le Diamant Bleu at 2 Rue du Ranelagh for a three-course Seine cruise with seasonal French cooking, a singer-guitar duo, and a DJ set. You’ll pass Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, and the Eiffel Tower, with upper-deck views and optional VIP seating. Check the schedule carefully, since the supplied times describe a Sunday departure.

“Fantastic setting, excellent food and very nice service. Highly recommended !”

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7.Paris 3-Courses Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Champagne

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,659 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $136

Board near Musée d’Orsay for a 90-minute Seine cruise with a glass-enclosed dining room, Champagne, and a French meal. Choose the 6:45 p.m. three-course sailing or the 9:15 p.m. late option, then watch the Louvre, Notre-Dame, Eiffel Tower, and illuminated bridges drift past. Window seats and extra drinks cost more.

“Overall good experience. The food was good. They had a live singer. Negatives: at times during the meal we felt neglected. Our waiter didnt bring what we ordered, we had to ask multiple times and then he wanted a tip for his service.”

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8.Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,563 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about 3.5 hours aboard Le Diamant Bleu, dining on a three-course seasonal menu while Paris slips by outside. You’ll pass Notre-Dame, the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Pont Alexandre III, and the Eiffel Tower, with live singing, a DJ set, dancing, and access to a panoramic rooftop. VIP seating is available for the best window views.

“we enjoyed the dinner cruise on the Sun very much. The view was breathtaking. The service was outstanding and the entertainment was lovely.”

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9.Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 631 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about 90 minutes to two hours aboard a glass-enclosed Seine riverboat with a three-course dinner, coffee or tea, and views of Paris landmarks including Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower. Window seating costs an extra €15 per person. Drinks, hotel transfers, and some menu upgrades cost extra.

“Great food. Live entertainment. Attentive staff. A perfect way to experience the best of Paris on a beautiful spring evening.”

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10.French Macaron Culinary Class with a Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 591 reviews · 2h 30m

At Maison Fleuret in Paris, an English-speaking chef guides you through meringue, ganache, shells, colors, and flavors in a small class of up to six. You will make macarons by hand, get practical advice for baking at home, and leave with a box of your own pastries. Guides including Alice, Delphine, Amélie, and Matthieu have earned especially warm praise.

“Professional class environment, small intimate class size, great central location, friendly knowledgeable host and delicious end product.”

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11.Bustronome Gourmet Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 503 reviews · 3 hours · from $141

Ride a glass-roofed double-decker bus from the Arc de Triomphe while enjoying a four-course lunch or six-course dinner. The seasonal menu is linked to Nizar Bannour and chef Thiessé, with Paris landmarks, friendly bistro-style service, and optional drinks along the route.

“Ft to see the city in comfort. The food was delicious.”

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12.Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour on a Glass-Roof Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · from $66Best value

Ride from Place Charles de Gaulle on a stylish glass-roofed double-decker bus while chef Vincent Thiessé’s seasonal four-course lunch is served. You’ll see major Paris landmarks from your table, with friendly French and English service, comfortable seating, and possible audio commentary. Drinks cost extra.

“We absolutely loved the entire experience! Beautiful bus with a wonderful gourmet lunch while you enjoy the beautiful sights of Paris! The only thing that would have improved the experience is to have been offered a drink menu rather than being surprised with the bill at the end.”

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13.Gourmet & Cultural Tour Aix En Provence English / Espanol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend three hours with Fabienne exploring Aix-en-Provence in English, Spanish, or French. Walk through historic squares, visit the Caumont garden, taste calissons and Provençal specialties, and pause at the market for rosé, cheese, bread, charcuterie, or an afternoon pie. Private groups can choose a morning or afternoon start.

“Good overview of the historic section of Aix. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the areas we visited. We had our tour on market day and that added to our experience. Also we enjoyed pastries, cheese, meat, bread and wine from the local area. Really enjoyed our guide.”

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14.Sarlat Gourmet Tour & Market Visit with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Walk Sarlat with an English-speaking guide, visit its market-day stalls, and stop at three local shops for Dordogne tastings. Expect duck, cheese, walnuts, wine, and seasonal specialties, plus sights such as Saint Sacerdos Cathedral, the Lantern of the Dead, and the covered market. Groups are limited to eight.

“très sympathique et notre guide agréable bonne façon de visiter la ville”

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15.Sarlat Gourmet Tour and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $102

Meet your English-speaking guide at 9:30 a.m. in Sarlat for a two-hour walk through the market and historic center. You’ll taste regional specialties at three local shops, including foie gras, cheese, walnuts, pastries, and wine. Guides such as Anne, Benoit, and Martin combine food tips with Sarlat’s history.

“Martin’s tour involved history, architecture and great food with tastings of delicious local foods-foie gras, cheeses, and walnut desserts. Martin is an excellent guide, friendly, easy to talk with, and has an extensive find of knowledge.”

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