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Gay Paris: Discover the Exquisite Gay Neighborhood of the Marais
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Gay Paris: Discover the Exquisite Gay Neighborhood of the Marais

By Meeting the French
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Ages 6-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English, French
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  • 2.5 hour tour
  • Local guide
  • One snack/treat from a local bakery
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified


Start:
  • 16 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris, France
    Meet your guide in front of the Eric Kayser Bakery. Closest Metros: Sentier (M3), Réaumur - Sébastopol (M3, M4).
End:
  • Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris, France

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3234P39

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please note that this tour does not include entering into bars or restaurants during the visit, and only includes the aforementioned snack. All other purchases are at client's expense.
  • Good walking shoes are recommended.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements or too many passengers in one booking that would overbook the tour. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3234P39

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  • 16 Rue des Petits Carreaux, 75002 Paris, France
    Meet your guide in front of the Eric Kayser Bakery. Closest Metros: Sentier (M3), Réaumur - Sébastopol (M3, M4).
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    This unique tour of the Marais district of Paris will show you the best of the city’s lively “gayborhood”. While one of the oldest areas in Paris, it has developed as the gay neighborhood in the past few decades, resulting in a unique mix of historic architecture and chic boutiques.  This tour is a unique mix as well – of gay/lesbian history, stories of yesterday and today, and the best places to visit during your time in Paris.
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  • jenniferpV854MA
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    A memorable meal
    Our family loved our lesson and meal with Dominique. He was friendly, patient, and excellent at his craft. The meal we created together was delicious, and we really appreciated his food lessons, as well as his tips for navigating Paris and the rest of our trip. Hanging out in a chef’s apartment for a meal was a unique experience.
    Written August 29, 2024
  • Gini B
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    Tantalizing Breads of Paris
    Wonderful guide … very good English with great sense of humor .. our tour had 4 children who did most of the hands on … extra breads and rolls were ours to take … lots of food 😉
    Written August 13, 2024
  • holly1780
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect evening
    Our cooking class with Chef Dominique was fantastic! We had a little bit of trouble locating the correct building, but after that everything was perfect. Chef was friendly, personable and knowledgeable and we appreciated him welcoming us into his home. We were excited to cook Ratatouille and loved all the great tips as we talked…and the fun French music playing. We loved the cooking and also enjoyed eating what we made and visiting with Chef and his wife. We now look forward to trying the recipes at home! Thank you for sending those on to us! And Chef if you are reading this don’t forget to pass on that great music playlist of yours! Book this experience…you will be glad that you did!
    Written July 23, 2024
  • Melsiedlik13
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Montmatre walking food sampling, super fun!
    We did a private Montmatre walking food tour with Luis. He was very informative and explained all the little items we tasted at various spots. It was great because we stopped into places and tried things we wouldn’t have on our own!
    Written June 14, 2024
  • Rev Dennis S
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Understanding French Cuisine 101
    Our cooking experience with Marthe was fantastic! We shopped and discussed the why on her selections. Very helpful. Went to three different shops in search of excellence. The entire meal preparation was dedicated to making us wiser about all three courses and their ingredients. The meal was fantastic and we made it! We both learned so much and would recommend others learn from Marthe: she enjoys teaching.
    Written June 9, 2024
  • FarAway12678366144
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    Chef Fred is the man!
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    Montmartre gourmet food and walking tout
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    Written April 23, 2024
  • Marcus H
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    We are hoping to get the recipes from Chef Myriam!
    We loved the cooking class with Chef Myriam. We gave her our email & are still waiting for the recipes! We hope to get them!
    Written February 18, 2024
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    Not a "class"
    I have no idea what was the point of calling this a "class" as there was absolutely no real teaching of how to make croissants. I had gone in trying to figure out how to fold and roll out the croissants and not much information was passed along- just that he used a pasta maker machine. Absolute waste of money and would NOT reccomend. 2 others in the "class" agreed they though we were going to get hands on. Scoring a baguette does not count. Neither does beating a ball of dough once.
    Written January 24, 2024
  • Roving33060307422
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    Fun tasty experience
    We had Luis Zarate as our guide and he was incredibly knowledgeable and kind throughout our tour. He even stopped to show us a beautiful church along the way (and so we could warm up from the cold). We tried some great desserts we would have never known about and at the end we went to La LAB for wine tasting. I don't like wine but even I enjoyed the experience, Edward (La LAB) and Luis were great!
    Written January 10, 2024
  • cchance68
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    Small group cooking experience
    My family and I embarked on a culinary journey in Paris with a small group cooking experience. Our patient (.. was such a novice) and knowledgeable chef shares not just recipes but a rich tapestry of historical food insights. The exquisite dishes we created were nothing short of amazing. Set against the backdrop of a breathtaking Parisian view from the chef's apartment, this experience is a must-try – a delightful blend of flavors and culture. Additional, she will send the recipe to your email.
    Written December 28, 2023
  • Tyler M
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mother & adult sons trip hilight
    I was traveling with my adult sons, we all love to cook and found the class to be a fun engaging and educational activity that we all thoroughly enjoyed. The space was beautiful, knowledge of the regions culinary traditions was wonderful to learn about.
    Written November 17, 2023
  • Adventure46815614314
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    Very wonderful evening with a local chef. Met great people during the experience , learned a lot of history and France cooking techniques.
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  • tammydN7129II
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    Luis Zarate was an awesome wine teacher!
    Luis Zarate was our personal wine teacher for the evening. He taught us about the different colors, smells, and tastes of the wine. It wasn’t just taste the wine. We were able to figure out the year of the wine based on the color. We discussed taste and smell in detail. It really opened my eyes on how wines are analyzed. Luis taught us so much and he was such good company. I was trying to work on my French so he helped me with that also lol. We highly recommend this company and Luis.
    Written October 7, 2023
  • Louis F
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    Yummy Delights!
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Cowboy610
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018
Don't believe what you may have heard about the French being rude -- they are a great group of people and very welcoming. Check it out!
Written September 12, 2018
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