Le Marais Paris Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting

“Our guide David was excellent, knowledgeable and personable. We loved his anecdotes about the places we saw and the glimpses of what it is like for residents of Le Marais. He shared his love of the community and his favourite spots to escape the bustle of the city and unwind. The cheeses and wine were really great and we enjoyed the opportunity to spend some time with the other guests on the tour.”
– Karen S., June 2015

Tour Inclusions:
– Two-hour guided tour into the historic Marais neighborhood
– Enjoy a typical French bistro
– 5 cheeses and 4 wines to savor
– English speaking guide

Today you will meet your expert local guide at the Musee Carnavalet for a relaxed stroll through the historic Marais neighborhood of Paris. Your small group tour will end with a  lovely seated tasting of select French wines & cheeses during Parisian’s aperitif hour. This gastronomic and historical tour will ensure you receive an understanding of the scope of influences that affected the Marais’ development into the charming area it is today.

Stroll the premiere shopping avenue Rue de Francs Bourgeois, stop to admire the renovated hôtels particuliers which denote the area’s past popularity among French nobility, and understand how later Jewish settlement came to change the landscape forever. Today the Marais is home to art galleries and new fashion designers, as well as trendy lounges and restaurants, all of which you will get to experience firsthand.

Your tour culminates with a stop at a charming French bistro. Both cheese and wine production are serious business in France – both being among the country’s largest exports as well as a source of significant national pride! Your host will present five different kinds of cheeses, including blue cheese, comté, and goat cheese, selectively paired with regional wines for your enjoyment. 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!