Deux filles qui mangent une gaufre
Pâté en croute
Gros pain
Cafés et kouglof
Etale de gaufres
Petite terrasse
Quiche et vin blanc
Vitrine de sucrerie
Grande tablé de dégustations
Tartelettes
Tartes
Jolie terrasse

Paris Exquisite: Food Tour in the Marais district

Have a whale of time in the Marais district through an exclusive culinary experience. Immerse yourself in a gourmet adventure where every bite reveals a new surprise, highlighting the quality products for which French cuisine is renowned. A precious 17th-century enclave, you can hear the stories behind every door. 

Description

Make your way to the famous Place des Vosges, originally Place Royale, created by King Henri IV. You’ll meet up with your expert French gastronomy guide and embark on a culinary journey through the cosmopolitan, multicultural Marais district. Your tasting will begin in the home of a famous writer, where you’ll be presented with a drink and a pastry. Do you know the history of coffee and how we relate to it today? We’ll tell you all about it. You’ll continue your tour of the neighborhood with a tasting of a sweet treat, interspersed with historical explanations. You’ll pass by mansions, some of which have become the most famous museums in Paris. From the Picasso Museum to the story of the Marquise de Sévigné, the Marais will hold no secrets for you. Did you know that one of the capital’s oldest markets is located in this district ?

Enjoy two savory tastings and indulge in the specialties of our carefully selected artisans. Our Food Tour invites you to relish exceptional dishes, while exploring the alleys steeped in history and the emblematic places that have forged Paris’s reputation as a capital of art and gastronomy. To finish, you’ll delight in one of Paris’s finest tarteries.

Highlights

  • 17th-century artists’ quarter
  • Artisan street
  • Best artisan in town

What is included

  • 3-hour guided tour
  • An expert guide
  • Groups of 6 maximum
  • Address book at the end of the tour
  • 8 tastings :
    • a first sweet and a coffee
    • a second sweet, General de Gaulle’s favorite
    • a charcuterie
    • a typical French dish accompanied by a glass of wine and freshly squeezed fruit juice
    • a small tart

Important

  • Tour in English, French or Spanish
  • You’ll get a complimentary address book after the tour. It’s best to take the tour at the beginning of your stay in the area, to get the most gourmet addresses in the area.
  • Please be aware that this description is an example, and the stops or tastings may vary depending on the season or the day of the week. No matter where your tour takes you, you will always have a delicious experience.
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please let us know 48 hours before the tour if you have any special dietary requirements or restrictions: tastings may be modified accordingly. Vegetarian/gluten-free option available
  • Guided tours are available for a minimum of 2 people.
  • Tastings replace 1 meal
  • We recommend that you eat a light breakfast/lunch before the tour.

 

Meeting point in front of the Louis XIIV statue.