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The 11 most popular markets tours in Paris, with prices, running times and who you book through. The ones worth giving a morning or an evening to, and what each one actually gets you.
Small-group French cooking in the Latin Quarter: open-air market shopping, classic techniques, and a wine-and-cheese lunch.
Most Popular“I took this class with my 14 year old nephew who loves to cook. The cooking experience was so fun, and the food was amazing. Luc was great and taught us a lot. I would definitely recommend this class!”
Extra-small insider tour of Saint-Ouen flea market in Paris. Spot quality, negotiate Paris-style, and shop smarter in 90 minutes.
“Great overview of the flea market with advice on specific items we were searching for.”
Shop a French market with a Parisian chef, cook a full 3-course meal in a small group, then taste it all and get recipes by email.
“Chef Fred was lovely....we went to a wonderful market (an everyday occurrence for him - a novelty for me). When we came back he began to perform his magic in the kitchen. He loves to experiment with different flavours and made me think I could move away from the recipe a little more. I got…”
Small-group Paris cooking class for a 4-course French dinner with wine, plus an optional Latin Quarter market run for fresh ingredients.
“The host was enthusiastic and amazingly knowledgeable”
Taste 6–8 treats at Paris’s Aligre Market with a small English-French group, local shop chats, and wine—about 3 hours total.
“Kurzweilige , kompetente Führung”
Taste your way through Bastille and Aligre Market on a small-group food tour with wine, cheese, history, and chatty local shopkeepers.
“Dorine was our guide and she was excellent. Took us to the places that local Parisans would go. Very knowledgeable and easy going. Enjoyed the tour very much”
A 90-minute guided stroll through Saint-Ouen flea markets from La Recyclerie, with access to key vendors and tips to shop vintage smarter.
“A fascinating tour! Our Guide showed up in charming period clothing. She was knowledgeable, pleasant, and informative. We got a good idea of several of the sections of this VAST market. All told it was a highlight of our visit to Paris. Thank you!”
Explore Marché d’Aligre in Paris on a 2-hour small-group tour with tastings, mint tea, and a rare covered-market history.
“Any one who has Christine will truly arrive in Paris. She was not only helpful with the market, she gave us some other tips to follow up and we have. She is a blessing to us in the city of light.”
A 2-hour Paris walking tour at Marché d’Aligre that pairs women’s French Revolution history with small sweet-and-savory tastings for $57.
“Interesting local area we would not otherwise have visited and information about women in French history of the last 250 years. However, it wasn't really a food tour and we actually saw very little of the market also. The food we got wasn't part of the story, so to speak. There seemed to be no…”
A small-group food walk through Versailles markets and the Royal Vegetable Gardens with tastings of artisan charcuterie, cheese, wine, and pastry.
“If you are in Versailles,don't miss this experience! We sampled a variety of well selected and handcrafted products made by local artisans and chefs and of much better quality than some of the products you find in other tours in Paris. Definitely exceeded expectations!”
A 1-hour guided stroll around Notre Dame’s Christmas markets, with tastings, photo moments, and smart gift-shopping tips for $27.
“Linda was a wonderful guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and loved her sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour.”
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