Paris Le Marais Patisserie and Pastry Walking Food Tour

Duration3.8 days

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LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

Le Marais holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its ancient streets. On this small-group walking tour, your expert local guide takes you inside six of them:

Aux Merveilleux de Fred — the ethereal meringue-and-cream signature
Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry unlike anywhere else in Paris
Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry," tasting the macaron that redefined the category
Dunes Blanches — the cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians
À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest confectionery, founded in 1761
La Charrette à Crêpes — a warm crêpe fresh off the pan to finish

Between tastings, your guide unpacks the story of Le Marais — the medieval Jewish quarter, the aristocratic mansions, the hidden courtyards.

Ninety minutes. Six stops. Small group of just eight. No wine, no marathon. Just the sweet, iconic, unforgettable side of Paris.

What's included

Expert local Paris guide
Historical commentary on Le Marais and its food heritage
6 patisserie tastings at Le Marais's most iconic artisan shops
Walking tour through the medieval Marais quarter
Small group experience, max 8 guests

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food, drinks, or alcoholic beverages
Transportation between meeting point and Le Marais

What to expect

Le Marais
1h 40m

Cross the Seine with your expert local guide and enter Le Marais - the medieval Jewish and aristocratic quarter that holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its historic streets.

Over 90 minutes, your guide leads you through six of them:

Aux Merveilleux de Fred — ethereal meringue-and-cream signature
Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry, from Damascus to Paris
Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry" and his iconic macarons
Dunes Blanches Chez Pascal — cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians
À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest confectionery, founded 1761
La Charrette à Crêpes — a warm crêpe fresh off the pan to finish

Between tastings, your guide reveals Le Marais's story — Rue des Rosiers and the Jewish quarter, the aristocratic mansions, and Place des Vosges. The route may vary by day but every tour includes all six tastings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the pavement directly across the street from L'Occitane en Provence, 1 Rue d'Arcole, 75004 Paris. Look for the guide holding a black sign with the Scenic Zest logo. Check-in 10:30 AM, tour departs 10:45 AM sharp. Cross the street from L'Occitane and you'll find your guide.

End point

Meet your guide on the pavement directly across the street from L'Occitane en Provence, 1 Rue d'Arcole, 75004 Paris. Look for the guide holding a black sign with the Scenic Zest logo. Check-in 10:30 AM, tour departs 10:45 AM sharp. Cross the street from L'Occitane and you'll find your guide.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.