How to Experience Paris's Culinary Scene in 3 Days

  • Day 1: Saint-Germain-des-Prés
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 30 minutes (2.2 km) walking

    Start your food tour by visiting the renowned Ladurée for their famous macarons. Then, wander around Saint-Germain-des-Prés and check out a variety of food shops, including cheese shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops, such as Poilane Bakery, Maison Georges Larnicol, and Patrick Roger.

  • Day 2: Le Marais
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 24 minutes (1.8 km) walking

    Start your day with breakfast at the popular Au Petit Versailles du Marais. Spend the day exploring Le Marais and venture off to the hidden streets that carry some of the most prominent food shops in Paris, including baking shops, wine cellars, and traiteurs. Don't miss L'As du Fallafel, a popular quick-service restaurant.

  • Day 3: Montmartre
    Estimated time and distance from previous location: 35 minutes (2.7 km) by Metro Line 4.

    Start your day with an early breakfast at Coquelicot Bakery, known for its croissants and traditional French bread. Visit the gourmet food shops, such as Maison Landemaine, Des Gâteaux et du Pain, and La Bonne Franquette. End your food tour with dinner at Le Comptoir du Relais, a Michelin-starred restaurant featuring French cuisine.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ladurée (30 mins, €40)
  • Poilane Bakery (20 mins, €10)
  • Maison Georges Larnicol (20 mins, €15)
  • Patrick Roger (10 mins, €25)
  • Au Petit Versailles du Marais (1 hour, €30)
  • L'As du Fallafel (30 mins, €10)
  • L'Éclair de Génie (15 mins, €8)
  • L'Avant Comptoir (1 hour, €50)
  • Maison Landemaine (20 mins, €5)
  • Des Gâteaux et du Pain (20 mins, €20)
  • La Bonne Franquette (20 mins, €50)
  • Coquelicot Bakery (30 mins, €10)
  • Le Comptoir du Relais (2 hours, €150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: €463

Transportation

Paris has an efficient public transportation system, including the subway and bus. You can buy a Paris Visite pass, which allows you unlimited travel on public transport for a certain period, and it's available for 1 to 5 days. Alternatively, the city is best explored on foot or by bicycle, and you can rent bikes for a small fee.

The estimated travel costs are €28 for a 3-day Paris Visite pass, €50 for bike rentals, and €0 for walking.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore other culinary neighborhoods like Belleville, Batignolles, and the Latin Quarter. You can also book a food tour to make the best of your experience. If you have less time, you can always mix and match the different neighborhoods mentioned above and prioritize your food stops based on your preference.

Airports

Paris has two major international airports - Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and Orly Airport (ORY). Charles de Gaulle is situated 25 km northeast of the city centre, while Orly is 14 km south. Both airports have good connections to the city centre, including train, bus, RER, and taxi.

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