Food Lover's Guide to Paris

For every architectural wonder and stroll along the Seine, there's something delicious to eat in Paris — and plenty of ways to do so. Cooking classes, walking tours, tastings, and dinner experiences ensure you won’t go hungry. Here are your options.

Must-Try Dishes

Start the day with a simple breakfast of baked goods from a local boulangerie, where you can grab a croissant, which should be flaky and buttery; pain au chocolate, similar to a croissant but with chocolate in the middle; or a baguette, a thin loaf of crusty bread. Pop into a patisserie for an afternoon pick-me-up of colorful macarons, a delicate sandwich cookie made from meringue, and end your day with a French classic like bœuf bourguignon (a beef stew prepared in red wine) or coq a vin (braised chicken with mushrooms and onions) — two dishes made famous outside France in Julia Child’s cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

Must-Do Experiences

• Go behind the scenes of a boulangerie to learn the art of making baguettes and croissants.

• Dine at a restaurant by Alain Ducasse, a Michelin-star chef, restaurateur, and culinary national treasure.

• Take a walking tour to find Parisian delights, from chocolate to cheese to charcuterie.

• Discover the secrets behind French sweets such as macarons and crème brûlée with a pastry and dessert cooking class.