Local Food Market Walking Tour near the Marais

4.3
(20 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Take a 2-hour morning walking tour of Marché d'Aligre with a guide to get the inside scoop about this Parisian market in the 12th arrondissement. Visit some of the best food stalls, and feel like a local as you chat with shopkeepers. You have the chance to taste cheese, cured meats, and chocolate, plus learn about wine and receive some secret tips about French cuisine. This tour is limited to 10 people to provide a small-group experience.

What's Included

Bottled Water
Local guide
Wine tasting
Small group tour
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Marche Aligre

    Your tour of the most distinguished and picturesque market in Paris—Marché d'Aligre—begins as you meet your guide at a location nearby. A stone's throw from Opéra Bastille, Aligre Market sits in the 12th arrondissement on the Rive Droite (Right Bank) of Paris. Every morning (except Mondays), its stallholders welcome you right on the streets of Aligre Square. With your guide, see how the market is actually two markets with two charming atmospheres—under the covered market Beauvau, around the old fountain, you'll find a French and Italian delicatessen, fresh fish, poultry, dairy, and cut flowers. In the outdoor section, discover a curious mix of shouting merchants des four saisons (fruits sellers) and antique dealers, as this is half a food market and half a flea market. Explore with your guide to see more food stalls and delis, and perhaps enjoy a wine tasting with cheese on an old wine barrel. You might mingle with locals and sip hot chocolate or hot wine during the winter, or enjoy an aperitif in the summer. However your guide introduces you to the market, you have the chance to feel like a local by chatting with shopkeepers and tasting local cheeses, cured meats, and chocolate. Learn about the history of this very special market, and, of course, sample fresh food from the stalls.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Original Food Tours

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Tags

Wine Tastings
Cultural Tours
Walking Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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