Paris Trip Overview
Weave your way through the charming Marais neighborhood and you’ll see how historical French food is—there is a legend behind every cheese and a story behind every recipe and classic dish. You’ll discover the stories behind every front door, shop window and in every restaurant and kitchen while meeting the people behind the food and local family-run restaurants. You can expect French classics alongside Jewish delicacies, as well as new twists on patisserie, and of course, traditional eateries! A whistle stop tour of all things French cuisine.
– Visit the oldest market in Paris and learn about the fresh produce that makes French cuisine special!
– Follow your guide into the heart of the Jewish quarter and taste an unexpectedly Parisian pastry.
– Lunch like a local in an old-school bistro and learn the ins and outs of eating like a Parisian.
– Visit the last remaining family run businesses in the historic Marais neighborhood.
– Learn the difference between natural and biodynamic wine.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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Weave your way through the charming Marais neighborhood and you’ll see how historical French food is—there is a legend behind every cheese and a story behind every recipe and classic dish. You’ll discover the stories behind every front door, shop window and in every restaurant and kitchen while meeting the people behind the food and local family-run restaurants. You can expect French classics alongside Jewish delicacies, as well as new twists on patisserie, and of course, traditional eateries! A whistle stop tour of all things French cuisine.
– Visit the oldest market in Paris and learn about the fresh produce that makes French cuisine special!
– Follow your guide into the heart of the Jewish quarter and taste an unexpectedly Parisian pastry.
– Lunch like a local in an old-school bistro and learn the ins and outs of eating like a Parisian.
– Visit the last remaining family run businesses in the historic Marais neighborhood.
– Learn the difference between natural and biodynamic wine.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Chez Alain Miam Miam, 26 Rue Charlot, 75003 Paris, France
Next up, we’ll meet an old friend at a historic market*, famous for his crepes, where we will be trying a particularly special savory variation, made from chickpea flour and originating from the south of France.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Boulangerie Poilane, 8 rue du Cherche Midi, 75006 Paris France
We’ll start the morning in Marais as French as can be with buttery croissants from one of the city’s best-loved bakers. We’ll also try the bakery’s homemade bread, which is different to other bread you’ll find around the city!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jean-Paul Hevin – Marais – The Chocolate Bar (re), 41 Rue de Bretagne, 75003 Paris, France
Then, no Paris food tour is complete without macaroons and chocolate, so our next stop will be to try these sweet treats at a store where the owner has held a prestigious, lifelong quality award since 1986!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: SACHA FINKELSZTAJN – LA BOUTIQUE JAUNE, 27 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France
After that, we’ll wander down to the Jewish quarter to try some unexpectedly Parisian pastries in a traditional, family-run establishment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: L’Etiquette, 10 rue Jean du Bellay Ile Saint Louis, 75004 Paris France
Finally, we’ll hop over to the Ile Saint Louis to finish with a glass of French natural wine!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: At the town of Rodez, 22 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris, France
Then, we’ll discover a 99-year-old shop packed full of regional delicacies from every corner of France. We’ll try cured meats and cheese and talk about how the French shop, eat and go about their daily life!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Les Philosophes, 28 Rue Vieille du Temple, 75004 Paris, France
Time for something warm! At the next stop, we’ll enjoy homemade French onion soup in a traditional bistro, which is known for sourcing all his own produce and making everything in house.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Maison Aleph, 20 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France
Next up, we’ll try some French pastries with a twist—a French Syrian baker marries the flavors of the Middle East and the quality products of France in little “nests” of joy. To continue with the sweet theme,, we’ll then try traditional handmade French chocolates. Heaven!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Le Marais 3e Arrondissement, 75003 Paris France
In between delicious food stops, we will wander the streets of the historic Marais neighborhood.
Duration: 3 hours
