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Highlights
- Discover historic covered passages in Le Marais by walking through glass-roofed arcades and side streets that connect these neighborhoods along a single route.
- Begin with an expert-guided small-group tour before setting off on foot to explore your first historic passage as Paris reveals itself around you.
- Wander through Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage Jouffroy, Passage Verdeau, and Passage des Panoramas, each showcasing a unique aspect of Paris.
- Conclude with an artisan chocolate tasting by Alain Ducasse and receive insider recommendations for more places to eat, shop, and explore in Paris.
Your Experience
Start a small-group guided walking tour through Paris' historic covered passages and savor an artisan chocolate tasting by Alain Ducasse. This experience combines architectural exploration with culinary delights in central Paris.
Getting started
Gather at the designated starting point in central Paris to meet your expert guide, who will introduce you to the route of this small-group tour. The journey begins through a network of 19th-century walkways lined with shops and cafés, offering insights into how Parisians once shopped and socialized.
Paris' historic covered passages
The tour starts in these iconic glass-roofed corridors that form the backbone of your route. Your professional local guide leads you through Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage Jouffroy, Passage Verdeau, and Passage des Panoramas at a comfortable pace.
Galerie Vivienne
One of the most elegant passages on this tour is Galerie Vivienne. Here, your expert guide highlights its refined setting with mosaic floors, decorative arches, and long perspectives under the glass roof. You'll receive insider recommendations for returning to enjoy shopping or a café stop later.
Passage Choiseul
The walk continues through Passage Choiseul, adding variety to your exploration of these galleries. Your guide shares stories about daily life in Paris during their peak and encourages questions with tailored recommendations for nearby places to visit afterward.
Passage Jouffroy
This passage provides another perspective on the network you're exploring. Commentary from your expert guide helps contextualize its role, while allowing time for observation of different storefronts compared to other passages like Choiseul and Verdeau.
Passage Verdeau
You'll discover Passage Verdeau's unique 19th-century design as part of the historic network. Your guide points out specific viewpoints under the glass canopy, offering more insider recommendations for areas near this passage to explore later.
Passage des Panoramas
In Passage des Panoramas, you'll see how it connects with other passages visited during your tour. The guide shares anecdotes and answers questions about these historic corridors before preparing you to transition from the covered walkways into Le Marais.
Le Marais
The setting shifts as you enter Le Marais, one of Paris' most distinctive central districts. You'll explore its charming streets guided by your professional guide, who continues sharing insider recommendations for areas in and around this neighborhood to visit after the tour ends.
Alain Ducasse artisan chocolate tasting
The experience includes an Alain Ducasse artisan chocolate tasting integrated into the walking tour. Your guide explains how these thoughtfully designed chocolates connect with the Parisian culinary scene, adding a delightful food-focused element alongside your architectural and urban exploration.
Wrapping up
Your guided walk concludes in or near Le Marais. You can continue exploring independently using recommendations received during the tour or make your way back via public transportation not included in this experience.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Small-group guided walking tour
- Expert guide
- Alain Ducasse artisan chocolate tasting
- Visit to historic covered passages in Paris, including Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage Jouffroy, Passage Verdeau and Passage des Panoramas
- Exploration of Le Marais district
- Insider recommendations for navigating Paris
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Public transport services
- Meals and beverages
- Tips
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Must Know
- Arrive at the designated meeting point in central Paris on time to ensure a smooth start with your guide.
- The tour is conducted as a small-group guided walking experience; therefore, hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided. Plan accordingly for transportation.
- Your expert local guide will lead you through historic covered passages such as Galerie Vivienne, Passage Choiseul, Passage Jouffroy, Passage Verdeau, and Passage des Panoramas while sharing fascinating stories about each location.
- Enjoy an Alain Ducasse artisan chocolate tasting included in the tour to enhance your experience with a delightful culinary treat.
Ticket Delivery
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
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