Versailles: Farmers Market and History Tour
Versailles: Farmers Market and History Tour
- Led by our passionate and insightful Parisian guides
- Satiate your appetite with the Best Artisanal Creations and Farm Products
- Versailles District
“To bring forth from the earth asparagus and leeks is to labour for the glory of God and the contentment of the realm restored."
These words, from Louis XIV to the creator of “the vegetable garden of the king” perfectly illustrate how gastronomy and farm products shaped Versailles into the flavourful city we know today.
Operating as an open door on the French countryside and its history, just a few minutes away from Paris, Versailles is home to some of the best culinary artisans and farmers the country knows.
Starting point is 16 rue Royale 78000 Versailles
- Up to 8 participants
- Tour lasts 3 hours
- Taught in English
Detailed Overview of Versailles: Farmers Market and History Tour
What you will taste
You will taste a selection of cured meats, charcuterie and various cheeses, as well as seasonal fruits, outstanding wines, pastries, viennoiseries, breads and macarons. All locally made and farmed by some of the most talented culinary artisans of the country.
What you will see
Versailles, besides its renowned palace is home to some of the most charming architecture and institutions of the 17th century. After roaming through its 3 centuries old market and bucolic streets of the Saint Louis area, you will experience your final tasting at the heart of the vegetable garden of the king.
What you will learn
Our local guides will share their rich knowledge of the French terroirs as well as their history and how it influenced our culture and lifestyle. A deep dive into the slices of life and stories that shaped Versailles and its countryside into what it is today.
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