Chocolate and Pastry Tours in France: Our Top 11

1.Paris French Sweets Tasting Tour with Pastries and Chocolates

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 947 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $168Our pick

Join a guide such as Josie, Gilles, or Luis for a small-group tasting walk through Saint-Germain-des-Prés or the Marais. Expect chocolates, pastries, breads, cakes, and local stories over about three hours. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, and tell the operator about allergies before you go.

“Our guide was fabulous — enthusiastic about the chocolates, breads, and other goodies we tasted, but equally enthusiastic and descriptive of the rich history of Paris and the Marais District. When I (80) got droopy about half way through, she graciously suggested a break for water, coffee or cola. When one of the destinations was closed unexpectedly, she easily and cheerfully regrouped. When it started sprinkling she entertained us with more tales while we waited and then shepherded us on our way. I wish I could remember her name - she accounts for all of the stars, along, of course, with the great goodies.”

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2.Saint-Germain: Gourmet Chocolate & Pastry Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 495 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Walk Saint-Germain-des-Prés with an English-speaking guide such as Catherine, Lola, Emy, or Kevan. Taste eight sweets at places including Debauve & Gallais, Pierre Hermé, and Patrick Roger, then finish with tea, coffee, or hot chocolate.

“Kevan was a fabulous guide, very personable, knowledgeable, and fun. At times he moved us a bit quickly but overall maintained a good pace. The chocolates we tasted were wonderful and roaming the streets of Saint Germaine was a perfect compliment to the tasting. One disappointment- I expected more pastry, as in a croissant or something, it actually would have helped cut through the intense sweetness of all the chocolate offerings. But overall, we are so happy we chose this tour and met Kevan.”

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3.Paris Chocolate, Macaron & Pastry Food Tour: 10 Gourmet Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours (approx.) · from $118Top rated

Choose Montmartre or Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a small-group walk built around French sweets. Expect up to 10 tastings, including macarons, chocolates, pastries, crêpes, ice cream, and a secret dish, plus neighborhood stories from guides such as Allison, Etienne, Sophie, or Olivia.

“Small party and our guide was knowledgeable. A bit disappointing on number of stops and tastings. Our expectations were that we would sample several different chocolates or pastries per stop. That was not always the case and it some cases, it was one choice and done. Was a good experience but not sure I would do it again”

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4.Paris Pastry Tour – Croissants, Macarons & Iconic French Desserts

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 232 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Spend 2.5 hours tasting French pastries, chocolate, cake, and crêpes with an English-speaking guide. The route links Victoire Boulangerie, historic covered passages, PLAQ Chocolat, and independent Paris shops, with guides such as Alice, Sam, Davide, and Vanessa bringing food and local stories together.

“Great way to see some of the city and try some tasty treats! Appreciated that each shop chosen was local, independent shop. Portions were larger than expected. Come hungry!”

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5.Saint-Germain The Original Chocolate Tasting Tour with Pastries and Macaron

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Meet across from Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church for a three-hour walking tour through Paris’s famous chocolate quarter. Your guide leads you to chocolatiers, bakeries, and specialty shops for macarons, pastries, caramels, truffles, and other French sweets, with local history along the way.

“Kevan was so charming and knowledgeable! We went to numerous chocolate stores and I spent a lot of money 🤣🤣🤣 Highly recommended”

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6.Saint-Germain-des-Prés: Pastry and Chocolate Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 164 reviews · 2h 30m · from $165

Spend 150 minutes walking Saint-Germain-des-Prés with a guide in English, French, Japanese, or German. Visit elegant pastry, chocolate, and bakery shops, taste handmade specialties, and hear local food, architecture, and history. Groups are limited to eight.

“Luis was amazing! He was so personable and nice to walk around with. He was great with my 9 year old daughter also. Was not expecting to get so much bonus history as part of the tour either. At the end, he also personally walked us another couple of blocks to find a good lunch spot. My favorite tour so far.”

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7.Montmartre Chocolate & Pastries Tour with 8+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 131 reviews · 2h 30m · from $115

Walk Montmartre for 150 minutes with an English-speaking guide such as Alison, Aicha, or Marcelle, stopping at artisan chocolate and pastry shops for more than six tastings, a crêpe, macarons with cocoa, and a seasonal treat. Expect cobblestones, Sacré-Cœur views, and plenty of walking.

“My friend and I had a great time. Wonderful experience and food. Our guide was really informative too.”

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8.Croissants and pains au chocolat with a pastry chef in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $126

Join pastry chef Joannie at 115 Boulevard Voltaire for a small, hands-on Paris baking class. Over about two and a half hours, you’ll make croissants and pains au chocolat, learn lamination and fermentation, sample French pastries, and receive the recipe for baking at home.

“A GREAT, experience !!! We were invited inside the home of a certified pastry chef as she walked us through every step of the multistage process in making Pains au Chocolat. Our experience allowed us to take the ones we made home.”

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9.Pastries and Chocolate Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 57 reviews · 2h 30m · from $93Best value

Spend 150 minutes tasting Paris with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 10. Try award-winning pain au chocolat, seasonal cake, artisan chocolate, salted caramel crêpes with Normandy cider, and a macaron while exploring the covered passages around Grands Boulevards.

“i liked the information about the city- history and trdition and the knowleg about the food. i really liked the hidden places and passages shw showed us.”

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10.Le Marais: Pastry and Chocolate Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · 2h 30m · from $165

Spend 150 minutes walking Le Marais with a food-connoisseur guide trained by Pierre Gagnaire. Taste pastries, chocolate, ice cream, tea, and spices while discovering Jewish Quarter sights, grand mansions, and curious local shops in a group of up to eight.

“Our guide was Erell and she was very good. She provided a lot of history of the Marais area and gave great information about all the pastry and chocolate shops in the neighborhood. She answered all of our questions and went above and beyond!”

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11.Choux Pastry and Chocolate Éclair Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · from $151

At Le Foodist near Notre-Dame, you spend three hours learning choux pastry, crème pâtissière, Chantilly, and piping in English. Chefs such as Stéphane and Florence guide small groups of up to eight, with tea, French pastry stories, and a box of your own éclairs and cream puffs to take home.

“This is a cooking class so “guide” is inappropriate. The pastry Chef teaching the class is excellent. Highly recommend classes from Le Foodist.”

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