About this tour
Walk through Marché d'Aligre, Paris' most storied food market, with a local guide who unpacks the women behind the French Revolution—from the 1789 march on Versailles to the traders who shaped the marketplace itself. Stop at three stalls for savoury and sweet tastings, threading together culinary history and political upheaval across two hours in the Faubourg Saint Antoine.
Highlights
- Women's roles in the 1789 Versailles march and royal arrest
- Three food-stall tastings: savoury, sweet, and signature flavours
- Marché d'Aligre: one of Paris' oldest continuous markets
- Female traders past and present who built the marketplace
- Local guide with deep neighbourhood knowledge
What to expect
Your guide kicks off at Marché d'Aligre, walking you through narrow aisles lined with produce, charcuterie, and cheese vendors. Expect to pause at three stalls, sampling dishes whilst hearing about the women who fuelled the Revolution—those who marched on Versailles and those who later ran market stands. The narrative weaves political history into everyday commerce: how ordinary women shaped both the nation and the neighbourhood's food culture. Tastings are unhurried; you'll taste rather than rush.
Good to know
Bottled water not provided; bring a bottle or purchase nearby. Fully wheelchair accessible, pram-friendly, and suits all fitness levels. Public transport stops are close by. Allow time to wander the market after the tour ends if you wish to shop.
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