Le Marais Pastry and Chocolate Tasting Tour in Paris

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Free cancellation

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

Duration3 hours
Difficulty LevelVery easy
Guide LanguageMultiple

About

Discover the traditional chocolate shops and elegant patisseries of Paris on this 3-hour pastry and chocolate tasting tour in Le Marais. Follow your foodie guide through the streets and squares of Le Marais, and visit many of the neighborhood’s inviting pastry shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops. Along the way, meet local artisan makers, sample some of the chocolates, macaroons, pastries, and breads on display, and gain insight into Paris' exciting culinary scene. Numbers are limited to 8 people on this indulgent small-group tour.

Highlights

  • 3-hour chocolate and pastry-tasting tour in Le Marais, Paris 
  • Follow your foodie guide on a walking and tasting tour through Le Marais, one of Paris’ most delightful neighborhoods 
  • Visit some of the pastry shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops Le Marais’ locals love 
  • Meet dedicated artisan makers, and gain insight into their delicious creations 
  • Enjoy tastings of decadent French sweet treats such as chocolates, macaroons, pastries, and breads 
  • There's a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 8 people on this small-group tour, ensuring personalized attention from your guide

Itinerary

Meet your guide in the heart of Paris 
Your walking and tasting tour begins in the heart of Le Marais, considered among the most vibrant and attractive corners of the French capital. This celebrated neighborhood in the heart of Paris boasts beautiful architecture and plenty of traditional local patisseries.   
Visit the patisseries and chocolate shops of Le Marais  
During your delightful 3-hour stroll, follow your foodie guide through the pretty streets and historic squares of Le Marais. Visit some of the pastry shops, bakeries, and chocolate shops for which the neighborhood is known, and gain insight into Paris’ exciting culinary scene. 
Along the way, meet local artisan makers – or ‘pâtissiers’ – and learn about the tricks, techniques, and ingredients that make their sweet treats so moreishly tasty. 
Expert commentary and delicious tastings  
With a selection of tastings at some of Le Marais' finest boutiques, you'll sample macaroons, pastries, chocolates, and more. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may get to enjoy a refreshing scoop of ice cream or a steaming mug of silky hot chocolate... there's something for everyone here! 
Aside from your indulgent tastings, the insightful commentary from your expert guide covers Le Marais’ history as headquarters for the Knights Templar, its Jewish culture, and the neighborhood’s ties to Paris’ LGBT scene.

Inclusions

Guided walking tour, with tastings

Exclusions

Tips or gratuities (optional)

Meeting Points

35 Rue Rambuteau, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004

Additional Information

  • For the English, French, and Japanese tours, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event. For the German, Spanish, and Italian tours, we charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event. 
  • For the English, French, or Japanese tour, please reserve the 2pm start time.
  • For the German, Spanish, or Italian tour, please reserve the 2.30pm start time.
  • This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to take place. If there are not enough participants on the date of your booking, you will be contacted with alternate dates. If none of the alternatives suit you, your reservation will be cancelled and you will be refunded in full.

Guide Languages

  • English

  • Japanese

  • Spanish

  • German

  • Italian

  • French

Start Times

Duration3 hours
Start Times14:00, 14:30

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than a day before the activity start time.

  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than a day before the activity start time.