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Paris Le Marais Patisserie and Pastry Walking Food Tour
Le Marais holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its ancient streets. On this small-group walking tour, your expert local guide takes you inside six of them: Aux Merveilleux de Fred — the ethereal meringue-and-cream signature Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry unlike anywhere else in Paris Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry," tasting the macaron that redefined the category Dunes Blanches — the cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest conf
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Overview
- ✓Le Marais holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its ancient streets.
- ✓Small group of just eight.
- ✓Just the sweet, iconic, unforgettable side of Paris.
Le Marais holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its ancient streets. On this small-group walking tour, your expert local guide takes you inside six of them: Aux Merveilleux de Fred — the ethereal meringue-and-cream signature Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry unlike anywhere else in Paris Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry," tasting the macaron that redefined the category Dunes Blanches — the cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest confectionery, founded in 1761 La Charrette à Crêpes — a warm crêpe fresh off the pan to finish Between tastings, your guide unpacks the story of Le Marais — the medieval Jewish quarter, the aristocratic mansions, the hidden courtyards. Ninety minutes. Six stops. Small group of just eight. No wine, no marathon. Just the sweet, iconic, unforgettable side of Paris.
Le Marais holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its ancient streets. On this small-group walking tour, your expert local guide takes you inside six of them: Aux Merveilleux de Fred — the ethereal meringue-and-cream signature Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry unlike anywhere else in Paris Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry," tasting the macaron that redefined the category Dunes Blanches — the cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest confectionery, founded in 1761 La Charrette à Crêpes — a warm crêpe fresh off the pan to finish Between tastings, your guide unpacks the story of Le Marais — the medieval Jewish quarter, the aristocratic mansions, the hidden courtyards. Ninety minutes. Six stops. Small group of just eight. No wine, no marathon. Just the sweet, iconic, unforgettable side of Paris.
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What’s Included
- ✓Expert local Paris guide
- ✓Historical commentary on Le Marais and its food heritage
- ✓6 patisserie tastings at Le Marais's most iconic artisan shops
- ✓Walking tour through the medieval Marais quarter
- ✓Small group experience, max 8 guests
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✗Additional food, drinks, or alcoholic beverages
- ✗Transportation between meeting point and Le Marais
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet your guide on the pavement directly across the street from L'Occitane en Provence, 1 Rue d'Arcole, 75004 Paris. Look for the guide holding a black sign with the Scenic Zest logo. Check-in 10:30 AM, tour departs 10:45 AM sharp. Cross the street from L'Occitane and you'll find your guide.
🏁 End point
Meet your guide on the pavement directly across the street from L'Occitane en Provence, 1 Rue d'Arcole, 75004 Paris. Look for the guide holding a black sign with the Scenic Zest logo. Check-in 10:30 AM, tour departs 10:45 AM sharp. Cross the street from L'Occitane and you'll find your guide.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Book at least
- 15 hour(s) before
- Ages
- Infant 0–3 · Adult 4–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
1.7 h
Cross the Seine with your expert local guide and enter Le Marais - the medieval Jewish and aristocratic quarter that holds Paris's finest artisan patisseries hidden in its historic streets. Over 90 minutes, your guide leads you through six of them: Aux Merveilleux de Fred — ethereal meringue-and-cream signature Maison Aleph — Levantine-French pastry, from Damascus to Paris Pierre Hermé — the "Picasso of Pastry" and his iconic macarons Dunes Blanches Chez Pascal — cult chouquettes worshipped by Parisians À la Mère de Famille — Paris's oldest confectionery, founded 1761 La Charrette à Crêpes — a warm crêpe fresh off the pan to finish Between tastings, your guide reveals Le Marais's story — Rue des Rosiers and the Jewish quarter, the aristocratic mansions, and Place des Vosges. The route may vary by day but every tour includes all six tastings.
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