Pastry And Chocolate Walk

Paris Pastry Tour - Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts runs through Devour France Food Tours. Rated 5.0 across 368 reviews. Runs 2 hours 30 minutes. From $90.

Overview

The tour begins outside a restaurant at 34 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, where a guide holds a yellow WalksDevour sign. From there the group walks through three of Paris's covered passages, Jouffroy, Verdeau and the Passage des Panoramas, pausing at bakeries, chocolate shops and a crêperie along the way. It ends near 3 Rue Bachaumont in the 2nd arrondissement, two and a half hours after it starts.

There are at least six tastings. One reviewer mentioned that the servings are full-size rather than samples and advised skipping a big breakfast beforehand. A chocolate filled croissant is handed over at the very start of the walk, according to that same account.

The group is capped at 12 travellers and the guide speaks English. Reviews consistently praise the guides for weaving in Paris history and food knowledge between stops, and one family with 13 year olds said their teenagers enjoyed the tour too. It suits anyone who wants pastry combined with a walk through the covered arcades.

What's Included

Included

6+ food tastings
Small Group tour of max 12 people
Passage Jouffroy
Passage Verdeau
Passage des Panoramas
Local English-speaking guide

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Itinerary

Meet on Rue du Faubourg MontmartreArrive 15 minutes early at 34 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, in front of restaurant Faubourg 34, where the guide waits with a yellow WalksDevour sign.
Victoire BoulangerieThe first stop, a bakery visit lasting 25 minutes, with admission included.
Le Valentin JouffroyA 30 minute stop here, admission included.
Three covered passagesShort walks through Passage Jouffroy (5 minutes), Passage Verdeau (5 minutes) and Passage des Panoramas (10 minutes), all free to enter.
PLAQ ChocolatA 15 minute chocolate shop visit, admission included.
Crêperie Le Comptoir du CommerceA 30 minute stop at this crêperie, admission included.
Jeffrey Cagnes Paris 2èmeThe final tasting stop, 30 minutes, admission included.
End at Rue BachaumontThe walk finishes at 3 Rue Bachaumont in the 2nd arrondissement, not back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the tour go more smoothly, most of them drawn from the listing and from what repeated reviewers mentioned.

Come hungry. One reviewer warned that servings are full-size rather than samples, and advised not eating a big breakfast beforehand.
Walking pace. The route covers around 1.7 km, just under a mile, at a moderate pace. One reviewer described the pace as nice and relaxed, so comfortable shoes are the main requirement.
Small group. The tour caps at 12 travellers. One reviewer said the small group made it feel like going out with a friend for some pastries.
Allergies and diets. The tour is not suitable for gluten free, vegan or nut free diets. Almonds, hazelnuts and pecans appear on the tour, and anyone with serious allergies must sign a waiver at the start. Vegetarians and pescatarians can be accommodated if the operator is emailed after booking.
Kids and teens. One family with 13 year olds reported that the teenagers enjoyed the tour as much as the adults.
Guides rotate. Reviews name many different guides, so the specific guide on any given day varies. Across the board reviewers describe them as knowledgeable about Paris history and French food.

Common issues. The tour is not suitable for vegans, anyone gluten free, or anyone with serious nut allergies, since almonds, hazelnuts and pecans are present and no peanuts are used. Guests with dietary restrictions or allergies must email the operator's Guest Experience team after booking, and those with mobility impairments or wheelchairs also need to email in advance so arrangements can be made. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and a full refund only applies when cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time.

Before You Book A Tour

What is included in the price?

At least six food tastings, a local English-speaking guide, and entry to all the stops along the way, including the covered passages. The group is limited to 12 travellers. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where does the tour meet?

At 34 Rue du Faubourg Montmartre, 75009 Paris, in front of the restaurant Faubourg 34 at the start of the pedestrian street. The guide holds a yellow WalksDevour sign and asks everyone to arrive 15 minutes early. Hotel pickup is not offered.

How long does the tour last and how far do we walk?

It runs for 2 hours 30 minutes and covers around 1.7 km, just under a mile. It finishes at 3 Rue Bachaumont in the 2nd arrondissement, so plan your onward travel from there rather than from the meeting point.

Is the tour suitable for vegetarians or people with allergies?

Vegetarians and pescatarians can be accommodated if you email the Guest Experience team after booking. The tour is not suitable for vegans, gluten free travellers, or anyone with serious nut allergies. There are no peanuts, but almonds, hazelnuts and pecans feature, and guests with serious allergies must sign a waiver at the start.

Is it wheelchair accessible and can children join?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, including transport surfaces along the route. If you have a mobility impairment or use a wheelchair, email the Guest Experience team at the time of booking so arrangements can be made. Reviews from families with teenagers indicate children enjoy it too.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours of the start time are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Paris.