Paris Food, Wine & Cheese Tasting with a Weird Napoleon Love Story
Wander historic streets, taste exceptional French cuisine, and uncover the strange romance that shaped an empire.
This Paris food and wine tasting tour weaves together three hours of French culinary heritage and an unexpectedly captivating love story set against the cobblestones of Le Marais. A local Parisian guide narrates the passionate, peculiar tale of Napoleon and Josephine as you eat what they ate and visit the places they once shared.
The experience is structured around two distinct pleasures: roughly two hours of walking through Le Marais while sampling exquisite French delicacies, followed by a one-hour seated tasting with a local wine merchant featuring carefully selected French wines and regional cheeses.
Le Marais is one of the oldest and most storied neighborhoods in Paris, its narrow lanes lined with centuries of history. Moving through it on foot, guided by a storyteller who grew up in the city, gives the tour a texture that no museum exhibit can replicate.
Guests leave not only with a fuller understanding of French gastronomy but also with a special e-gift included at booking: "101 Paris Travel Tips for Tourists," a practical companion for the rest of any Paris itinerary.
Tour Highlights
Sample authentic French delicacies curated to reflect the culinary tastes of Napoleonic-era Paris.
Enjoy a one-hour seated French wine and cheese tasting led by a knowledgeable local wine merchant.
Explore the hidden streets and historic courtyards of Le Marais, the oldest quarter of central Paris.
Hear the unusual love story of Napoleon and Josephine told by a veteran Parisian storyteller with deep local knowledge.
Receive the exclusive e-gift "101 Paris Travel Tips for Tourists" upon booking confirmation.
Follow in the footsteps of two of history's most famous figures through sites directly linked to their story.
Tour Itinerary
The group gathers at the designated meeting point in Le Marais. Your Parisian guide introduces the premise of the tour and sets the scene for the story ahead.
The tour moves through lesser-known lanes and passages in Le Marais, uncovering the architectural and cultural layers of old Paris. The guide begins the narrative of Napoleon and Josephine, connecting locations to key moments in their relationship.
While walking, guests sample a selection of French culinary specialties tied to the flavors and traditions of Napoleonic Paris. Each tasting stop adds a new chapter to the love story being told.
The route passes through sites directly associated with the couple's story, giving the narrative a vivid geographic anchor. The guide draws connections between French food culture and the political and personal world of the era.
The final hour takes place at a local wine merchant's establishment. Guests are guided through a tasting of select French wines paired with regional cheeses, rounding out the culinary experience in a relaxed, convivial setting.
What Is Included
Included
- Three-hour guided walking tour of Le Marais
- French food tastings throughout the walk
- One-hour seated French wine and cheese tasting
- Local wine merchant host for the tasting session
- E-gift: "101 Paris Travel Tips for Tourists"
- Professional local Parisian guide
Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Additional food or drinks beyond what is listed
- Gratuities for the guide
- Personal travel insurance
Important Information
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