Paris Le Marais: Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Stops

Summary

Taste Paris diversity in Le Marais with wine cheese falafel & pastries

You’ll wander Paris’ Le Marais with a local guide and taste everything from fresh-baked pastries to Middle Eastern street food and artisan wine. Expect laughter over spilled sugar, stories behind ancient market stalls, and quiet moments outside grand old churches. Come hungry — you’ll leave thinking about those flavors long after.

What’s the experience like?

“Try this — but don’t ask what’s in it until after,” our guide grinned, passing me a tiny plate outside a bakery on Rue des Rosiers. I’d barely finished my first bite of flaky pastry when someone behind me laughed (I think it was the guy from Lyon) because I’d gotten powdered sugar all over my scarf. The thing is, Le Marais just feels like that — you’re always bumping into stories and flavors at the same time. It was chilly but not cold, and the air smelled like coffee and something sweet drifting out of an open window above us.

We started at Marché des Enfants Rouges, which our guide said has been around since 1605 — I didn’t expect so much color inside: olives glistening, little jars of jam lined up like jewels. There was a moment when I tried to pronounce “tapenade” correctly; Li (our guide) just smiled and let me try again. We tasted cured meats and cheeses I still can’t spell, plus a glass of natural wine that tasted almost fizzy on my tongue. At one point, I caught myself watching a local woman buy flowers while we nibbled macarons nearby — she had this easy way of nodding to the vendor that felt very Parisian somehow.

Walking down Rue des Rosiers, we stopped for falafel (messy in the best way), then wandered past St-Paul’s church where Li told us about secret tunnels underneath — honestly, I only half-listened because there was this smell of baking bread everywhere and my mind wandered. The group stayed small enough that we could squeeze into chocolate shops without feeling rushed. At Hôtel de Ville, the tour sort of drifted to an end; some people peeled off for more pastries, others lingered for photos. I found myself just standing there for a minute watching the city move around me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Le Marais food and culture

• Join group tour in Le Marais
• Visit 8 to 10 local food shops
• Taste wines, cheeses, and delicacies
• Try chocolate and macarons
• Discover Marché des Enfants Rouges market
• Taste Jewish and Middle Eastern street food
• Pass by Église Saint-Paul Saint-Louis church
• Admire Hôtel de Ville de Paris
• Stroll through Place des Vosges

Top questions

How long does the Le Marais food & wine tasting tour last?

The tour covers several stops over a few hours as you walk through Le Marais with your guide.

Is this Paris food tour suitable for children?

Children can join if accompanied by an adult; infants can ride in strollers or prams.

Are dietary requirements accommodated on this tour?

You should advise any specific dietary needs at booking so adjustments can be made if possible.

What foods are included on the Le Marais tasting tour?

The tour includes tastings of wine, cheese, cured meat, tapenade, baguettes, jams, chocolate, macarons, and street food like falafel.

Does the tour include pickup or is it walking only?

The experience is a walking tour; public transportation options are nearby but hotel pickup isn’t included.

How many people are in each group?

The group size is kept small with a maximum of 10 participants per tour.

Will we visit any markets during the tour?

Yes, you’ll explore Marché des Enfants Rouges — Paris’ oldest covered market — as part of the route.

Is there a local guide leading the Paris food & wine tasting?

A knowledgeable local guide leads each group through Le Marais and its tasting stops.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings at up to ten different shops across Le Marais — expect French wines, cheeses, cured meats, tapenade, baguettes, jams plus sweets like chocolate and macarons. You’ll be part of a small group led by a fun local guide as you stroll historic streets from Marché des Enfants Rouges to Place des Vosges.