About Flavors of Paris
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, Founder, CEO and Guide
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.
Katherine Fry
Communications and Marketing Assistant
Hoosier native, Katherine was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. Always ready for adventure, she’s always had a lifelong enthusiasm for exploring the world. She has a background in journalism and is currently obtaining her Master’s degree in international tourism development. Her passion for French culture blossomed when she moved to France four years ago and since then she has spent time living in Chateauroux, Nice and Paris.
Working for Lisa and Flavors of Paris combines all her interests and keeps her on the constant hunt for the best restaurants and experiences to share with others. When she is not writing in her favourite Parisian coffee shops, Katherine spends most of her time taking pictures, reading, testing restaurants, window shopping, binge-watching murder mysteries and travelling.
Katherine Fry, Communications and Marketing Assistant
Michelle BRandabur
Michelle Brandabur, Staff Writer and Technical Specialist
Staff Writer and Technical Specialist
Michelle grew up in California and began traveling at a young age discovering her love of writing along the way. She enjoys visiting Paris as often as she can to find the city’s best croissants and live music. As a recent graduate from the journalism program at Boston University, Michelle loves combining her passion for writing and traveling in her work for Flavors of Paris.
When she is not tackling new technological projects or writing about all that Paris has to offer, Michelle can be found baking, trail running and listening to music with her friends.
Laurent Donoyas, Artist and Guide
Laurent Donoyan
Artist and Guide
Laurent was born in Paris and soon explored much of his life discovering it with his paternal grandparents who lived in Montmartre. His early passion for food was inspired by his maternal grandmother who taught Laurent the culinary traditions of Provence where he spent his childhood holidays.
After studying English and Chinese at the Sorbonne Nouvelle University, Laurent worked for several years in fine food shops, specialized in products from Provence, and developed a special interest in olive oils from small French producers.
Laurent is also a self-taught artist who loves to explore different techniques, use various types of mediums, and use the power of form and colours to express emotions. See some of Laurent’s creations at https://www.instagram.com/laurent_donoyan/
It was a natural step for Laurent to join the Flavors Of Paris guides team, as he is eager to share his enthusiasm for French "art de vivre" with clients from all 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.
Will Inrig, Perfume Expert
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.