Gourmet Walking Tour of the Christmas Markets in Paris
At the end of the year, Christmas markets in Paris are the unmissable event of the holidays.
Our guide specialized in French food and culture will help you discover the history of our culinary specialties prepared only at Christmas time. During this guided walking tour of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Paris such as the one in Saint Germain des Prés.
Christmas is now quite a commercial holiday but it is above all a religious and family celebration. Every French region has formed their own Christmas over time and thanks to various influences!
Through anecdotes, myths and unusual stories, your guide will explain the origins and meanings of our Bûche de Noël, turkey, gingerbread and the 13 traditional Provencal desserts, all while tasting many of these seasonal specialties.
Perfect for a romantic getaway or a family holiday in Paris, this guided walking tour of Christmas markets is the best way to mix a fun gourmet activity with a chance to learn the history of our Christmas specialty products.
The price of the tour includes:
- Private guide, specialized in French gastronomy
- Local and seasonal product tastings (hot wine, Christmas tea, chocolate, frozen chestnuts,…)
Practical information:
- Duration: about 2h30
- Availability: Winter 2024-2025
- Meeting point: at the entrance door of St Germain des prés Church, Place St Germain des prés, 75006 PARIS (Metro St Germain des prés line 4)
- Gourmet activity suitable for: families, individuals or groups, student or company outings
- Languages available: French, English, and Spanish (please contact us for other languages)
- Group rates: upon request for groups of 10 or more
- Cancellation: Orders are considered confirmed upon reception of payment. All cancellations made more than 3 weeks prior to the reservation will be fully reimbursed, half of the payment will be reimbursed for cancellations within 2 weeks of the reservation date and no reimbursement will be possible for cancellations less than one week before the date of the class
Purchase as a gift:
Offer this tour as a gift by choosing the option, “Purchase without date”. We will send you a gift certificate via email or post to addresses within France (additional 5€ change). The gift is valid for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase.
