Paris Le Marais: Private Food & Wine Walking Tour

Summary

French flavors in Le Marais with market stops, wine & crepes

You’ll wander through Paris’s Le Marais tasting local cheeses and charcuterie with wine at a bustling market, try escargots and duck in cozy restaurants, then finish with crepes under the trees at Place des Vosges. Expect laughter with your guide, new flavors you might not expect to love, and moments that linger long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the smell—warm bread and something sharp, maybe cheese? We’d barely stepped into the old covered market in Le Marais when our guide Camille handed us a slice of saucisson. She grinned and said, “This is breakfast for Parisians.” I tried to look like I belonged but probably just looked hungry. There was this old guy behind the cheese counter who winked at us—he had that kind of Parisian shrug you only see in movies. The wine came out early (not complaining), and honestly, sipping red at 11am felt like a small rebellion.

I didn’t expect to actually like escargots. Camille showed us how to fish them out of their shells—she made it look easy but my first one went flying onto my plate. The garlic butter was everywhere. We sat close together in this tiny restaurant where the walls were covered in old posters and everyone spoke softly except for one table of locals laughing about something I couldn’t catch. The duck came next—crispy skin, apples, hazelnuts—and I remember thinking, “Why don’t we eat like this at home?”

We took our crepes to go (one savory, one sweet) and walked over to Place des Vosges. It’s all red brick and perfect symmetry but people just lounge around on the grass or benches like it’s no big deal. I watched a little kid chase pigeons while I tried to pronounce “caramel au beurre salé” without embarrassing myself too much. The afternoon light was soft and everything felt slower somehow. Still think about that square sometimes when I’m stuck on the subway back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — French food and wine tasting in Le Marais

• Taste charcuterie and cheese platter
• Try typical French escargots with wine
• Enjoy crispy duck with apples and hazelnuts
• Eat savory and sweet crepes with drink

Top questions

How long is the Paris Le Marais food & wine tour?

The private tour lasts about 3 hours in total.

Are vegetarian options available on this tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available if requested in advance.

Does the tour include drinks?

Yes, it includes three glasses of French wine and one soft drink.

Is this walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on the tour are wheelchair accessible.

What types of food will I taste during the tour?

You’ll try charcuterie, cheeses, escargots (snails), duck with apples and hazelnuts, French tapas, and two kinds of crepes.

Where does the Paris food & wine walking tour take place?

The tour takes place in the trendy Le Marais district of Paris.

Is hotel pickup included for this food tour?

No hotel pickup; you meet your local guide directly in Le Marais.

Are children allowed on this private food & wine tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings of French charcuterie and cheeses paired with local wines at Paris’s oldest market, stops at two classic restaurants for dishes like escargots and duck with apples and hazelnuts (plus more wine), two traditional crepes enjoyed outdoors at Place des Vosges—all led by a friendly local guide through Le Marais over three hours. Vegetarian options are available too if you ask ahead.