Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting

This afternoon you will meet your expert local guide for a relaxed stroll through the historic Le Marais neighborhood of Paris, followed by a lovely seated tasting of select French wines & cheeses. This gastronomic and historical tour will ensure you receive an understanding of the scope of influences that affected the Marais' development into the trendy, charming area it is today. Limited to only 8 guests, this tour is the perfect way to unwind after a hectic day of sightseeing or even begin a fun night out in Paris!

You will meet your guide on rue de Rivoli, the largest roman avenue that separates the North Marais from the South Marais. Village Saint Paul is full of antic shops, art galleries and peaceful streets.

As we walk around Le Marais, you will learn about the fortification wall of the medieval Paris, built in 1190 to protect the city from invadors. We will spot one of the remaining towers of the wall, and observe what the urban planning of Paris has managed to protect.

This charming castle looking building shows a great example of gothic architecture from the 16th century. It is now used as a public library with a large collection of art and design books.

Enjoy a nice stroll along the river Seine, and appreciate the architecture of the Ile Saint Louis and bridges that link the right bank to the islands where the history of Paris all started. You should be able to see the Notre Dame Cathedral from her back.

We will walk passed the beautiful Hotels Particuliers who remained from the aristocrats mansions of the 17th century, when Le Marais was still a country side landscape where vineyards and farms, owned by the monks, were irrigated by the river Seine, giving the neighborhood its name of swamps..

Lets finish our walk with a nice glass of wine and some cheese and enjoy the company of your host and other guests to share experiences on Paris, the best way to keep good memories!

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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
• The minimum age to drink alcohol in France is 18

• Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting
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• 4 cheese tastings
• 1 glass of wine
• Bilingual Local Guide
• Walking Tour of Le Marais

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by A Taste of Paris (Voyages LLC).
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 3.8 Stars based on 30 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.