Ballades gourmandes dans le Marais

Come take an insider's stroll through the lovely Marais, one of the oldest and most  historical areas of Paris. Marais expert Richard Nahem, who has lived in the area for 7 years, will share with you breathtaking, historic buildings and private mansions dating back to the 1600s, beautiful manicured parks and gardens, some of the finest galleries and small, jewel-like museums. Discover the city's chicest home and clothing boutiques. Food lovers can feast in some of the top food shops, including patisseries and chocolate shops. The tour also includes a visit to the Jewish Quarter to explore synagogues, the Shoah Memorial, and tasty Jewish food shops. Enjoy this unforgettable tour of a truly magical part of Paris. Tour includes a stop at one of the best bakeries in Paris for a pastry and a coffee. (Not included in price).
 
195 euros for 1 to 3 people, 65 euros for each additional person for a 3-hour tour. 425 euros for a full day/7 hour tour that includes a 1-hour lunch break. (Price of lunch not included). Each additional person 85 euros.
 
Tour times:
Morning tour 11AM-2PM
Afternoon tour 3PM-6PM
Full day tour 11AM-6PM
 
Similar neighborhood walking tours are also available for St. Germain des Pres, Montmartre, and the Latin Quarter.
 
Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes
 
Come take a delicious insider culinary journey of Paris with Eye Prefer Paris Cooking Classes. Richard, a former New York professional chef, and caterer Charlotte Puckette, author of the bestseller The Ethnic Paris Cookbook, will teach students how to make classic French food with an ethnic twist. Classes will start at 9:00AM with a tour of a fresh food market, where we will shop for some of the seasonal and sometimes exotic ingredients. After, we will go to Charlotte's private townhouse, just minutes from the Eiffel Tower. We will discuss the menu over coffee and prepare a three-course feast for the next few hours. We will finish by dining on our delicious, just prepared lunch as well as with a selection of ripe cheeses and French wine from a local shop specially selected for the meal. Classes will end at approximately 2PM.
 
Cost: 185 euros per person (about $240)
Time: 9:00AM- 2PM (approximately 4 1/2 hours) 
Location: We will meet by a metro station close to the market
Class days: Tuesday to Sunday
Minimum of 2 students, maximum 6 students.
 
Eye Prefer Paris Chocolate and Pastry Tour
 
Come and taste the sweetest Parisian delights on the ultimate fantasy tour for chocoholics and pastry lovers. We will sample chocolates and macaroons at 6 of the tastiest chocolate & pastry boutiques in Paris on either the Left Bank or the Right Bank. The tour also includes a stop for a cup of sinfully rich hot chocolate and an entertaining history on the origins of French chocolate and macaroons.
 
Your guide Richard Nahem, originally from New York, is a former pastry chef and chocolatier. He previously owned his own shop specializing in chocolate truffles. 
 
For a 2 1/2 –3- hour tour, 225 euros for 1 to 3 people, 75 euros each additional person. Includes samples at 4 shops. Price does not include hot chocolate.