Here Is Our Story
Our passion at Flavors of Paris is to share the flavours of Paris that we know and love; the off-the-beaten-path gems of daily Parisian life and the “in the know” artisanal offerings that
we have discovered one at a time.
The Original Flavors of Paris tasting tour was our inaugural tour situated in the neighbourhood of Saint Germain, and since then we have found that we have so much we want to share with you that we have expanded our roster of tours and events to satisfy not only your tastebuds but
all of your senses.
We’re not about taking you to big monuments like the Eiffel Tower. We figure you can find that easily on your own. We are about providing you with an intimate, immersive and sensory experience of Paris at a local level.
Lisa Rankin
Launching Flavors of Paris was an easy choice for the founder, Lisa Rankin, because the company combines all of Lisa’s passions . . . her love of Paris, French culture, art, and great food and wine.
Flavors of Paris provides the perfect outlet for Lisa to employ her artistic talents. And most of all, she loves meeting clients from all around the globe and sharing the discoveries she has uncovered during her time in Paris.
Lisa is an artist at heart. She studied fine arts in Canada and worked as a professional potter and gallery owner for many years. She is also a photographer, singer, writer, storyteller, and an aficionado of French food and wine.
In 2011, she decided to live her dream. She uprooted from Toronto, Ontario and started a tour company and blog called Flavors of Paris so she could share her passions for food, culture, art, and the city of Paris. Since the inception of Flavors of Paris, it has become a multiple-award winning company, sharing local, Parisian tastes and experiences with thousands of clients from around the world.
WILL INRIG
Perfume Tour Expert
Will Inrig is one of a handful of perfumers in the world today. He grew up in Canada and was drawn to Paris to study the art of perfumery and has remained in Paris to practise his craft. He is a trend-setting, outspoken young perfumer, and the creator of hit fragrance Acide by Éditions M.R, which challenged the tenets of perfumery and caused a stir within the conservative industry of fragrance. Before establishing his own laboratory, Inrig interned in olfactory heritage at Chanel, and consulted on-brand content for L’Oréal and Coty.
Today, Will creates bespoke perfumes for individuals and fashion brands. He is the author of ‘Poems About Sex’ and co-author of several books on natural raw materials. His work has been featured in Vogue and GQ magazines.
CAMILLA RADFORD-FURMAN
French Wine Navigator and Guide
For twelve years Camilla has worked for the largest wine distributor in California (Southern Wines and Spirits), with an extensive background in tasting, pairing, and promoting wines, she has consulted with hotels and restaurants, and worked in sales.
Since moving to France in 2009, she has applied her knowledge of wine to Navigating French Wines, a business she began for leading luxury tours and tastings. In Paris, she guides expats, tourists, and even locals in navigating the world of French wines.