
A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais
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Is A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais worth booking?
A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais is a 1-hour experience in Paris, France, from $20 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. This booking is non-refundable, so pick your date carefully. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 47 / 100
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- Duration
- 1 hours
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- $20 per person
Sample the flavors of Paris on a cultural culinary stroll through Marais. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Learn the secrets of a perfect croissant, a few easy ways to tell one c
What you get
About this experience
Sample the flavors of Paris on a cultural culinary stroll through Marais. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour. • Learn the secrets of a perfect croissant, a few easy ways to tell one cheese from another, and find out how to interpret a French wine label • Hear from producer, Andrés Medrano, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Food and drink - you'll need to buy your own items for the picnic
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Le Marais
Let Andrés Medrano, a cheese geek, ex-chef, and cork dork – or sommelier, if you prefer – guide you on this self-guided gourmet audio tour of the historic Le Marais neighborhood. You’ll visit independently owned shops and purveyors who procure traditional, handmade goods.
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You'll have an opportunity to visit Tout Autour du Pain, where you‘ll learn to identify a perfect baguette from its aroma, texture, and even the sound it makes when tapped.
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Jacques Genin
You'll have an opportunity to visit Jacques Genin, a chocolatier specializing in exotic flavored chocolate, pates de fruits, caramels, and ganache.
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On this self-guided walking tour, you'll pass by the Mairie de Paris Centre.
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Square du Temple - Elie-Wiesel
You'll stroll through Square du Temple on your way to pick up everything you need for a wonderful picnic.
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Marche Couvert des Enfants Rouges
You'll have an opportunity to visit Marché des Enfants Rouges, a popular shopping spot since the 1600s.
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You'll have an opportunity to visit Fromagerie Jouannault, the cheese shop run by a father-daughter team where you‘ll hear about how the different seasons impact cheese.
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You'll have an opportunity to visit Caractère de Cochon, the only shop in Paris devoted exclusively to ham.
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You'll have an opportunity to visit Maison Verot, where you can purchase charcuterie from a third-generation shop.
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Pierre Herme
You'll have an opportunity to visit Pierre Hermé, where you can pick up a box or two of delectable macarons.
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You'll have an opportunity to visit Cave Arthus et Jean, a wine store owned and operated by two childhood friends.
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Place des Vosges
There’s bread, pastries, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, wine – everything you need for a Parisian picnic, including a perfect place to enjoy one at the end of our walk: Place des Vosges, the first planned square in Paris and the template for public squares across the continent.
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Paris
Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This self-guided audio tour ends in Place des Vosges.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Non-refundable
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Paris.
How much does A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais cost?
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Prices start at $20 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Paris usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Paris is not rushed.
Is A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable food & drink in Paris, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais?
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No. This experience is sold on a non-refundable basis, so only book a date you are confident about. Similar experiences in the city do offer free cancellation if flexibility matters more than price.
Is A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Paris can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Paris and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Paris within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Paris?
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Paris rewards travelers who book ahead. The headline museums sell timed entry weeks out, the best food walks cap at eight people, and the Seine cruises that are worth doing are the ones that leave after sunset. Everything below is scored by the Outty Ranking so you can tell a genuine local favorite from a coach-tour filler in a single glance. On Outty we rank every Paris experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Louvre Museum Essential Guided Tour Semi Private 6 GUESTS MAX, Louvre Museum Premium Guided Tour 6 GUESTS MAX Entry Included, Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Paris?
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April to June and September to October, when queues thin out and terraces stay open late. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Paris?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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