paris market tour

Paris Local Market Food Tour with Wine Tasting

Taste your way through a neighborhood market with a food expert

The Finer Details
What better way is there to experience a bit of French local life than spending the morning at the market? Often overlooked by tourists and much coveted by locals, Marché d’Aligre boasts an array of items from flowers to fruits, produce to pastries, with just about everything in between.

During this Paris market tour, you will hop from stand to stand in the company of your local host. They will introduce you to shopkeepers, give you the history behind various French delicacies, and show you how to order some of the best specialties around. You might taste some treats along the way while stocking up on others in preparation for a small end-of-tour picnic. Should you choose, you can wash it all down with a glass of French wine. 

You’ll leave this food tour with both a newfound knowledge of local eating habits, as well as a belly full of tasty treats. But more importantly, you will have spent the morning living a truly French experience, as the local market traditions are alive and well in this part of the world. 

Choose this tour if...

  • You want to live, eat, and drink like a Parisian for a morning
  • You want to learn how to pick out the best produce, including cheese, charcuterie, and products, from any French market

What you'll taste

  • Cheese and charcuterie–learn how to find the best! 
  • Pastries and produce–discover what Parisians typically pick up when they head to the market. 
  • Wash it all down with a glass of wine (alternatives available for non-drinkers). 
  • These tastings are generous and should replace a meal, but you are in Paris, why would you want to skip a meal? 
  • You will be visiting local establishments that are often family-run, hours and availability may vary.
  • Dietary restrictions should be shared in advance to possibly adapt the tour. This tour can be adapted for gluten or dairy allergies. It would be doable as a vegetarian, but we do not recommend this tour for vegans. 

Trip Planning Resources 

  • If you are looking to learn more about Paris before your visit, check out our online lectures

Accessibility

  • Bathrooms are available at the covered market
  • Wheelchair accessibility
    • The market and surrounding areas are wheelchair accessible
  • Service Dogs
    • Service dogs are allowed in the market and surrounding areas. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • For more information about Context tours, please visit our FAQs.
  • Can I participate in your small group food walks if I have food allergies? 
    Yes. If you have any specific allergies/intolerances, please indicate these in the notes section when you are booking,g and your expert will do their best to accommodate.

Cancellation Policy

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Where You’ll Go

From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.

  • Marché d'Aligre
  • Marché Beauvau
  • Various specialty shops around Marché d'Aligre
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
  • English-speaking expert guide
    Tours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
  • Intentionally sized groups
    A smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
  • Tickets and entrance fees
    All entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
  • Headsets
    Headsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Excluded
  • Gratuities
    We encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
  • Food and drink
    Refreshments are only included during a tour when clearly noted.
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point
    Guests organize pre- and post-tour transport themselves - this service can be added by request.
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
    Unless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Map of Paris Local Market Food Tour with Wine Tasting general meeting point area

Make the Most of Your Tour

Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.

Dos:
  • Wear comfortable footwear
  • Check the weather and dress appropriately
  • Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
  • Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
  • Bring firearms or weapons
  • Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
  • Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always contact us.

Explore the markets of Paris with Context

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251 Reviews

Rhona was exceptional! She led us through our market tour very well and helped us pick out an amazing picnic. She was kind, knowledgeable and fun to have as a guide!

We loved this tour with Michelle. Her connections to vendors in the local market and connection to a wine store owner made this a special experience. Her knowledge of the local markets and goods of Paris made this a memorable experience. Being able to wander through local markets and sample different foods made us feel like.locals without having to worry about speaking French.

Susan was amazing. Her knowledge of food and wine is encyclopedic and she frames food in the context of French hospitality and standards. She told us so much more than food and brought on the surrounding regions so we knew the origin of the cheeses, patties, fruit and meat. I highly recommend Susan as a guide and would gladly recommend her and this tour to anyone going to Paris.

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