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Montmartre is a hilly historic neighborhood in Paris. It is famous for its winding cobblestoned streets, bohemian atmosphere and artistic past. It is home to the Place du Tertre where artists still paint per Everyday Parisian.
Once it attracted famous painters, like Picasso, Van Gogh and Renoir. Today, it remains a hub of cafes, nightlife and culture. You’ll see the Sacre-Coeur Basilica and the Moulin Rouge.
And the Moulin Rouge is where you’ll meet your professional guide. This small group patisserie tour will be an authentic pastry experience. There will be at least 4 food stops and you’ll receive 1 serving at each stop. Be sure to come hungry!
French cuisine is known for many sweet pastries and desserts, including mousse au chocolat, tarte de citron meringue, macarons, creme brulee, crepes, profiteroles, fruit tarts – well. I think you get the point, And you can discover the sweetest flavors of Paris on a guided tasting tour. You’ll try an assortment of local pastries, chocolates and desserts. Experience the world of French patisserie in its capital!
The food choices for the tour depend on the season and availability. Here are some of the possible tastings you could enjoy:
- Macarons are a sandwich style cookie. Its almond shells are filled with buttercream, ganache or jam.
- Crepes are thin, delicate pancakes. Dessert crepes are filled with whipped cream, sliced fruit, preserves, chocolate sauce, cream cheese with coconut and more.
- Chocolate Tasting – A tasting reveals the complete aromatic fullness of the chocolate as well as the expertise of master chocolatiers.
- Madelaide is a small sponge cake with a shell shape. It’s buttery and often flavored with vanilla or lemon.
- Viennoiseries are breakfast pastries made in the style of Vienna. They are a bridge between patisserie and French bread. Their texture is flaky, airy and rich, less sweet than traditional pastries. Brioche and croissants are the most well known Viennoiseries.
- Eclair is a pastry made from an oblong shell. The shell is filled with pastry cream or custard and is topped with a layer of icing or chocolate ganache.
Now doesn’t that sound great! It certainly does to me!
This will be a combination of a walking tour of the historic Paris neighborhood of Montmartre and an authentic French sweets tasting adventure. Enjoy a social dining experience in Paris.
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