• Saint-Germain-des-Prés - A dedicated professional guide will escort you through the enchanting streets of this historic area, once a bohemian hub favored by many American expatriates. Indulge in the finest French delicacies: pastries, hot chocolate, sourdough bread, caramels, macarons, truffled cheese, charcuterie, and exquisite wine.
• Cour du Commerce Saint André - Explore this medieval street and envision Paris before the transformations of Haussmann.
• Le Procope - Your guide will introduce you to Paris’s oldest restaurant.
• Brasserie des Prés - Savor a delightful pastry and hot chocolate from this master chocolatier.
• Institut de France - Meet your guide and discover the intriguing history of the French Academy.
• Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Prés - Learn from your guide about the challenging history of this ancient abbey, one of Paris’s oldest.
• Maison Le Roux Chocolatier & Caramélier - Taste the original caramel from its creator.
• Boulangerie Poilâne - Visit the medieval oven of this historic bakery and hear the story of this thriving family business. Enjoy their sourdough bread at the tour’s conclusion.
• Café de Flore - Experience the modern version of this once bohemian café, a favorite haunt of Hemingway, Picasso, Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein.
• Pierre Hermé - Delight in a scrumptious macaron from this pastry chef, named the world’s best in 2016.

• One of the best macarons in the city
• A piece of the most traditional sourdough bread in Paris
• A glass of wine with the cheese and charcuterie in a local covered market
• One patisserie and a hot chocolate produced by an award winning cocoa specialist
• A taste of salted butter caramel straight from its inventor’s shop
• A selection of truffled cheese and charcuterie

• Additional food and drinks
• tips or gratuities for your guide

Saint-Germain, a focal point for esteemed literary and artistic figures such as Ernest Hemingway, James Joyce, Simone de Beauvoir, Pablo Picasso and Jim Morrison, has enthralled bohemian crowds since the 1920s. This exploration transports you to a bygone era, unveiling the spots beloved by artists, whilst offering a modern perspective on this region, currently one of the most upscale in Paris.

The tour’s supreme gastronomic offerings will clarify why we’ve dubbed this excursion ‘exquisite’.

• Marvel at the quintessentially haussmannian architecture that lends Paris its unique charm
• Unearth the cherished cafés of authors from the early 1900s
• Obtain exclusive insider access to the city’s oldest and most renowned bakery
• Promenade down one of the area’s remaining medieval streets
• Treat yourself to a scrumptious assortment of French pastries, cheeses, and charcuterie

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.