In the Footsteps of the French Chef in Paris France

Paris, France
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In The Footsteps of the French Chef is both a historic, cultural and a food tour in the best sense of the words. We dine on the foods and wine that Julia loved and what made her decide to dedicate her life to the world's most beloved cuisine. Truly dive into the footsteps of one of the most beloved icons in the culinary world, Julia Child.

Spend a day learning why Julia fell in love with Paris, as you fall in love with Paris, for the first time, or all over again.

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Stop At: Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, 37 rue de la Bucherie Quartier Latin, 75005 Paris France

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.

Duration: 33 minutes

Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France

View the reconstruction of this stunning historical monument.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Saint-Germain-des-Pres, Paris, Ile-de-France

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.

Duration: 11 minutes

Stop At: 57 Rue Galande, 75005 Paris, France

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.

Duration: 11 minutes

Stop At: Cour du Commerce Saint Andre, Boulevard Saint Germain and, Paris France

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: Café de Flore, 172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

This was the late night eating spot in the post war years Julia Child lived in Paris. There were two items commonly consumed by the revelers of the night. The onion soup or the baguette de Jambon. Among the frequent guests to this establishment were Pablo Picasso and Ernest Hemingway and of course Julia. We learn the history and of course have some food and wine.

Stop At: Brasserie Le Bourbon, 1 Pl. du Palais Bourbon, 75007 Paris, France

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 81 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks

Exclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • 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!
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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