France · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

The 15 Lunch Experiences in France That Earn Their Price

28 tours  ·  from $66 a head

Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Utah Beach: A Quieter Landing Zone with a Huge Role
1-Day Tours, D-Day & Normandy Beaches Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

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

See Utah and Omaha beaches, Pointe du Hoc, and the American Cemetery on a long, moving Normandy D-Day day trip from Paris with lunch.

“Maja with city wonders was an amazing host and storyteller for our tour! I feel like I learned more from her about WWI and WWII than I did in school. Being on the sandy beaches of Normandy was an emotional experience and I’m grateful I was able to pay gratitude to those who fought there for freedom in France!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Bateaux Parisiens Seine River Gourmet Lunch & Sightseeing Cruise - Choosing between Etoile, Privilege, and Premier
Boat Tours in Paris, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Seine River Cruises, Tour Reviews

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

Enjoy a Champagne welcome, French lunch, live music, and landmark views on a two-hour Seine cruise from the Eiffel Tower.

“The experience exceeded all our expectations! The food was incredible and the staff were friendly, attentive and added to the tour by telling us more about the sites. So glad we ended our trip with this amazing experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie - Getting into the Eiffel Tower at the South entrance
Eiffel Tower Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Review of Madame Brasserie’s Eiffel Tower lunch, with seasonal French food, first-floor views, pricing, queues, seating, and practical tips.

“Wonderful view and delicious food. Our server was friendly and top-notch. The signage was clear and the process was communicated well. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and experience!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris: Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie 3-course lunch 12:00 - Arriving at the Eiffel Tower’s South Entrance
Eiffel Tower Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Versailles Palace and Giverny Monet House Visit with Lunch - The Clos Normand, Japanese bridge, and lily pond
Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews, Versailles Palace Tours

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

See Monet’s Giverny, enjoy a three-course mill lunch, and tour Versailles in one full day from Paris, with guides and coach transport.

“What a wonderful day!! Monet’s gardens were beautiful, lunch was in a quaint little town and Versailles was interesting too. Our tour guide was super nice and very informative. Definitely recommend doing the full say tour when visiting Paris”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch - Croissants, coffee, and the road east
1-Day Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Spend a full day in Champagne from Paris with eight tastings, a French lunch, cellar visits, scenic vineyards, and an expert guide.

“We had an enjoyable day out in the Champagne region thanks to our guide for the day, Joel! He was informative, passionate about all things Champagne, has a great sense of humour and always made sure everyone in the group was comfortable and having a good time. Thank you for making our day so special!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch - The long ride from Paris sets the historical scene
1-Day Tours, D-Day & Normandy Beaches Tours, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

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 a powerful day at Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, and the American Cemetery on a guided Normandy trip from Paris.

“Our guide in Normandy was outstanding. Sam is a fantastic storyteller who kept my 9-year-old son engaged and learning throughout the entire trip. He truly brought history to life, making every stop memorable. We highly recommend Sam!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option - What happens during the hands-on kitchen session
Cooking Classes, Cooking Classes in Paris, Lunch Experiences, Markets, Markets in Paris, Paris Tours, Shopping Tours, Shopping Tours in Paris, Tour Reviews, Workshops

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

Cook a three-course French lunch, visit a Latin Quarter market, taste cheese and wine, and learn practical techniques at Le Foodist in Paris.

“Review of fine dinning and the importance of good ingredients and cooking technique.. the trip to an open air market was fascinating. A very good overview of the types French cheese and how they are created and how to identify quality labels. Plating and serving were also demonstrated. Dinner was delicious, specific and general questions addressed. A lovely six hours that went too quickly. Highly recommended.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Arriving at Versailles Palace
1-Day Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews, Versailles Palace Tours

Giverny and Versailles Small Group Day Trip from Paris with Lunch

Paris Tour with Lunch at the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise - The coach route and Paris landmarks
Boat Tours in Paris, Cruises & Boat Tours, Eiffel Tower Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Seine River Cruises, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Review of a Paris sightseeing package with coach tour, Eiffel Tower lunch at Madame Brasserie, and a Seine River cruise.

“All the waiting time in line ups for Lunch Bus Tour and Seine boat cruise. We missed seeing 2 places of interest due to traffic at rush hour as the driver and guide were on a tight scheduler”

Check availability →Read our full review

From Bordeaux: St-Emilion Day Tour with Tastings and Lunch - Getting your bearings in the UNESCO-listed village
Bordeaux Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Bordeaux: St-Emilion Day Tour with Tastings and Lunch

Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch - Collecting the e-bikes in Saint-Émilion
Bike & E-Bike Tours, Bike Tours in Bordeaux, Bordeaux Tours, Cycling Tours, E-Bikes, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tastings & Wine Tours

Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

13.Saint-Emilion Electric Bike Day Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 696 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $217

Ride electric bikes through Saint-Émilion vineyards, visit two châteaux, taste Bordeaux wines, enjoy a picnic lunch, and explore the medieval village.

“From start to finish, it was amazing. Seamless execution. Our guide Jorgas was AMAZING......attentive, knowledgeable, funny, accommodating.....and a great driver. The scenery and wine were fantastic. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch - A major Champagne house in Reims or Epernay
1-Day Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch - Five pours that take you across France
Cheese, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

Paris: Wine and Cheese Lunch

15.Wine and Cheese Lunch

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

Taste five French wines, Champagne, and five artisanal cheeses with a sommelier in a wine cellar three minutes from the Louvre.

“Jasminq was fun and knowledgeable about French culture, pairing cheeses, wine and other conplementary food bridging various groups from the UK, US, Canada and Singapore to enjoy conversation, laughs and learn about rregions delicacies!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Scroll to Top

Explore France

Pick a ticket, a vineyard or a stretch of coast.