The Parisian Way of Life: Food, Culture & History｜France

Duration of the walking tour: 90 minutes

10 min ｜ Introduction to the neighborhood, the birthplace of Paris' first restaurants and bookstores.

15 min ｜ Stroll through the Palais-Royal: I'll tell you about the history and the hidden corners of the garden, a true film set beloved by Parisians.

15 min ｜ Where it all began: the invention of the restaurant in Paris
Learn how Paris invented the concept of the restaurant and discover the key role played by the Palais-Royal in the rise of French gastronomy. Amid historic venues, literary anecdotes, and key locations, you'll explore the neighborhood where modern French cuisine was born.

10 min｜ Walk through Galerie Vivienne, one of the oldest covered passages in Paris, and discover its history and its shops.

10 min ｜ The spirit of Parisian cafés: from historic cafés to contemporary coffee shops
Where does the coffee we drink come from, and how did the café, as a place, become a symbol of Parisian culture? From the first establishments where people sat down to eat to today’s specialty coffee shops, explore the evolution of this institution—and I’ll share my favorite spots with you!

10 min ｜ Les Halles: The Belly of Paris
Take a look back at the history of what was once the largest food market in Europe: its metal pavilions, its vibrant atmosphere, its trades, its famous onion soup… An immersive experience of what was, for a long time, the nerve center of Parisian food.

15 min｜ Montorgueil and the art of “eating well” today
In this neighborhood, the quality of the products is legendary: exceptional cheese shops, artisanal bakeries, committed greengrocers… Learn why this area has become a go-to spot for lovers of quality produce.