PARISMARAIS NEWSLETTER, ISSUE N°183, 29 MAY 2017 2017
" Le Marais Selected Guided Tours "

Notre-Dame seen from the rear during our Paris Night Drive Tour

Le Marais Selected Guided Tours

Bonjour from Le Marais

Nothing compares to a private guide and passionate expert to help you discover the wonders of Le Marais, so in this issue we share with you our selection of the best experts and top Le Marais experiences, be it walking, driving, cycling, taking a boat trip or being driven around at night in a convertible. We wish you the best of Le Marais and its extraordinary diversity.

Pascal Fonquernie
Chief Editor, Parismarais.com

THE ANGEL TOUR OF PARIS

Rosemary Flannery is an American tour guide, writer and photographer who has been based in France since 1989. She shares her passion for art, architecture and Paris during her visits around the Marais, museums, gastronomic tours and her well-loved Welcome Walk, an Introductory Tour of Paris. Author of Angels of Paris: An Architectural tour through the History of Paris (Little Bookroom NYC and in French by Editions Guy Tredaniel), Rosemary's book explores the illustration of angels in Parisian facades, sundials, fountains and more, while telling the stories of the architects, sculptors, kings and emperors who contributed to the creation of this beautiful city. Rosemary's Angels of Paris Tour focuses on the architecture of the Marais and the heart of Paris on the Ile de la Cité.

WEBSITE
Phone: +33 6 81 29 56 62

PARIS NIGHTDRIVE CONVERTIBLE AND CHAMPAGNE TOUR

Guided visits by the PARISMARAIS.COM press team, especially for journalists and guests at luxury hotels including pick up from your hotel, anywhere in Paris

Do you want to discover Le Marais by night, in a convertible with the wind in your hair, guided by passionate 2 experts, Pascal and Isabelle? Discover architectural treasures from another angle by raising your eyes to the heavens. Discover the baroque and Mediaeval Paris as you have never seen it before. This tour is available by reservation only, in French, English and Italian.

In the preamble to this nocturnal journey, we can arrange custom receptions in places normally inaccessible to the public, visit privately-owned art collections, discover exclusive hidden collections, as well as some beautiful private mansions.

A three-hour tour of Paris and Le Marais from 350€ for 2 people, including one bottle of champagne and macaroons for the two of you. All options are on request.

Watch this video to see our convertible and imagine yourself in the back seat sipping champagne while we drive you around the City of Light.

WEBSITE
Phone : +33 9 52 89 24 06

Gourmet Food Tour

Come take a delicious walk with former New York chef and caterer Richard Nahem and discover the bustling food and gourmet shops of Paris overflowing with the freshest fruits and vegetables, local seafood, poultry, meats, prepared dishes, and much more. Food shop visits include a cheese shop with over 50 varieties, a top foie gras boutique, and a sensational middle-eastern gourmet shop with sawdust floors, open sacks of grains, wooden boxes of unusual glazed and dried fruits, and a vast selection of exotic spices from all over the world. Last but certainly not least, a tasting of artisinal chocolates and leisurely break at one of the best pastry shops in Paris, relaxing over a decadent pastry and a coffee.

225€ for 1 to 3 people, 75€ each additional person plus 10€ per person for tastings of cheese, chocolate, seasonal fruit, and sausage.
Tours are available everyday except Monday - Tour time: 3 hours
Morning tour 10:30AM-1:30PM - Afternoon tour 2:30PM-5:30PM

Eye Prefer Paris Tours : +33 6 31 12 86 20

Street Art Tour in le Marais

Le Marais Street Art Polaroid Tour is a unique and unusual guided tour inside one of the most famous Parisian districts. A new and unique Parisian culture experience where your guide will take you to the heart of the Marais, to discover the myriad art works that line the streets of this eclectic Parisian area, combining both tradition and modernism. A veritable leap into the Parisian underground art world, allowing you to learn about the most famous street artists of the city, their approach, philosophy and techniques. You will discover the works of YOSH, SPACE INVADERS, CLET, SOBR, GZUP, COST for example… And many other original and innovative artists. An unusual and original tour, fully immersing you in present day Paris. Become an artist yourself: Mon Beau Paris will provide 10 Polaroid cameras to help you take souvenir snapshots of the works you enjoyed the most! Your guide will advise you how to get the most out of your camera and will show you the best locations so that you are perfectly happy with your shots. Smaller groups of up to a maximum of 10 people are ideal and manageable for everyone from youngsters to seniors. A delightful, colorful tour, suitable for everyone's eyes.

WEBSITE
Mon Beau Paris : +33 6 59 42 36 29

THE MANY FACETS OF THE MARAIS BY BICYCLE

Starting at the the futuristic setting of the Centre Pompidou, visit the Paris of Kings from Henry IV to Louis XIV, from the Palais du Louvre to the Place des Vosges, through Palais Royal and its scandalous columns. During your walk you will discover the charm of the Marais and its mansions. After a break in the Napoleon courtyard where the Pyramid du Louvre stands, you will finish this exciting tour in style by discovering the historic Islands Île de la Cité et Île de Saint-Louis.

Regular departures for the visit "Heart of Paris" from our agency, located at 13 rue Brantôme 75003 Paris (M° Rambuteau), a stone's throw from the Pompidou Centre. An original bike tour around the center lasts approximately 3 hours. Saturday: 10:00am Sunday: 10:00am Friday: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday: 10:00 Sunday: 10:00

Bike tour prices: 32€ per person includes: cycling, a guided tour in French/ English, accessories on demand (helmet/basket/poncho) and insurance.

Reservations are required. Departure times and prices on request.

Paris Bike Tours :
13 rue Brantome, 75003 Paris - Phone : +33 1 42 74 22 14 - contact@parisbiketour.net

PARIS PERFUME TOUR: LES RENDEZ-VOUS PARFUM

Audacious, mysterious, elegant, or comforting… Perfumes and scents are a wonderful trigger of memory and emotion. Established in the French industrial environment from the XVII° century, perfumes belong to this famous Art de Vivre à la Française.

Along this tour, you will smell several scents and exclusive fragrances, and you will hone your sense of smell to develop and inspire your own tastes. You will also learn about the fascinating history of perfumery and understand how France has acquired such a unique savoir-faire within the industry. In a word, Sophie Irles is passionate about perfume. She has worked in this wonderful industry for several years and most notably, she has been working alongside perfumers on the creation of fragrances for prestigious brands. Driven by the desire to create her own project and to share her passion, she has just launched Les Rendez-Vous Parfum : perfume events & guided tours. Sophie will take you to her favorite places, where you will have the opportunity to discover the most creative perfumes on the market. An altogether enchanting olfactory experience.

Duration : 2h Price : 40€ per person (2 persons minimum)

WEBSITE
Sophie IRLES +33 6 35 53 40 47

GAY MARAIS GUIDED TOUR

Follow the circuit! Go at the right time to the right place with Parismarais.com experts. Discover the gay and libertine side of Le Marais from the 70s till know, places that no longer exist, places that have resisted globalization, secret tiny local bars where you'll discover the real soul of Le Marais. Walking tour or by bike from 8 pm to midnight, including dinner in one of the funniest restaurants, eating very special burgers or Gourmet sausages and drinks.
Private tours or for 3 people maximum.

120€ per person including drinks and dinner.

Reservation + 33 952 892 406 at parismarais office.
Meeting at our Office or Place des Vosges.
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ENJOY THE MARAIS MIXING HISTORY, ANECDOTES AND EYE CANDIES

Visiting a legendary district of Paris and discovering all the main aspects of it is not easy. Le Marais makes the challenge easier with its culturally rich history. Here more than elsewhere, cleverly mixing history, anecdotes and pleasure for the eyes is a must to avoid a boring tour and make the most of the diversity and the unique cultural depth of the places you'll visit. This tour starts at the church Saint-Gervais (behind the Town Hall of Paris), ending at the Place des Vosges, the most beautiful royal square in Paris. You will discover the mediaeval Marais with its half-timbered houses, but also an exceptional vestige of the Philip Augustus enclosure dated late XIIth century, without neglecting the famous Jewish Quarter and the aristocratic Marais with its XVIth, XVIIth and XVIIIth century mansions illustrating a typical French and Parisian art of living.

PARIS VISITES is a member of the Paris Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fee : starting at 120€ (1 to 4 visitors) - Tour average duration : 2H00

WEBSITE
Contact : Michel Faul - +33 6 07 94 56 84 - michel.faul@gmail.com

LES VEDETTES DE PARIS

Les Vedettes de Paris offer you a visit of the French capital in a fun and enjoyable way. Each of our cruise is made to give you a unique and original experience of discovering the city of Light.

The Sightseeing Cruises last for 1 hour starting at the Eiffel Tower and travelling along the river through the center of Paris. The monuments reveal themselves before your eyes as you cruise along and the multilingual audio commentaries will give you the keys to Parisian history and legends. Les Vedettes de Paris created originals cruises to allow you to discover Paris differently and to experience Parisian pleasures and treasures. The Pleasure Cruises are 1hr visits starting at the Eiffel Tower with a little «extra» during the cruise to give you a glimpse of real French life. During your cruise, discover the most glamorous and historical monuments of Paris and indulge in a French crêpe (thin pancake), a glass of Champagne or a Kir (blackcurrant liqueur and Burgundy white vine)

The River Seine is the perfect place to learn all about Parisian and French history in a fun and interactive way.

Cruises departing from Pont Marie (close to Notre Dame de Paris) are scheduled every 2 hours. From noon : 12 am - 2 pm - 4 pm - 6 pm - 8 pm

Phone : +33 1 44 18 19 50