Paris Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine and Cheese Tasting

3.8
(32 reviews)

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

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!

What's Included

4 cheese tastings
1 glass of wine
Bilingual Local Guide
Walking Tour of Le Marais
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Miss Manon * Address: 87 Rue Saint-Antoine, 75004 Paris, France Directions: Meet your guide outside of the bakery. The closest metro stations are Saint-Paul (line 1) and Chemin Vert (line 8).

End point
Le Marais

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Village St-Paul

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Wall of Philip II Augustus

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hotel de Sens

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Pont Marie

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

    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..

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Le Bistrot de la Place

    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!

    50 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by A Taste of Paris (Voyages LLC)

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Wine Tastings
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culinary Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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