Wine Your Way Through the Marais

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About this activity

Visiting the Marais through the perspective of a wine glass provides an entirely different view of this historic neighbourhood. Starting in the Joseph Mignaret park, we discover its hidden vineyard and the medieval history of the Marais. Once home to two kings, the quarter is dotted with the private mansions of the aristocracy who wanted to be close to the king. We cross the Roman road to the East that linked the Bastille to the Louvre, and pause a moment in a medieval alley to talk about life in the middle-ages. We then visit the largest extant section of the Philippe Auguste wall, tracing the wine history of the quarter, and exploring the area where Charles V had his royal residence and vineyard, stopping along the way to taste a sparkling wine. Like many other quarters of the city, the Marais has been home to a number of famous personalities, whose lives we also recount. We end with a blind tasting of 3 living wines, rustic fermented bread and exquisite cheeses in a wine bar.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Paris Wine Walks

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: There are two blind wine tastings with nibbles. The first is of a sparkling wine and the second, which takes place in a wine shop includes two natural, organic or biodynamic wines.
Included: Snacks: Rustic fermented bread, exquisite cheeses and seasonal vegetables

Itinerary

Wine your way through the Marais and discover the Marais' secret vineyard on this highly original wine walk. The hidden vineyard of the charming Joseph Mignaret garden in the heart of the Marais is a surprising discovery. The 'Marais', which means swamp, drained in the 12th century, primarily produced market vegetables, but there were vines here too. An extensive vineyard attached to the Hotel Royal Saint Pol produced wines in the Middle Ages, so the history of the vine here is as old as the quarter's history. Join us for this exceptional experience as we meander through one of Paris' oldest quarters and explore another aspect of the role the vine still plays in the urban landscape. An exclusive wine tasting (with cheeses, bread and seasonal vegetables) reflecting the flavours of the varietals planted here will complete this unique outing.

Stop 1
Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret
Bastille
The Seine
Ile Saint-Louis
Village St-Paul

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at the entrance to the Joseph Migneret park in the heart of the Marais on the rue des Rosiers. The closest Metro is Saint Paul or Pont Marie.

End point

Our meeting point is at the entrance to the Joseph Migneret park in the heart of the Marais on the rue des Rosiers. The closest Metro is Saint Paul or Pont Marie.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Disclaimer: Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, such as wine