Paris Le Marais Food and Wine Tour with Eating Europe

4.9 (598 reviews) Paris, France
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers

Overview

Live like a Parisian for a day and embark on a journey through Le Marais, one of the trendiest and most dynamic neighborhoods in the City of Light. Taste the cultural and culinary diversity of this historic neighbourhood as you take a deep dive into French food, from boeuf bourguignon or choucroute garnie
to wine and cheese.

Let your local food expert guide you through the back streets of the Marais to discover some of its best artisanal shops and hidden gems. All the while, you’ll see the best angles of this medieval Parisian quarter while discovering the stories behind icons like the neighborhood’s hôtels particuliers and Place des Vosges’ royal history.

Le Marais is an enticing mix of tradition, innovation and culture. Experience all of these elements through the neighborhood’s best food in an unforgettable adventure.

Options

Small-Group Food Tour (9 max)

Duration: 3 hours

Private Food Tour Upgrade

Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group.
Duration: 3 hours
Includes an extra tasting

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Taste artistry in a savory croissant and a traditional French cream puff
  • Sample French cheeses aged and refined in a 17th-century cellar from master cheesemongers
  • ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
  • Sip on French wine while indulging in the city’s best boeuf bourguignon or choucroute garnie
  • Gratuities / Tips for the guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Visit a neo-bakery founded by two young entrepreneurs committed to sustainability and reducing waste. Discover their focus on quality ingredients, and enjoy a delicate vanilla cream puff.
  2. 10m
    The elegant pastries and rustic breads from this refined boulangerie-pâtisserie celebrate seasonal flavors from southern France and Italy. Enjoy a croissant pissaladière, a Provençal specialty with caramelized onions, anchovies, and black olives.
  3. Place des Vosges
    Pass by
    Admire the elegant symmetry, red-brick façades, and arcaded walkways from Paris’s oldest planned square (1612), a masterpiece of early French classical architecture.
  4. 30m
    Dine at a classic French bistro overlooking the elegant Place des Vosges. Enjoy a traditional boeuf bourguignon, served with buttered noodles and paired with a glass of red wine, for a true Parisian experience.
  5. Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
    Pass by
    Pass by a grand 17th-century private mansion in Louis XIII style that helped preserve the Marais from Haussmann’s redesign, and it now houses the Centre des Monuments Nationaux.
  6. Fromagerie Laurent Dubois
    10m
    Taste the best French cheeses and home-made cheese creations at one of the best fromagerie in Paris.
    They won the Best Craftsman of France award in 2000 with their pyramid of flavours composed of 120 cheeses. Here, you'll try a selection of different PDO cheeses.
  7. 50m
    Visit a cozy wine shop and tasting cellar set in a beautifully restored 14th-century building in the Marais. Descend into the vaulted cellar to enjoy wine with cheese and fresh baguette, in an intimate, welcoming atmosphere.
  8. 10m
    Visit a celebrated Parisian pâtisserie famous for its iconic merveilleux, and try one: airy meringue domes filled with whipped cream and coated in chocolate shavings.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will be waiting for you by the benches and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!

End point

This is the endpoint for the afternoon tour.

End point

This is the endpoint for the morning tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
  • Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
  • Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
  • Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.

Cancellation policy

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

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