Paris Food, Wine and Cheese Tour with Napoleon’s Love Story

Follow the flavors and stories of old Paris on a Paris Food, Wine and Cheese Tour through Le Marais. Along its historic streets, a knowledgeable local shares the unusual love story of Napoleon and Josephine, bringing the neighborhood’s past to life as you sample French cuisine.

The three-hour experience pairs a guided walk with tastings inspired by French food traditions. You’ll enjoy French delicacies, then settle in with a local wine merchant for a seated tasting of French wine and cheese. The mix of neighborhood history, food and romance offers a lively way to experience Paris beyond its landmarks. Your English-speaking guide leads the walk, while the story adds a personal thread to the places and flavors along the way.

Meet your guide in front of the school entrance on Rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais, and arrive 15 minutes before departure. Hotel pickup and transportation to the meeting point are not provided, though public transportation is available nearby. Come hungry for a taste of Le Marais and a tale you’ll have to hear for yourself.