A Self-Guided Food Lover’s Walk around Les Halles in Paris
- 1.3–1.7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this self-guided auido tour produced by Annie Sargent, a tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast, you will have the opportunity to devour Paris’ culinary classics as you stroll through its historical market area. It’s easy to fall in love with the City of Light, one bite at a time. But this is especially true in Les Halles, a historical food market moved underground in the late 1900s, and on Rue Montorgueil, where the city’s flavors are as vivid as the strokes on a painter’s canvas. On this tour we’ll navigate the area where culinary artists and masters create incredible morsels with milk, flour, and eggs – the soul of Parisian cuisine. On the tour you will walk by many restaurants. You can book them using The Fork App or by visiting their official websites. I only recommend restaurants I've tried and loved, but please note, that the cost of food and drinks en route is not included in the tour price.
Inclusions
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
Itinerary
Begin your culinary journey in front of La Samaritaine department store, where you'll embark on a tantalizing exploration of Les Halles, sampling the flavors that define Parisian gastronomy. Please note that any food or admission fees are not included in the tour price as we walk by this iconic art déco landmark.
Pass by Aurouze, a store with a display window that might pique your curiosity, adding a touch of intrigue to our journey through Les Halles.
Listen to a captivating tale about the Fontaine des Innocents, where history and myth intertwine, as we stroll by this historic landmark.
Walk above the bustling Chatelet Les Halles, the biggest mall in France, and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of this dynamic urban hub.
Experience the charm of Cours Carré Les Halles, where architectural marvels and historic lanes converge, offering a glimpse into the rich heritage of Les Halles.
Marvel at the Colonne Médicis, a symbol of artistic inspiration and innovation, as we pass by this elegant monument.
Discover the modern splendor of the Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection, where contemporary art meets historic architecture, shaping the cultural landscape of Les Halles.
Admire E. DEHILLERIN, a kitchen supply store steeped in history, unchanged since its opening in the 1800s, as we stroll by this iconic culinary destination.
Pass by Au Pied de Cochon, the only restaurant in France that never closes, where Parisian culinary traditions come to life in a lively brasserie atmosphere.
Pause to admire the majestic Saint-Eustache Church, a towering symbol of faith and architectural beauty, as we continue our journey through Les Halles.
Indulge in exquisite puff pastries at Odette, a charming patisserie that embodies the artistry and craftsmanship of French pastry-making, as we walk by this culinary gem.
Delight in a buttery escargot from L'Escargot, savoring the flavors of traditional French cuisine, as we pass by this renowned eatery.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The tour begins at the Pont Neuf Metro Station in front of the Samaritaine store at the corner of Quai du Louvre and rue de la Monnaie.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
How it compares in Paris
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 4664 experiences we list in Paris.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2257 of 4664.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Paris
Paris pairs grand boulevards and riverside monuments with café terraces, art collections of global stature and neighbourhoods that feel like villages.
The Seine runs through the heart of the city, past the Île de la Cité with Notre-Dame and the Sainte-Chapelle, the long façade of the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay in its former railway station. Downriver, the Eiffel Tower rises over the Champ de Mars, and the Arc de Triomphe crowns the Champs-Élysées.
Top-ranked sights in Paris: Louvre Museum, Eiffel Tower, 4th Arrondissement.
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