15 Lunch Experiences in France to Build a Day Around

Normandy D-Day Sites & Cemetery Day Trip from Paris with Lunch - Utah Beach: the western landing site

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

Review of a full-day Normandy D-Day tour from Paris with Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, American Cemetery, and lunch.

“BEWARE OF THIS TOUR!!! City Wonder Tour Company is HORRIBLE!!! We received confirmation at 5:01am day of tour it was still going on. Went to meeting place for time WE WERE TOLD TO BE THERE. 5 minutes AFTER required meeting time, the tour guide arrived to inform us tour was cancelled. He proceeded to tell us he found out 7pm the night before but they did not inform any participants until AFTER meeting time the day of " due to staffing" I am not out nearly $100Euros for transportation to meeting location for a tour that was cancelled the night before. When I contacted City Wonders all I got was…”

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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

Review of the Bateaux Parisiens gourmet Seine lunch cruise, with food, seating, views, price, itinerary, tips, and booking advice.

“It was not worth $170 for the premium package. "Gourmet" lunch not so great. No choice of wine, dry chardonnay only! Great seat in the front but every seat at any window had a great view.”

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Eiffel Tower Tickets & Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

Paris: 3-Course Lunch at Eiffel Tower’s Madame Brasserie

3.Paris: 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, city views, ticket tips, queues, menus, and honest value advice.

“Such a wonderful experience of having lunch inside the Eiffel Tower - the seating, the view, the service, and the food were excellent.”

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

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

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

Enjoy a three-course Thierry Marx lunch inside the Eiffel Tower, with first-floor access, Paris views, priority entry, and drinks.

“Fantastic dining experience. Definitely worth the visit and the money.”

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Giverny & Monet Tours, 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

Review of the Versailles and Giverny day tour from Paris, including Monet’s garden, a three-course lunch, palace highlights, costs, crowds, and tips.

“We have a great tour, albeit a long day. There was an accident on the highway that caused a delay in the morning, but we rushed through the Monet tour to make it up. I will say it’s a lot to see in one day and it would be great to do Versailles by itself one day. Steve was a great tour guide. He was informed and funny. We did move quickly so it’s not for anyone who has a difficult time walking or who might be a slow walker. Overall it’s a good tour!”

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1-Day Tours, Champagne Tastings, Champagne Tastings in Paris, Day Trips in Paris, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

6.From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

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

Explore Champagne from Paris with cellar visits, eight tastings, vineyard views, a French lunch, and expert guidance in one full day.

“W head an amazing day with Daniel! He was so informative, learned so much about the production of champagne. He stopped for us to see the most beautiful vistas and we toasted to a lovely day. Would highly recommend!”

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Boat Tours in Paris, Cruises & Boat Tours, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Seine River Cruises, Tour Reviews

Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

7.Paris: 3-Course Lunch Cruise on the River Seine

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

Paris Seine lunch cruise review with gourmet food, Eiffel Tower views, practical tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks for a 90-minute outing.

“This was one of the most lovely experiences in Paris - and so romantic too! I chose the option of adding flower petals and 2 glasses of champagne. The seats are reserved for everyone so you don’t have to queue up early! The food was great, and the views - even better :)”

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1-Day Tours, D-Day Beaches Tours, Day Trips in Paris, Guided, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

Paris: Normandy D-Day Sites Guided Day Trip with Lunch

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

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

Review of the Paris Normandy D-Day tour, covering Utah Beach, Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach, lunch, transport, value, and practical tips.

“Maja was an excellent guide. She was well read on the military history. She spent one on one time getting to know the guests. She showed a genuine interest in our complete satisfaction.”

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Cooking Classes, Lunch Experiences, Markets, Paris Tours, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Wine Tours, Wine Tours in Paris, Workshops, Workshops in Paris

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, shop a Latin Quarter market, taste cheese, pair wine, and learn practical techniques in a small Paris class.

“Authentic farm market food-to table experience.You are the really working to make to meal in a professional kitchen as a team. I learned so many new cooking tips and techniques as well as eating a delicious lunch!”

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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

Review of the Giverny and Versailles day trip from Paris, with Monet’s garden, palace highlights, lunch, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“I was a solo traveler and the trip was awesome! The guide was awesome. He drove us in minivan to Versailles and took care of entry and everything and gave us a private tour of the palace and then drove us to Giverny’s B&B where our lunch had been arranged and cost included in the booking. We had peaceful lunch at scenic B&B with some open seating at a garden with live music and some good French wine and food! Then the guide drove us to Monet’s village and he left us and gave us plenty of time to explore the garden and house and village! While driving back to…”

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Boat Tours in Paris, Cruises & Boat Tours, Eiffel Tower Tickets & 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 coach tour with Eiffel Tower lunch, first-floor access, multilingual audio, and a Seine cruise for time-pressed visitors.

“We were very disappointed with our bus tour. There was no narration of city sites in Paris and we were only given a very primitive map of our route. Viator usually provides a very good tour and this one was extremely disappointing as it was our first time visiting Paris.”

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Bordeaux Tours, Lunch Experiences, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 714 reviews · from $177

Review of a Saint-Émilion day tour from Bordeaux with three château tastings, a picnic lunch, village walk, and small-group transport.

“The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, and really made everyone feel very comfortable. It was a great crowd, and we all had a very nice time. The wineries were also very friendly to us. I highly recommend this tour.”

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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 e-bikes through Saint-Émilion vineyards, visit two châteaux, enjoy a French picnic and taste Bordeaux wines on a small-group tour.

“Easy cycling with electric bikes on quiet roads. Our guide was excellent, the wine tasting was very good and the picnic lunch was perfect.”

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1-Day Tours, Champagne Tastings, Champagne Tastings in Paris, Day Trips in Paris, Lunch Experiences, Paris Tours, Tour Reviews

Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 8 Tastings & Lunch

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

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

Review of a small-group Champagne day trip from Paris with eight tastings, cellar visits, vineyard views, lunch, pickup, and practical tips.

“First let’s start with our personal driver Huw. On time, history buff you can ask and quiz him on anything about anything! He brought us some croissants for the drive and even snuck us in a winery park and gave us a course on champagne. We were 3 couples and we had a great group because we had a wonderful host. If you decide to take this tour I hope you get Huw as your driver!”

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