Paris · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

15 Lunch Experiences in Paris Worth the Ticket

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The good lunch experiences fill weeks ahead in spring and summer. Below are the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - The drive and meeting point in Paris
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Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

1.Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,877 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $120Our pick

Leave Paris at 7:00 am by air-conditioned coach for a long, history-filled day in Normandy. An English-speaking guide connects the Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with a two-course lunch and a glass of Norman cider included. Expect a brisk pace and roughly four hours each way on the road.

“Great experience. Our guide Maja was very knowledgeable. She really knew the history. Long day but worth it.”

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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - A three- or four-course lunch on the river
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Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

2.Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,680 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Board a glass-canopy Bateaux Parisiens boat near the Eiffel Tower for a two-hour Seine lunch cruise. Choose your seating and service level, then enjoy a three- or four-course meal cooked on board, wine and views of Paris’s major landmarks. The route runs toward the Bibliothèque Nationale before returning to the quay.

“It’s peaceful and elegant. If you’d like to know what landmarks you pass, put your map app on (no sound, as you have no destination anyway). Perfect for a solo lunch for a woman. Service was perfect and caring, expressing a hope I was enjoying myself.”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie - Thierry Marx’s seasonal French menu
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Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

3.3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,097 reviews · from $80

Enjoy a three-course seasonal French lunch at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. The meal is inspired by chef Thierry Marx, and your package includes the lift ticket to that level. Depending on the menu you choose, drinks may also be included. Plan for security checks and possible elevator waits before your 1.5-hour meal.

“The add did not say that if you want to sit with your friends you have to buy for all of them in one ticket. Fortunately I could change the table with others.”

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Paris: Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00 - Picking a seat for the view you want
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Paris: Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00

4.Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 30m · from $83

Madame Brasserie serves a three-course lunch on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor, with menus by chef Thierry Marx and views toward the Trocadéro or across the brasserie windows. Plan on 90 minutes, arrive 30 minutes early, and choose your seating area when booking. The $83 price is per person; drinks and coffee or tea depend on the menu selected.

“It was well organized. The view was spectacular. The menu was fine. It would’ve been nice to know that coffee and tea was not included in the mail, but I would definitely recommend it. I would do it again.”

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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch - Giverny: Monet’s pond, bridge, and home
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Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

5.Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,948 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $242

Spend about nine and a half hours outside Paris, visiting Monet’s house and water lily garden at Giverny, stopping for a three-course lunch at the Moulin de Fourges, then seeing Versailles’ royal apartments and gardens. The tour travels by air-conditioned coach and offers guided and app-audio options. The gardens can be crowded, and the day involves plenty of walking.

“This was the best day! Starting with the gardens and learning some of the history on the bus trip, and then finishing with a tour of the Palace. Both very different, both exquisite. Lunch was fabulous, I am glad we included it. Our guide was spot on. The rain didn't dampen the day in the slightest!”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - Vineyard views put the wine in its place
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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

6.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Ride from central Paris in an air-conditioned minivan, with croissants and a guide’s Champagne primer on the way. Visit a major house and a smaller producer or cooperative, taste eight Champagnes, enjoy a regional lunch, and stop among the vines. Guides may include Huw, Cedric, Joel or Aurélien; the exact lineup of houses can vary.

“Our trip with Luc was so much fun! We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot about champagne. The hotel pickup was also a really nice touch.”

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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine - A three-course menu with a proper main choice
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Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

7.3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,416 reviews · 1h 30m · from $80

Board a glass-enclosed boat at Port Solférino for a 90-minute lunch cruise past the Musée d’Orsay, Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Pont Neuf, and Notre Dame. The meal includes a starter, a choice of main course, dessert, and coffee or tea. The host or greeter speaks French and English; sightseeing commentary is not guaranteed.

“Boat ride was lovely although would have liked a guide pointing out what sights we were passing by. Enjoyed the food and service very much.”

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Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch - A port-side Norman lunch, with the clock still ticking
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Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

8.Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,082 reviews · 14 hours · from $117

Spend 14 hours traveling from Paris to Normandy with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Utah Beach Museum, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. The trip includes coach transport, museum entry and a two-course Norman lunch with cider. Guides vary, with names including Sam, Maja, Ash and Thelma.

“The bus was new and clean. Sam, our tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and engaging, willing to answer any questions. He made the experience very special.”

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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - Sit down to the meal you made
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Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

9.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

At Le Foodist, plan and cook a three-course French lunch with an English-speaking instructor, then sit down to eat with wine. Choose the six-hour option for a croissant, coffee or tea, and a guided market visit with cheese samples. Instructors include Fred, Luc, Luke and Paolo, though your teacher may vary.

“It’s a full experience with a market place experience and a super chef, Luc. He was highly trained in culinary expertise and very patient with all of us (10 in class) as we gleaned from his wisdom. I felt like he wasn’t just our teacher but blended with us as a friend who truly cared about us and our experience. It was pure joy and a delightful day with an an amazing lunch and wine to share.”

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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Leaving Paris for Giverny
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Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

10.Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 755 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $392

This 10-hour English-language day trip pairs Monet’s house and water lily garden at Giverny with Versailles’s palace and gardens. You travel from central Paris in a group advertised for up to 15, with timed entry, a three-course lunch and drinks at Moulin de Fourges, and a guide. Expect a full schedule, crowds, and limited time to linger at Versailles.

“Nice trip. Good tour guide. A bit disorganized with rough start. The bus picked up extra guests and they moved our stuff for absolutely no reason. Parts were rushed. Meal was just ok.”

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Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise - The Eiffel Tower and Madame Brasserie
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Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

11.Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 743 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $249

Spend about five and a half hours seeing Paris by air-conditioned coach and Seine boat, then have a three-course lunch at Madame Brasserie on the Eiffel Tower’s first floor. Reserved tower access, a multilingual escort and audio commentary are included. The bus narration is app-based, and the cruise may operate with a voucher, so confirm how the day is arranged.

“We had an amazing time, complete with plenty of photo ops and an amazing lunch of white asparagus, French octopus, and a yummy dessert. I’ve done this 3 times with a different delicious menu each time.”

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Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch - First stop: a major Champagne house
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Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

12.Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 607 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $353

Travel from Paris in a group of no more than eight, with a wine expert driver-guide, to visit a major Champagne house and a family-run estate or cooperative. Expect cellar visits, at least eight Champagne tastings, a paired lunch, vineyard scenery and a croissant for the morning drive. Producers vary with availability.

“We visited a large champagne house and a smaller one. They both gave great information about making champagne. We ate lunch at the smaller one, it was so very nicely done. The champagne tastings at both were lovely. Joel was an awesome guide and driver. He even brought little treats for us. Wonderful time. Thank you!”

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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - Five wines, four French regions
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Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch

13.Wine and Cheese Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 596 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

At Ô Chateau, an English-speaking sommelier guides you through five French wines, including Champagne, and five artisanal cheeses. Learn about French wine regions, labels and pairings in a tasting room three minutes from the Louvre. The two-hour lunch includes bread and water, with an optional charcuterie platter for €15.

“Our wine and cheese lunch was fantastic. Our host was great. We learned a lot and had a wonderful experience. The wines and cheese were terrific. We had a great time. Highly recommended.”

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Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour on a Glass-Roof Bus - Starting beside the Arc de Triomphe
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Paris: Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour on a Glass-Roof Bus

14.Bustronome Gourmet Lunch Tour on a Glass-Roof Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 442 reviews · from $66Best value

Board Bustronome’s glass-roofed double-decker bus near the Arc de Triomphe for a two-hour Paris sightseeing lunch. Chef Vincent Thiessé’s seasonal four-course menu includes a starter, fish, meat, and dessert. You’ll see major city sights from your seat, with French and English hosts. Drinks cost extra, and special menu requests need advance notice.

“We had a good experience on Bustronome! The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. It exceeded our expectations for a dining experience on a moving bus. The tour itself was also great. The route gave us fantastic views of Paris and felt like a very special way to see the city. The only downsides were that the air conditioning wasn’t working very well, so it was very warm, and there wasn’t any music, which could have added to the atmosphere. Even so, the overall experience was unique and memorable, and I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a special Paris outing.Read more”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch - Giverny: Monet’s home and gardens
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From Paris: Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch

15.Day Trip to Giverny & Versailles with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 429 reviews · 9 hours · from $234

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Monet’s home and gardens in Giverny, then enjoy a traditional lunch before visiting Versailles. Choose a guide or an audio option, with audio available in nine languages. The day combines flowerbeds and Monet’s water garden with the Hall of Mirrors and royal apartments, though Versailles deserves more time than this packed itinerary allows.

“We paid for the audio tour, but upon arriving, we were not included in the audio tour. I do not know whose mistake it is, but we did not receive what we paid for. The guide and the driver were great and my name was wonderful. Versailles was OK as a beautiful building but not much else. I would like a credit for not receiving the audio. I wondered at the time why but I didn’t realize until later when I saw our original engagement information that it did include the audio for $409.00”

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