Paris: Canal St Martin Food Tour

The Paris: Canal St Martin Food Tour is a three-hour walking food tour along the Canal Saint-Martin in the 10th arrondissement, one of the city's most characterful neighbourhoods. The tour starts at Valma Brasserie Provençale on Quai de Valmy and moves through streets where independent bakeries, fromageries, and local restaurants sit alongside the canal's iron footbridges and tree-lined banks. Canal Saint-Martin was constructed between 1805 and 1825 under Napoleon's orders to supply fresh water to the city, and the area has since developed a strong local food culture distinct from the more tourist-heavy districts of Paris.

Over the three hours, guests taste more than ten dishes, including classic French preparations, French-style grilled cheese sandwiches, apple turnovers, pizza, and a cheese platter, with additional stops covering further regional and seasonal items. The pace is relaxed, the route is wheelchair accessible, and all food is included in the booking. Tickets cover the full guided walk, every tasting, and the services of a local guide throughout, with no additional food costs on the day.