Paris Travel Guide
France
Wine and dine yourself in Paris
Paris offers amazing eating experiences as well as places happy to serve up sub-par slop to unsuspecting tourists. Stick with SmoothRed and you’re sure to come out on top. Our team will be happy to reveal those secrets to you or to book you one of the exclusive dining options.
Enjoy suggestions for dinner as well as beautiful hidden spots for a coffee break, perhaps in Place des Vosges or nestled in museum gardens. Pop to Café de Flore, one of the oldest coffeehouses in Paris, celebrated for its famous clientele, which in the past included high-profile writers and philosophers such as Simone de Beauvoir or Jean-Paul Sartre. Wherever you go, relax the Parisian way, with seats facing the street and taking in the bustling city as you sip you favourite coffee.
Dine in style as you admire the City of Lights from another perspective. Embark on a river cruise on the Seine and indulge in fine dining as you sail. A welcome glass of champagne sets the mood for this unique experience. Enjoy a seat by the window to take in the very best sights.
Alternatively, book a table on top of the Eiffel Tower and enjoy panoramic views of this romantic city. Whether you choose to indulge in the innovative dishes of the 2 Michelin-star culinary masterpiece or you prefer the bright chic setting of the brasserie, the breathtaking views are the perfect pairing to your meal.
The best way to find local delicacies is visiting the food markets. Paris is no short of them.
Our guides can take you to the food markets and local shops to try some of the very best cheeses, macarons, pastries and chocolate. Or tie up your aprons and put your culinary skills to practice in a cookery class, where you will not only learn French recipes but also acquire the techniques. You can even shop the freshest ingredients alongside the chef!
Wine in Paris - did you know?
You might think that somewhere as urban as Paris would struggle to support many vineyards. And, well, you’d be right. BUT in the heart of urban Paris, in the shadow of Sacré-Coeur, is a hidden vineyard and one of the last remaining vines in central Paris. Its position on a hillside means it receives plenty of natural light.
The 18th arrondissement is the only district of the French capital with working wineries, and has been celebrated an annual wine festival since 1934. We’re delighted to report that the Paris has recently seen something of a revival in wine growing. More and more local growers are sprouting up and harvests are improving every year. So watch this space to see how things develop.
In the meantime, you’ll be pleased to hear that the streets of Paris are awash with the finest wines from across the rest of France (not literally though). For great wine cellars, head to Rue Mouffetard, or rely on SmoothRed and get the chance to try a selection of fine wines in a 17th-century wine cellar.
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