If you're new to Paris and wishing to orient yourself to “living organic” in the city, or if you've recently decided to change your lifestyle and eating habits and cook and “live more organically,” and you're feeling a bit overwhelmed at the prospect of locating and connecting all the dots... I'd be delighted to orient you as to “where and how to live organic” in Paris.

I'll walk you through the labyrinth of certifications - both official and private, the different protected status labels, how to recognize committed brands and producers, familiarize you with the array of seasonal fruits and vegetables, how to “pick” the freshest and sweetest. Introduce you to the various natural food stores, specialty boutiques, bakeries, cheese shops, natural wine shops, restaurants offering quality organic and artisan fare. Get you connected with the many organizations, websites and blogs committed to promoting sustainable practices - such as the AMAP (Community Supported Agriculture) network, local produceurs - at which marketplaces to find them, marketplace “protocol.” Advise you on cooking with “raw materials” and organizing your kitchen and time to do just that, on pairing seasonal produce into succulent dishes...

I'll furnish you with a wealth of addresses and information that will turn what might seem like a daunting endeavor into a pleasurable experience.

Prices :
— 450 euros for a 1-day private organic shopping tour w/ lunch (9:30am - 5:30pm)
— 850 euros for a 2-day private organic shopping tour w/ lunch (9:30am - 5:30pm)
— 600 euros for a 1-day private shopping tour w/ 2 1/2-hour private seasonal vegetarian cooking class & lunch in my kitchen (9:30am - 5:30pm)

I try not to turn anyone away, so if the price is a stretch, please ask... We'll work something out.

Please email me for further information, and/or to reserve.