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Shakespeare and Company Bookstore - Julia Child’s favorite bookstore is also quite fittingly our first food stop.This is the store where Julia Child discovered the work of the great Ali Bab and this book inspired her to go further and learn more about the food she loved. We delve into the secrets of this historical bookstore with a hidden hostel inside.
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - View the reconstruction of this stunning historical monument.
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Saint-Germain-des-Pres - Founded in 543 this monument to the past has expanded and grown but much still remains from the year 1,000. See how it has changed and grown through the ages.
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57 Rue Galande - Julia Child was not the first celebrity chef. Marie-Antoine Carême was the celebrity chef of his time and it is his invention that we taste here. Enjoy the view of the passersby while dining on this delicious pastry.
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Debauve et Gallais - Taste the best chocolate of your life!
The Chocolatier of the Kings, a 210 year-old chocolate shop.
The shop we are visiting in rue de Saint Peres opened in 1837 and it was beautifully decorated by the architects Percier and Fontaine. -
Café de Flore - This was the late night eating spot in the post war years Julia Child lived in Paris. Among the frequent guests to this establishment were Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway and of course Julia.
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Brasserie Le Bourbon - Around the corner from the home of Julia and Paul child this was a frequent lunch spot for Paul when he was a bureaucrat working for the American Government. You will enjoy a wine and cheese paring.
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81 Rue de l’Université - The Parisian home of Julia and Paul Child, where the cookbook was being written, the classes given and where Julia learned the art and science of the French Cuisine and her passion flourished.
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Cour du Commerce Saint Andre - What you’ll see along this pedestrian-only walkway is an enchanting glimpse of how Paris looked before Emperor Napoleon III, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, ordered Baron Haussmann in 1852 to modernize the city.
- Savor classic French treats like baguette, quiche, and crepes.
- Enjoy fine French wine tastings.
- Explore with a local English-speaking guide and receive ‘Paris - A Food Lover’s Guide.’
- Discover a 210-year-old chocolaterie.
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Email to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian and gluten-free diets
- Extra Drink - You won’t need them!
In The Footsteps of the French Chef is an exploration of history, culture, and gastronomy at its finest. We indulge in the dishes and wines that kindled Julia’s deep affection, leading her to devote her existence to the globally adored French cuisine. Immerse yourself in the lived experience of one of the most cherished figures in the world of cooking, Julia Child.
Embark on a journey of discovering why Paris captivated Julia’s heart, as you too, either anew or once again, find yourself enamored by the city.
- • This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
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