A lunch plan with Eiffel Tower gravity. This exclusive gourmet picnic turns a famous view into a slow, personal meal where Camilla sets everything up so you can actually enjoy Paris, not just pose for photos. You’ll pick options in advance, then she brings out the picnic in separate boxes built for each person’s choices.

Two things I like a lot are the way the meal is handled for real people (not one-size-fits-all) and the comfort details that make picnics work in public parks. You’ll get a waterproof picnic mat you can take home, plus insulated bags to keep drinks chilled, which sounds small until you’re there in the middle of the day.

One consideration: you’re eating outdoors and the experience runs only with good weather. Also, sitting on the ground is the default, though the host can find a park bench if you’d rather not.

Key Highlights You’ll Feel Immediately

• Personalized meal boxes built by name, so everyone gets their own preferences
• Waterproof picnic mat + insulated bags, designed for comfort and cool drinks
• Pick from classic Paris flavors like quiches, baguette sandwiches, and charcuterie with cheese
• Kid-friendly options with a toy and easy, family-style choices
• Benches and public toilets nearby (WC) if sitting on the ground isn’t comfortable
• Small group size (max 10) for a calmer, more personal pace

Eiffel Tower Picnic: The Part That Makes It More Than a Photo Stop

Paris gives you a lot of ways to see the Eiffel Tower. This one does something different. Instead of rushing from platform to platform, you park yourself (literally) in the park area and build a proper lunch moment.

The biggest win is that your meal is planned around your group. You can choose from items like quiches, charcuterie and cheese, and sandwiches on baguettes, plus sides and desserts. If you’re traveling with kids, you’re not stuck with bland options. If you’re coming as a couple, you still get variety that feels special without turning into a formal dinner.

The other win is pacing. A picnic should feel relaxed. Here you get a host who assembles the setup, so you’re not worrying about forgotten napkins, missing utensils, or scrambling for snacks once you find your spot.

Timing and Duration: What 2 Hours Looks Like in Real Life

This experience runs about 2 hours and starts at 12:30 pm. That timing matters. It’s late enough that you’re not doing a super-early plan, but it’s also midday, so the Eiffel Tower area can be busy. The advantage of a small-group picnic is that you’re not fighting the crowd flow every minute.

A typical flow feels like this:

• Meet near the Eiffel Tower area and settle in
• Camilla sets up your picnic items and hands over your individually prepared boxes
• You eat in a calm order: starter, main, dessert, then your chosen drink
• You linger long enough to enjoy the views, not just get through the food
• The activity ends back at the meeting point

You’ll want to treat the lunch like a mini pause button for your day in Paris. Think slower than sightseeing, with more conversation and less map-checking.

Meeting Point at Av. Gustave Eiffel: Easy Start, Simple Finish

You meet at Eiffel Tower, Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris. It also ends back at the meeting point, so you’re not trying to figure out where to go next while you’re still in picnic mode.

This start location is convenient in plain terms: you’re near public transportation, and you’re close to where you likely already planned to spend time. If you’re the kind of person who likes a clear plan, this one gives you that. No confusing transfer.

Also, you’ll get a mobile ticket, and you’ll receive confirmation at booking time. That’s helpful because you can keep everything on your phone and spend your brain power on what you want to eat.

How Camilla Builds Your Picnic: Separate Boxes by Name

The hosting style is the real secret ingredient. When you choose meals, you assign a name to each guest so Camilla can assemble a separate box for everyone based on preferences.

Why this matters: it prevents the usual picnic chaos where everyone is sharing the same platter and you’re stuck with the one salad option that no one wanted. Here, each person gets their own combination, which makes the meal feel personal even when you’re in a group.

Camilla’s setup also changes the atmosphere. Instead of you doing all the work, she handles the assembly and presentation. The result is that you can focus on the point of the experience: eating well while you take in the Eiffel Tower views.

And yes, the experience comes with a physical keepsake. The waterproof picnic mat is colorful and meant to be taken home after. That small detail makes the whole thing feel like an event, not just a snack break.

Your Menu Choices: Starters, Mains, and the Paris Comfort Food Lineup

The menu is built for variety, including options that work for families. You’ll see choices at each stage, and you can mix and match based on what your group actually wants to eat.

Starters: Salad and Side Options

You start with either a salad choice or a set of sides. The sides list is practical and easy to nibble while you get settled. Options can include:

• green salad with tomato and vinaigrette on the side
• carrot sticks
• quinoa with diced vegetables
• natural potato chips
• pickles
• an apple

There’s also a set of starter mains that can include combinations like roast beef with grilled onions and greens, cured ham with comté, or chicken with bacon and avocado. The menu is designed so adults get something satisfying, and kids get options that won’t feel too intense.

Mains: Charcuterie and Cheese, Baguette Sandwiches, or Quiche

You have three main directions:

1) Charcuterie and cheese

This includes a selection of cured meats and cheeses plus dried fruit, nuts, and a demi-baguette on the side. This option works well for groups because it feels like a Paris food hall at picnic scale. It also comes only with your chosen dessert and drink, which helps the meal stay organized.

2) Sandwiches on (buttered) baguette

Choices include combos like roast beef with grilled onions, cured ham with comté and lettuce, or chicken with bacon and avocado. The baguette format is the “everyone can eat” path. It’s also a good call if you’re visiting with picky eaters who still want a proper meal.

3) Quiches with green salad

Options include a mushroom, onion and spinach quiche with goat’s cheese in puff pastry, or a Lorraine-style quiche with onions and bacon. Quiche is warm, filling, and picnic-friendly. It’s also a comfort-food option if you want something that feels more like lunch than picnic snacking.

Children’s Meals: Sandwiches Plus a Toy

If you’re traveling with kids, this part is genuinely thoughtful. There are children’s sandwiches where you choose white or wheat bread:

• peanut butter and strawberry jelly
• ham and cheese with butter

There’s also a toy included. That’s the kind of added detail that helps a picnic feel like a special day for kids, not just a meal outdoors.

Desserts and Drinks: Sweet Finish Without Overthinking

Dessert choices include:

• chocolate flourless cake
• pineapple upside down cake
• two oatmeal cookies with cranberries
• a Haribo gummy candy pack

For drinks, you choose from listed options like:

• apple juice
• Coke Regular or Coke Zero
• ready-to-drink cappuccino
• Carte de Noire (and another Mochaccino ready-to-drink option listed)
• bottled water

I like the range here because it covers both “I want coffee” and “I want something simple.” It also keeps things easy for families.

Sitting Comfortably: Ground-Friendly Setup and Bench Backup

Picnics sound simple until you’re actually dealing with grass, wind, or just the fact that sitting on the ground gets old. The good news is the experience plans for that.

You’ll receive a waterproof picnic mat. That helps with damp grass and gives everyone a defined place to sit. And if you’re not comfortable sitting on the ground, the host can find a park bench instead.

Also, the park area has public toilets labeled WC. Having that nearby is one of those “you don’t think about it until you need it” advantages, and it makes the whole thing less stressful—especially with kids.

Enjoying the Eiffel Tower Views While You Eat

This is the part most people come for, and the structure helps you enjoy it more. Because the meal is set up for you, you’re free to look up when you want and down when you need to eat.

A picnic is naturally photogenic, but it shouldn’t turn into a performance. The experience supports a calmer rhythm, and the host can even take photos as part of the setup moment. That means you’re more likely to get pictures that look like a real day out, not a rushed stop where everyone stares at the same angle.

One practical tip: midday means sunlight can change fast. If you’re sensitive to glare, bring sunglasses. It’s not tour-specific, but it helps you enjoy the views without squinting through every photo.

The Value Question: Is $108.38 Per Person Worth It?

At $108.38 per person for about 2 hours, you’re paying for more than food. You’re paying for:

• the curated meal structure with multiple choices across the group
• the host-led setup so you don’t manage the picnic logistics
• the included waterproof mat you take home
• insulated bags to keep drinks chilled
• the comfort factor of benches and nearby WC as part of the experience planning

So the value depends on what you’d do instead. If you’d normally buy picnic food on your own and try to assemble it while racing through an already busy Eiffel Tower area, this is often a smoother deal. You’re effectively buying convenience plus the nicer picnic experience.

If you already plan to eat at a nearby restaurant and don’t care about the picnic format, then it’s easier to question the price. But if you want a Paris lunch with a view that feels like an event—and you like the idea of the mat souvenir—this price makes sense.

Also consider the small group size of max 10. You’re not getting herded through. That alone can be worth something when you’re paying for an experience tied to a specific moment.

Who This Eiffel Tower Picnic Is For

This one fits best when you want a meal with atmosphere and a plan that keeps things easy.

It’s a great match for:

• Families with children who want kid-friendly options plus a toy and a realistic meal format
• Couples who want something romantic but not stuffy, with multiple food choices
• Groups of friends who want separate preferences handled cleanly through named boxes
• Anyone who wants an English-hosted experience without wrestling logistics

If you’re traveling solo, it can still work because you get the structured setup and a clear meeting point, but it’s especially strong for groups where individual meal preferences matter.

Keepsakes and Recycling: The Small Details You’ll Appreciate Later

The mat is meant to be used again at home, and that’s not just a gimmick. It turns the picnic into something you can remember every time you pull it out for a future day outdoors.

You’ll also notice a practical approach to packaging. There’s guidance that packaging can be recycled after your picnic. That’s a small sustainability win and it keeps the end-of-meal cleanup from feeling like a mystery.

The takeaway is simple: you don’t just leave with a full stomach. You leave with a fun souvenir and less waste pressure than you might expect from a takeout-heavy day.

Should You Book the Eiffel Tower Gourmet Picnic?

If your ideal Paris day includes a reserved, easy lunch with personalized meal choices, this is a strong yes. The combination of name-based boxes, waterproof mat, chilled drinks, and a host who handles setup makes it one of those experiences that feels worth the money because it reduces stress.

I’d think twice if:

• you dislike outdoor seating in general (even with the bench option, it’s still a park moment)
• you’re flexible only with weather, because the experience requires good weather
• you want a quick snack instead of a relaxed 2-hour lunch plan

If you like the idea of turning the Eiffel Tower into a real meal moment, not just a sight, book it and enjoy the slow part of travel.

FAQ

Where is the meeting point for the Eiffel Tower picnic?

You’ll meet at the Eiffel Tower on Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.

What time does the picnic start?

The start time is 12:30 pm.

How long does the experience last?

It lasts approximately 2 hours.

What language is the experience offered in?

The experience is offered in English.

How large is the group?

The maximum group size is 10 travelers.

What’s included with the picnic setup?

You get a waterproof picnic mat, insulated bags for drinks, and your picnic meals with dessert and a drink choice.

Can I sit on a bench instead of on the ground?

Yes. If you are not comfortable sitting on the ground, the host can find a park bench. There are also public toilets labeled WC nearby.

What food options are available for kids?

There are children’s sandwich options with a choice of white or wheat bread, plus a toy included.

Do I need to share food restrictions?

Yes. You should communicate any food restrictions such as allergies or special diet needs.

Is free cancellation available, and what happens if weather is poor?

Yes, cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The experience requires good weather; if it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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