Marais Food and History Tour

From $750

From $750 – Full day

Explore the vibrant Marais district, full of art galleries, boutiques, cafés, and food vendors, while discovering its rich history. Walk along cobblestone streets to see aristocratic mansions, the Place des Vosges, the Jewish Quarter, and learn about the Knights Templar.

Then, indulge in a 5-stop tasting tour along rue Montorgueil, where you’ll sample the best cheeses, cured meats, wines, pastries, and more.
After the tasting in a local wine cellar, continue your Marais exploration with a visit to the stunning Saint-Eustache Church, the Les Halles area, and a secret spot offering a panoramic view of Paris.
You can also replace the tasting with a cooking class or pastry-making workshop with a local French chef. We offer similar historical gourmet tours in the Montmartre area as well.

  • Full day
  • Walking tour with tastings
  • Marais & Montorgueil, Paris
Pick-up: Your hotel or Saint-Paul / Hotel de Ville
Drop-off: Marais area
Activity level: Moderate, no restrictions
Price: $750
What’s included:
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Guiding services
What’s extra:
  • €40-50 per person for the tasting menu
  • From €150 for a cooking class experience

TOUR PLAN

01

Marais tour - part 1

    • Church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis: A fine example of Jesuit architecture, this church is known for its stunning interior and is a masterpiece of the Baroque style in Paris.
    • Hotel de Sens: A historic medieval mansion now housing the Forney Art Library, once home to a cardinal and French favourite Queen Margot.
    • Village of Saint-Paul: A charming district with narrow alleys, quaint shops, and galleries, offering a glimpse into the old Paris.
    • Hotel de Sully: A magnificent mansion that now hosts the Centre des Monuments Nationaux. Discover its secret gardens!
    • Place des Vosges: One of Paris's oldest squares, built in the early 17th century for the wedding celebrations of Louis XIII. It was once home to famous figures like Victor Hugo and Cardinal Richelieu.
    • Hotel de Soubise and National Archives: Discover the 17th-century mansion, now home to the National Archives, and explore its hidden gardens.
    • Jewish District & Rue des Rosiers: Walk through the heart of the historic Jewish quarter, famous for its kosher bakeries, Jewish heritage, and vibrant street life.
02

Lunch - tasting

Start by shopping on Montorgueil Street , a bustling market street where you'll sample an array of French delicacies, from cheeses and cured meats to oysters, wine, and pastries. Enjoy your tasting at a historical cellar in a traditional restaurant on Rue Montorgueil.

03

Marais tour - part 2

    • Les Halles Area: Once Paris’s main food market, which dates back to the 12th century.
    • François Pinault Art Foundation at Bourse de Commerce: Discover the impressive art collection of French billionaire businessman François Pinault. It is housed in the former grain market, reimagined by renowned architect Tadao Ando.
    • Sainte-Eustache Church: a Gothic masterpiece with intricate stained-glass windows, and the site of numerous royal weddings.
    • End with a stunning panoramic view of Paris from a secret spot.
04

Options

    • Take a cooking class with grocery shopping and a local chef.
    • Enhance your baking skills at a pastry or macaron cooking class.
    • Visit the Pompidou Art Center, Paris's major modern and contemporary art museum.
    • Explore the François Pinault Art Foundation.
    • Embark on a Jewish history tour of the Marais with a visit to the Shoah Museum.
    • Conclude your day with a 1-hour boat cruise on the Seine River.
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Final Tips

  • You will be accompanied by a professional guide-driver with expertise in history, art, and local culture.
  • Enjoy guided tastings led by professional sommeliers and wine producers.
  • We provide assistance with hotel and restaurant reservations, travel and transfers, ticket bookings, and scheduling activities.
  • Enjoy 24/7 English-speaking telephone support during your travels.

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