SKU:MAISON FLEURET • THE CULINARY JOURNEYS
Versailles : a taste of the French countryside in the Royal City
Versailles : a taste of the French countryside in the Royal City
- 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.
MEETING POINT
Starting point is 16 rue Royale 78000 Versailles
- Up to 8 participants
- Tour lasts 3 hours
Taught in English
To make this experience unique
Detailed Overview of This Culinary Journey
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.
About us
Our concept began in 2017 with pastry and bakery classes, imparting the secrets of indispensable French culinary craftsmanship, now universally recognized. We now have three workshops in Paris: in the Marais, Saint-Germain-des-Prés and Notre-Dame de Paris district. Each day, our team of pastry chefs passes on these skills to people from around the world.
Since 2022, we've also opened a literary coffee & kitchen on Rue des Saints-Pères, Saint-Germain-des-Prés district, in a former bookstore, preserving its spirit and ambiance, offering dine-in and take-out options, savory and sweet, blending past and present, here and elsewhere, mindful of our Earth and exploring the flavors of tomorrow.
The verb "fleurer" brings to mind the action of a pastry chef dusting flour onto there table before working the dough... This gesture, both elegant and promising, aptly illustrates our desire to highlight the work and beauties of the human hand, its ability to cultivate, transform, create, sublimate, and pass on traditions, guided by a curious, inventive, and sharp spirit akin to the "fleuret" (the foil in French) of a fencer...
Maison Fleuret offers authentic and unique moments and experiences, whether you're dropping by our literary coffee & kitchen to delight your taste buds and mind or choosing one of our bakery and pastry classes. We are dedicated to providing rare moments, timeless memories, paying homage to taste, craftsmanship, refinement, arts, and the art of living, celebrating life and enlightened spirits!