Paris Food Tour

Your experience

Sample 11+ French specialties and local wines on a 3.5-hour guided food tour through Paris’ historic Le Marais.

Getting started

Meet your local English-speaking guide 15 minutes before departure at the small square by the statue at 111 Rue de Turenne, Paris. Look for a red bag or Devour Tours sign, check in, and join your small group for a brief introduction before setting off on foot.

What to expect

Le Marais food tour

Le Marais is one of Paris’ oldest neighborhoods, renowned for its vibrant culinary scene and multicultural history. This guided walking tour explores the area’s family-run eateries, historic markets, and the heart of the old Jewish quarter.

Features:

• Oldest covered market: Visit Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, dating back to 1615, and sample Moroccan crepes that reflect Paris’ global influences.

• Family-run bakeries: Enjoy a fresh butter croissant and homemade sourdough, while learning about the families behind these Parisian staples.

• Master chocolatier: Taste award-winning chocolates and macarons crafted by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a prestigious title for culinary artisans.

• Jewish quarter: Walk through this historic district and try a warm pastrami sandwich from a beloved local bakery, highlighting the area’s enduring traditions.

• Classic French bistro: Sit down for a scratch-made lunch, think French onion soup, while your guide shares tips on bistro dining culture.

• French-Syrian patisserie: Discover pastry ‘nests’ that blend Syrian flavors with French technique, showcasing the neighborhood’s diversity.

• Artisan cheesemaker: Sample a curated flight of cheeses from an up-and-coming producer, celebrating France’s cheese-making heritage.

• Natural wine tasting: End your tour with two half glasses of natural wine, meeting the owner and learning about this growing Parisian trend.