Le Marais Historical Walking Tour with Wine & Cheese Tasting

2 h
By walk
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Itinerary
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Stop At: Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris, 16 rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France

Today you will meet your expert local guide at the Musee Carnavalet for a relaxed stroll through the historic Le Marais neighborhood of Paris, followed by a lovely seated tasting of select French wines & cheeses. This gastronomic and historical tour will ensure you receive an understanding of the scope of influences that affected the Marais' development into the trendy, charming area it is today.

Duration: 10 minutes

Pass By: Rue des Francs Bourgeois, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France

Stroll the premiere shopping avenue Rue de Francs Bourgeois, stop to admire the renovated hôtels particuliers which denote the area's past popularity among French nobility, and understand how later Jewish settlement came to change the landscape forever. Today, the Marais is home to art galleries and new fashion designers, as well as trendy lounges and restaurants, all of which you will get to experience firsthand.

Stop At: Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue, 10 rue Pavee, 75004 Paris France

Pause for an explanations of the Jewish influence on the Marais from your local guide!

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Place des Vosges 4th Arrondissement, 75004 Paris France

Pause for an explanation of the aristocratic background which influenced the local architecture and aesthetics of Le Marais.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: National Archives, 60 Rue des Francs Bourgeois, 75003 Paris France

Housing the nation's oldest historical documents, pause to listen to your guide's explanation of the significance of the building and it's collections.

Included
  • Walking Tour of Le Marais
  • Bilingual Local Guide
  • 5 cheese tastings
  • 4 tasting glasses of wine
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • The minimum age to drink alcohol in France is 18
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
75% Food
30% Sport
20%