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Pastry and history tour in Marais- the prettiest neighborhood of Paris
Joined 2024
The magical thing with Le Marais is that even if it is a very visited district of Paris, it is also at the same time the most original. As a former freelance columnist, I was lucky enough to meet many authentic food craftsmen full of talent and soul & who settled down in Le Marais, some in the 17th century, and others just a few months ago.
This mouth-watering journey will have you taste some the most delightful creations, very importantly they are very HEALTHY too!
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
2 Rue des Archives 75004
- In front of the pharmacy - Start the journey at the entrance point of fashionable Marais.
- Try world-renowned macarons or some famous bread considered as a national treasure.
Try world-renowned macarons as a national treasure.
- Continue the trip with exquisite French pastries with foreign roots.
- Pass by some very charming and hidden secret gardens and majestic mansions listed as national monuments
- Taste more pastries labeled by the French government as "Living heritage enterprise" or best craftmanship
- you will finish the tour with 6 pastries , a lot of pretty views and amusing historical anecdotes
Ending Point
Rue de Bretagne
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
6 tastings
The transportation to the meeting point
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves some walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is wheelchair accessible, but the wheelchair might not be able to get in some shops as the shops can be too small
* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
The tour on week day will start from 11am since the some pastry shops only open from 11am
Important message from the supplier
In theory I am available from Tuesday to Sunday, but I might be booked elsewhere so the clients need to ask my availability before booking.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Nikki W.
Hello world! I am Nikki, a Chinese-French girl grew up in an international environment and now living in Paris. I will be more than happy welcoming you in my beloved Paris!
After working in multinational companies for long years and travelling around the world for my job, I decided to give myself a break. I left office work and followed classes of art history. Since 2019 I became a freelance cultural travel expert and also a freelance contributor to lifestyle media's covering art, fashion and culture.
These various experiences lead me to the most privileged happenings in the City of Light and nurtured my strong desire to share my secret find of Paris and exchange with rest of the world.
I lived in all the hippest neighborhood in Paris, le Marais, Canal st martin, Parc Monceau and Belleville, with the time I accumulated good knowledge and network of artists, galleries, designers, food shops, concept stores, cocktail bars and other off-the-beaten-track address.
I love Paris as a local but also as a tourist, I have a strong passion to find the best-kept-secret and share my personal addresses to the ones who are curious to discover the hidden gems and sensitive to culture and human contacts.
$450/ per group
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