Explore Paris: Bastille District and Top Market Food Tour
Explore Paris: Bastille District and Top Market Food Tour
Embark on an exclusive Food Tour in Paris' hidden gem far from the crowded tourist spots. Start your culinary journey at the historic Place de la Bastille, then meander through secretive passages to the vibrant Aligre Market, a paradise for food lovers. Experience a tale of two markets, with covered and outdoor sections offering everything from French delicacies to a quirky mix of food stalls and antique shops. The area's rich assortment of culinary shops will surely impress any gourmet. From tasting wine and cheese atop an old wine barrel to learning about the market's history and the French Revolution at Place de la Bastille, you'll live like a local. With limited spots, this intimate tour ensures a personalized experience, immersing you in the neighborhood's exquisite tastes, colors, and aromas, satisfying all five senses. Highlights include sampling wine, coffee, croissants, cheese, cured meats, and French specialties. Remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella if needed. Your English-speaking guide will reveal the best of French culinary secrets during this morning adventure, available Tuesday to Sunday.
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Immerse yourself in the vibrant and genuine ambiance of Paris far beyond the usual tourist trails with this captivating Food Tour. Your culinary journey begins in the historic heart of the city, the legendary Place de la Bastille, nestled in the 12th arrondissement on the right bank of Paris. A stone's throw away from the Seine river and the Marais district, you'll indulge in a quintessential Parisian breakfast that sets the tone for the day. From there, navigate through the myriad of nearly hidden passages that lace the area, leading you to the young, fashionable, and inventive vibe that defines it.
The Aligre Market, a haven for gastronomes, operates every morning except Mondays, where vendors eagerly present their fare in the charming Aligre square. This market is a tale of two halves: the indoor Beauvau market offers an array of French and Italian delicacies, fresh seafood, poultry, dairy products, and cut flowers around an old fountain. Meanwhile, the outdoor market provides a fascinating blend of food sellers and antique dealers, creating a unique atmosphere that's part food market and part flea market.
Surrounding shops that specialize in culinary arts further add to the allure, showcasing the diversity and richness that excite even the most passionate gourmets. Delight in wine paired with rich cheese or savories on an ancient wine barrel, integrating with the locals over a hot chocolate or seasonal aperitif.
This experience invites you to live like a local, engaging with storeowners while sampling local cheeses, cured meats, and chocolates. The tour also offers a historical insight into the significance of the Bastille as a symbol of the French revolution.
With only 10 spots available, this intimate tour guarantees a personalized experience, allowing your guide to answer any queries and leisurely lead you through the picturesque neighborhood. Discover a realm filled with tastes, colors, and aromas, designed to enthrall all five senses. Expect between 8 to 10 stops at various markets, with food tastings and bottled water included.
Sampling highlights include wine, coffee, warm baked croissants, cheese, cured meats, French specialties, and several delightful surprises. As this is a walking tour, comfortable shoes are recommended. And remember, Paris weather can be unpredictable, so bringing an umbrella might be wise.
Led by an English-speaking local, your guide will introduce you to some of the finest food shops in the Marais, sharing secrets of wine and food that epitomize French culinary excellence. Tours run from Tuesday to Sunday in the mornings, spanning approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, starting at 10 AM.
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Itinerary
Parisian Culinary Adventure
Experience the Authentic Flavors of Paris
Enjoy a Food Tour in one of the most authentic and intense areas of Paris far from the main tourist attractions.
Begin Your Journey at Place de la Bastille
Start the tour discovering the legendary Place de la Bastille which is located in the 12th arrondissement, on the Rive Droite (right bank) of Paris, few minutes from the Seine river and the Marais district. You will enjoy there typical Parisian breakfast before heading to the Aligre Market through the innumerable ( and almost secret) passages that give this district its unique character and that have made it a young, trendy and creative place.
Explore the Aligre Market
The Aligre market is one of the best known of Parisian foodies. He operate every morning (except on Mondays) and its stallholders welcome you right on the streets of the Aligre square.
Actually the Aligre Market offers you two markets and two charming atmospheres. Under the covered market called Beauvau, around the old fountain , you will find French and Italian delicatessen, fresh fishes, poultry, dairy, cut flowers... On the outdoor part, there is a curious mix between shouting merchants des 4 saisons (fruits sellers) and antique dealers, half of a food market, half of a flea market.
Around this market, the diversity of shops related to the art of good cooking impresses gourmets who are the most passionate about its diversity and richness.
Immerse Yourself in the Local Flavors
You even will enjoy wine with cheese or delicatessen on an old wine barrel ! Or mingle with the locals and sip a hot chocolate or hot wine during the winter or an aperitif in summer.
You will feel like one of the locals as you chat to shopkeepers and taste local cheeses, cured meats and chocolate.
Learn the History
On this food tour you will also be able to learn from the history of this very special market but also from our entire country with the place of the Bastille, symbol of the French revolution.
Places of Interest
Place de la bastille
Aligre Market
Beauvau Market
About the Tour
On this tour, we only have 10 spaces. Thanks to this little number, your guide will be able to answer all your questions and guide you quietly through the beautiful passages of the neighborhood. Belong to the happy few, discovering French and other countries tasty specialties ! This area is full of tastes, flavors, colors, scents : this tour will delight all of your 5 senses !
8 to 10 Stops
Markets Discovery
Food tasting and bottled water included
You will be trying :
Wine
Coffee
Warm baked croissant
Cheese
Cured Meat
French specialties
& few amazing surprises
Little Things to Remember
This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable footwear. We havent find the secret to go trough the raindrops yet (but still looking for it!). So if its rainy or even cloudy, your umbrella will be your best friend.
About your tour leader & guide :
Your English speaking local tour leader and guide will take you to some of the great foodshops of the Marais and you will learn about the wine and food best French secrets as you sample.
Tuesday to Sunday (Mornings Only)
- 10 AM to 1 : 30 PM
- 3 Hours 30
Itinerary: Day 1
Your guide will lead inside the incredible market and explain you about all his secrets and mysteries.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Small group tour
- Wine tasting
- Food tasting
Exclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Important Notes
Enjoy a Food Tour in one of the most authentic and intense areas of Paris far from the main tourist attractions.
Start the tour discovering the legendary Place de la Bastille which is located in the 12th arrondissement, on the Rive Droite (right bank) of Paris, few minutes from the Seine river and the Marais district. You will enjoy there typical Parisian breakfast before heading to the Aligre Market through the innumerable ( and almost secret) passages that give this district its unique character and that have made it a young, trendy and creative place.
The Aligre market is one of the best known of Parisian foodies. He operate every morning (except on Mondays) and its stallholders welcome you right on the streets of the Aligre square.
Actually the Aligre Market offers you two markets and two charming atmospheres. Under the covered market called Beauvau, around the old fountain , you will find French and Italian delicatessen, fresh fishes, poultry, dairy, cut flowers... On the outdoor part, there is a curious mix between shouting merchants des 4 saisons (fruits sellers) and antique dealers, half of a food market, half of a flea market.
Around this market, the diversity of shops related to the art of good cooking impresses gourmets who are the most passionate about its diversity and richness.
You even will enjoy wine with cheese or delicatessen on an old wine barrel ! Or mingle with the locals and sip a hot chocolate or hot wine during the winter or an aperitif in summer.
You will feel like one of the locals as you chat to shopkeepers and taste local cheeses, cured meats and chocolate.
On this food tour you will also be able to learn from the history of this very special market but also from our entire country with the place of the Bastille, symbol of the French revolution.
Places of interest :
- Place de la bastille
- Aligre Market
- Beauvau Market
About the tour :
On this tour, we only have 10 spaces. Thanks to this little number, your guide will be able to answer all your questions and guide you quietly through the beautiful passages of the neighborhood. Belong to the happy few, discovering French and other countries tasty specialties ! This area is full of tastes, flavors, colors, scents (of dishes in oven, roasted coffee beans or hot chocolate) : this tour will delight all of your 5 senses !
8 to 10 Stops Markets Discovery Food tasting and bottled water included
You will be trying :
- Wine
- Coffee
- Warm baked croissant
- Cheese
- Cured Meat
- French specialties
- & few amazing surprises
Little things to remember :
This is a walking tour, so wear comfortable footwear. We havent find the secret to go trough the raindrops yet (but still looking for it!). So if its rainy or even cloudy, your umbrella will be your best friend.
About your tour leader & guide :
Your English speaking local tour leader and guide will take you to some of the great foodshops of the Marais and you will learn about the wine and food best French secrets as you sample.
Tuesday to Sunday (Mornings Only) 10 AM to 1 : 30 PM 3 Hours 30
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions