REVIEW · PARIS
Exclusive Gourmet Picnic Experience at the Eiffel Tower
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A picnic at the Eiffel Tower sounds too good. It’s a personalized gourmet setup where you pick meals (including kids options), get everything portioned for your group, and eat with the tower views as your backdrop. I love that the experience is designed for real comfort too: you get a waterproof picnic mat plus insulated bags to keep drinks cold, and you’re close enough to park benches and public facilities.
The main catch is practical: this experience needs good weather, and you’ll still be outside in a park setting—so if you’re picky about sitting on the ground, plan to use a bench (which the host can help with).
In This Review
- Key things that make this Eiffel Tower picnic different
- Why an Eiffel Tower picnic feels like the right kind of Paris
- Meeting at the Eiffel Tower and getting your picnic ready
- Personalization that’s actually useful: names, separate boxes, food notes
- The menu choices: quiches, baguette sandwiches, or a full charcuterie board
- Starters and sides
- Main option 1: Charcuterie and cheese
- Main option 2: Sandwiches on buttered baguettes
- Main option 3: Quiches with green salad
- Kids’ meal: sandwiches plus a toy
- Dessert and drinks
- Where you’ll sit: ground comfort, bench backup, and toilets nearby
- Timing, photos, and how the 2 hours actually feel
- Price and value: is $108.38 per person worth it?
- Who should book this Eiffel Tower picnic (and who might skip)
- Should you book? My straight answer
- FAQ
- Where is the meeting point for the Eiffel Tower picnic?
- What time does the picnic start?
- How long is the picnic experience?
- How much does it cost?
- Is the picnic offered in English?
- How big is the group?
- What’s included with the picnic setup?
- Can we sit on a bench instead of on the ground?
- Are there public toilets nearby?
- What if the weather is bad or we need to cancel?
Key things that make this Eiffel Tower picnic different
- You choose the whole meal (quiches, charcuterie and cheese, or sandwiches on baguettes) with dessert and drink included
- Camilla assembles separate boxes by name so everyone gets what they picked
- It’s built for comfort with a waterproof mat, insulated bags, and the option to sit on a bench
- Kid-friendly by design with children’s sandwiches and a toy included
- A small group vibe with a maximum of 10 people, so it feels calm and not rushed
Why an Eiffel Tower picnic feels like the right kind of Paris
Paris is famous for food, but a picnic adds something special: it slows you down. You’re not scanning menus, waiting for tables, or stacking attractions back-to-back. Instead, you settle in for about 2 hours, choose your own Paris-style menu, and spend that time looking up at the Eiffel Tower like it’s part of your table.
What makes this version work well is the combination of structure and flexibility. The menu choices are varied enough for picky eaters, and the setup is handled for you—so you can actually enjoy the moment. And because you get a take-home keepsake (a waterproof mat), it doesn’t feel like a one-time gimmick.
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Meeting at the Eiffel Tower and getting your picnic ready
You meet at the Eiffel Tower, on Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, with a start time of 12:30 pm. The activity ends back at the meeting point, so you don’t end the experience hunting for your next connection.
You’ll have a mobile ticket, and it’s offered in English. The best part is that you’re not just handed a paper voucher and sent on your way. The setup is part of the experience: Camilla helps coordinate the meal boxes and makes sure the picnic layout is ready for you.
One practical benefit of eating outdoors here: you’re in an area with park space and easy access to facilities. If you need a break, you’re not stuck far from public restrooms labeled WC.
Personalization that’s actually useful: names, separate boxes, food notes
This isn’t a “everyone eats the same thing” picnic. You’re asked to assign a name to each person, and Camilla assembles a separate box for everyone based on preferences. That’s a big deal in real life—especially if you’re traveling with kids, dietary needs, or anyone who gets cranky about missing the right item.
Before you go, you’ll also want to communicate food restrictions such as allergies or special diets. The experience is designed to handle that, but it only works if you tell them clearly when you book.
Also pay attention to packaging. Everything can be recycled after your picnic. In a city where waste is easy to ignore, it’s a small but thoughtful touch that makes the whole meal feel less throwaway.
The menu choices: quiches, baguette sandwiches, or a full charcuterie board
The menu is built in layers—starter, main, dessert, and drinks. You’ll make selections from options like salad starters, sides, and mains that range from light to hearty. If you’re traveling with a group, this is the sweet spot: people can pick different mains without turning lunch into a negotiation.
Starters and sides
You start with a choice of salad as your starter. Then you add sides (choose 2 unless you choose the charcuterie and cheese option). Side options include:
- Green salad with tomato and vinaigrette (served on the side)
- Carrot sticks
- Quinoa with diced vegetables
- Lays natural potato chips
- Pickles
- An apple
That “choose 2” structure is practical. It helps you keep a picnic from turning into an overstuffed chaos pile.
Main option 1: Charcuterie and cheese
If you want the classic French picnic mood, pick charcuterie and cheese. This selection includes:
- 4 cured meats and 4 cheeses
- Dried fruit and nuts
- A demi-baguette on the side
One detail to note: this charcuterie and cheese main comes only with your dessert and drink choice. That means you don’t combine it with the extra sides.
Main option 2: Sandwiches on buttered baguettes
If your group wants the easiest “grab and go” feel while still being gourmet, go for sandwiches on buttered baguette. Options include:
- Roast beef with grilled onions, mayo, mustard, and cream cheese
- Cured ham with comté and lettuce
- Chicken with bacon, avocado, mayo, and cream cheese
- Roast veg with cream cheese
These are made for picnic eating: handheld, not fussy, and hard to mess up if you’re sitting on a blanket.
Main option 3: Quiches with green salad
For something warm and satisfying, choose quiches with green salad:
- Mushroom, onion, and spinach with goat’s cheese in puff pastry
- Lorraine-style quiche with onions and bacon in puff pastry
Quiche is a nice middle ground: you get that homemade comfort without committing to a full formal meal.
Kids’ meal: sandwiches plus a toy
For children, there’s a kids’ sandwiches option plus a toy. The bread can be white or wheat, and the spreads are:
- Peanut butter and strawberry jelly
- Ham and cheese with butter
If you’re bringing kids, this is the kind of option that keeps lunch from becoming a separate cooking project. You can handle drinks, clean-up, and photos—without hunting for a toddler-safe substitute.
Dessert and drinks
For dessert, you choose one:
- Chocolate flourless cake
- Pineapple upside down cake
- Two oatmeal cookies with cranberries
- Haribo gummy candy pack
Drink choices include:
- Apple juice
- Coke Regular
- Coke Zero
- Cappuccino ready to drink
- Carte Noire
- Mochaccino ready to drink (Carte Noire)
- Bottled water
I like having both coffee-style drinks and soda/juice options in the same lineup. It keeps everyone from feeling excluded.
Where you’ll sit: ground comfort, bench backup, and toilets nearby
The picnic includes a waterproof picnic mat, so you’re not worrying about damp grass ruining lunch. Drinks come in insulated bags, which matters more than you’d think—especially if the weather is warm.
Here’s the comfort option that’s worth highlighting: if you’re not comfortable sitting on the ground, Camilla can find a park bench for you. That turns what could be an awkward “stick it out” situation into a flexible plan.
And because the picnic area has nearby public facilities, you also have access to toilets labeled WC. That makes the experience feel easier for families, and it’s a big deal if you’re traveling with anyone who doesn’t love long walks mid-meal.
Timing, photos, and how the 2 hours actually feel
This is built around a 2-hour window, starting at 12:30 pm. The structure is simple: meet near the Eiffel Tower, get your picnic organized, choose your spot, eat, and enjoy downtime with the views.
In the experience, Camilla sets everything up for you. That includes arranging the picnic items and (based on what people say about the host) taking photos so you don’t spend the whole time asking strangers to help with your shots. You’re free to linger after the first few bites too, because this isn’t a hard “next stop” rush.
If you’re the type who wants the Eiffel Tower moment but hates crowds and cafeteria chaos, this is the kind of plan that works. You’ll likely spend that time alternating between eating, looking up at the tower, and taking a few pictures when the light feels right.
Price and value: is $108.38 per person worth it?
At $108.38 per person, you’re paying for more than food. You’re paying for:
- A fully portioned meal with multiple menu options
- Insulated drink handling and a waterproof mat included (and you take the mat home)
- A host handling setup and separate boxes by name
- A small group setup (max 10 people)
- English support during the experience
Could you buy snacks near the Eiffel Tower and make it a DIY picnic? Sure. But the value here is in the work being removed from your day. You’re not planning portions for everyone, carrying extra cold storage, or trying to keep kids entertained and adults relaxed while shopping. For families and groups, that convenience often matters as much as the food itself.
If your group enjoys the idea of a made-for-you picnic with a keepsake and a host-led setup, the price starts to make sense.
Who should book this Eiffel Tower picnic (and who might skip)
This picnic is a great fit if you’re:
- Traveling with kids and want a meal that’s designed for them, including a toy
- Going with friends who want different mains without turning lunch into a compromise meeting
- Planning a romantic outing and want an easy way to make it feel special without a long reservation hunt
- Wanting a low-stress, high-comfort Eiffel Tower experience at lunch time
It might be less ideal if:
- You’re traveling during poor weather windows. The experience requires good weather, and conditions can change plans.
- You hate outdoor seating. Yes, benches are available, but you’ll still be in a park environment.
Should you book? My straight answer
If you want the Eiffel Tower moment plus a meal that’s genuinely thought through, this is an easy yes. The big selling points for me are the personalization (names, separate boxes), the included waterproof mat you can take home, and the fact that comfort options are planned in with bench seating and nearby WC.
Book it especially if your timing is fixed and you want to avoid stress. This kind of picnic is often booked well in advance (on average about 89 days), so earlier planning gives you better odds of getting the date you want.
FAQ
Where is the meeting point for the Eiffel Tower picnic?
You meet at the Eiffel Tower, Av. Gustave Eiffel, 75007 Paris, France.
What time does the picnic start?
The start time is 12:30 pm.
How long is the picnic experience?
It lasts about 2 hours (approx.).
How much does it cost?
The price is $108.38 per person.
Is the picnic offered in English?
Yes, it is offered in English.
How big is the group?
The experience has a maximum of 10 people.
What’s included with the picnic setup?
It includes a waterproof picnic mat, insulated bags to keep drinks chilled, and the picnic meals based on your choices (starter, main, dessert, and drinks).
Can we sit on a bench instead of on the ground?
Yes. If you’re not comfortable sitting on the ground, the host can find a park bench.
Are there public toilets nearby?
Yes. Public toilets are available and are labeled WC.
What if the weather is bad or we need to cancel?
The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. You can cancel for free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
