Paris Le Marais: Food Tour with Cheese, Wine & Falafel

Summary

Walk Le Marais tasting cheese wine falafel and sweet pastries with a local guide

You’ll taste your way through Le Marais on foot—croissants, cheeses, wines (red & white), creamy falafel in the Jewish quarter, plus sweet macarons and chocolates. A local guide shares stories as you wander old streets and markets. Expect laughter, small surprises, and a real sense of how Parisians eat together.

What’s the experience like?

We were already halfway through our first croissant when I realized how different Paris bread smells in the morning—sort of buttery but also a little sharp from the street air. Our guide, Camille, was waving us across Rue François Miron to point out these two crooked medieval houses. She said people still live there, which I didn’t expect. The wood beams looked like they’d crumble if you leaned too hard (I didn’t try). Someone’s radio was playing old chanson through an open window above us, mixing with the bakery smell. It felt like the city was waking up around us.

I think my favorite stop was this tiny spot where we had croque-monsieur—the same place Jim Morrison used to hang out, apparently. Camille poured red wine for us and told a story about him trying to order in French (I guess even rock stars struggle). The sandwich was crisp on the outside but gooey inside, and the cheese stuck to my fingers. I almost missed what she called the “secret dish” because I got distracted by someone’s little dog weaving between our feet. There’s always something happening here—kids running past with baguettes, shopkeepers chatting in fast French.

Later we wandered into the Jewish quarter for falafel—honestly creamier than any I’ve had before—and then over to Marché des Enfants Rouges where everything smelled like herbs and something frying. The weather kept changing; sun one minute, then a chilly breeze that made me wish for another pastry. We ended up with macarons and chocolates at some fancy shop (I dropped mine but ate it anyway), and by then my brain was just sort of floating between flavors. I still think about that first bite of cheese though—sharp, salty, kind of perfect even though my hands were sticky from dessert.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Le Marais food and historic walking tour

• Start at rue de Rivoli
• Walk past medieval houses at 11 Rue François Miron
• Pass Mariage Frère tea salon
• Pass National Archive museum
• Explore Jewish quarter
• Visit Marché Enfants Rouge market
• Taste viennoiserie and croissants
• Collect breads
• Eat croque-monsieur in Jim Morrison's restaurant
• Discover mystery dish and cheese with wine
• Taste creamy falafels
• Enjoy chocolates and colorful macarons
• Finish with dessert

Top questions

How long does the Paris Le Marais food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t listed but expect several hours of walking and tasting throughout Le Marais.

Is lunch included on this Le Marais food tour?

Yes—a freshly made croque-monsieur sandwich is included along with other tastings.

Are drinks provided during the tour?

Yes—the tour includes red and white wine plus water or soft drinks for non-alcoholic options.

Does this Paris food tour accommodate dietary requirements?

You should contact the provider in advance so they can cater to dietary needs as best as possible.

Is there hotel pickup for this Le Marais food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; the meeting point is near rue de Rivoli in central Paris.

Are children allowed on this Paris food tour?

Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap; minimum drinking age is 18 years.

How much walking is involved in this Le Marais food tour?

The tour involves a fair amount of walking through old streets; comfortable shoes are recommended.

What foods are tasted during the Paris Le Marais food tour?

You’ll try croissants or pastries, croque-monsieur sandwich, creamy falafels, cheeses & breads, macarons & chocolates, plus a mystery dish.

What’s included

Your day includes more than ten tastings: fresh croissants or pastries to start, a classic croque-monsieur for lunch at a historic spot, creamy handmade falafels in the Jewish quarter, French cheeses with breads paired with both red and white wines (or soft drinks), high-end chocolates and colorful macarons—all led by a local guide as you walk through Le Marais’ lively streets and markets.