Paris: Pastries Food Tour in Le Marais with a Culinary School
During this tour you will taste various pastries and viennoiseries at six different locations, including the oldest pastry shop in the country, from well-known classics like the Paris-Brest or Saint-Honoré, made by state-of-the-art chefs, to cutting-edge hidden gems of the new Parisian pastry scene.
As you explore, you’ll visit the Hôtel de Sully, a 17th-century aristocratic residence with a hidden garden leading to the Place des Vosges. You’ll also discover the stunning Église Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, designed by the architect of Versailles, Nicolas Flamel's house, the Jewish Quarter, and Rue Montorgueil, where you'll admire paintings by Paul Baudry, the artist behind the Opéra Garnier.
Along the way, our expert guides will share insights into the French terroirs and their history, you’ll discover the stories and anecdotes behind each sweet creation you taste, and how they shaped Le Marais into the heart of Paris’s pastry scene !
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Paris: Pastries Food Tour in Le Marais with a Culinary School
What's included in Paris: Pastries Food Tour in Le Marais with a Culinary School
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Your experience begins with a taste of our favorite croissant in the area. Alongside it, savor a pain au chocolat praliné, a modern twist to the classic, with a blend of caramelized hazelnuts and chocolate.
Rue Montorgueil
Next, you'll stroll through the vibrant Rue Montorgueil, a historical hub of culinary artisans. Here, you’ll taste pastries crafted by renowned pastry chefs such as Nina Métayer, Nicolas Guercio, and Pierre Chirac in an innovative pastry shop where new creations are gathered daily from the best pastry chefs around town.
Rue Montorgueil
Just a few minutes away, you'll get to taste a Baba au Rhum in the very place where it was invented over 300 years ago: Paris’s oldest pastry shop, founded in 1730 by the official pastry chef of Louis XV. Alongside it, we'll also taste a chocolate éclair. As you savor these historic desserts, admire the beautiful interiors designed by Paul Baudry, the artist behind the frescoes of the Opéra Garnier.
Inclusions
- All the pastries and viennoiseries are included
- English, French & Spanish speaking Guide
- Water
- Private transportation
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet in front of the bakery. Your guide will contact you by message/whatsapp a few hours before the tour to introduce himself.
End Points
- Your tour will finish 2 minutes away from the beautiful Place des Vosges and 5/10 minutes away by foot from the metro lines 8 and 5. Your guide will help you find your way !
