• Gourmet event and party planning
• Wine tastings in Paris
• Visit the world's largest food market
• A trip to Lyon

Gourmet event and party planning

Planning a big birthday for a food-loving family member? An anniversary? Or any celebration with family and friends in Paris? Paule Caillat and Promenades Gourmandes can organize it for you.

Paule designs events for groups from 20 to 50 people, organizing cooking classes, gourmet excursions and restaurant reservations, everything custom-tailored to the occasion. She can also suggest and book hotels and transportation for your group.

Paule Caillat leads a cooking class at Christopher F's 40th birthday party in Paris. A recent example: Christopher F.'s 40th birthday celebration included a cooking class and a wine tasting in exclusive venues, for 25 people. A guest writes, "Your enthusiasm and expertise made the trip so special for everyone."

Contact Paule Caillat for details about the event-planning services from Promenades Gourmandes.

Wine tastings in Paris

Olivier Magny has created O CHATEAU to share his knowledge and passion for wine with English-speaking visitors in a friendly atmosphere.

A wine tasting with Olivier is a unique opportunity to understand French wine better: how wines are categorized, how to choose it, how to pair it with food. You will enjoy seven different wines in an informative yet relaxed two-hour session. Olivier demystifies the A.O.C. labeling, and helps you grasp the variety and richness of our terroirs.

A perfect complement to Paule's classes, the tastings are available daily except Sunday, from 4 to 6 pm, in a charming location on the right bank (not far from Paule's kitchen)

No minimum attendance required but advanced reservations are necessary. Price: 50 euros per person.

To reserve your place at a tasting, please contact Olivier Magny at O Chateau.

Visit the world's largest market

Rungis, the world's largest wholesale market, is a food lover's paradise located seven miles south of Paris.In the wee hours of the morning, chefs and food professionals come here to buy their provisions and keep a finger on the pulse of French gastronomy. Two Paris-based journalists, Stephanie and Isabelle, (the only private guides recognized by the market's managing company) offer exclusive early morning visits to this mega market, the "Belly of Paris."

Please note that this tour is available only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, subject to the guides' availability. Pick up is at 4:45 am. Return to Paris is around 11 am. Visits cover seven hangars including fish, meats, poultry, fruit and vegetables, cheese and flowers. Price: 120 Euros per person, including breakfast and round-trip transport from Paris. Minimum two participants.

Reservations are required at least two weeks in advance. To reserve your tour of Rungis, please use the Promenades Gourmandes reservation page.

A Trip to Lyon

Known as the capital of French gastronomy since the Renaissance, Lyon is two hours away from Paris by TGV (fast train). Paule can organize visits, with or without an English-speaking guide, for a minimum of two people. Included are tours of local markets, food and chocolate shops, wine tastings and reservations at the most interesting restaurants. Cooking class with a local rising-star chef can be arranged for a minimum of four participants. Excursions to the nearby Beaujolais and/or Côtes du Rhône are also possible. And Lyon boasts major cultural sites which we recommend visiting.

These gourmet excursions are planned upon request and require a minimum advance notice of 6 weeks. Once you know your dates and the number of participants, contact us to inquire about rates.