The 15 Best Market Tours in France

1.Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,680 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Start at Gare Saint-Lazare, ride the train to Versailles, shop for picnic food, then cycle the vast royal grounds with a guide such as Arnaud, GiGi, or Lena. Visit the Trianons and Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet before entering the palace on your own with timed admission.

“Versailles is huge and riding a bicycle from the Palace to the gardens to the Trianon to the Petit Trianon was the way to go! My teenage sons and husband and I got a great lesson in French history from our guide who gave us some fun and spicy insights into the Palace and royals who lived there.”

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2.Versailles Bike Tour with Market, Gardens & Guided Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about eight hours exploring Versailles with a small English-language group. Ride comfortable bikes through the town and royal gardens, shop for cheese and picnic food at Place du Marché Notre Dame, visit Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, then tour the palace with a licensed guide such as Clara, Brian, Maggie, or Andrea.

“I can't image a better way to spend a day in Versailles! This small group bicycle tour was the highlight of our time in Paris. We loved our guide, Clara. She was friendly, funny and knowledgeable. The tour was casual and relaxed and the bicycling was easy for casual cyclists like myself. If you're thinking about taking this tour, do it, you won't regret it!”

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3.Paris Cooking Class and Lunch with Wine plus Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,024 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $240

Meet at Le Foodist on Rue du Cardinal Lemoine for a hands-on French cooking class led by chefs such as Frédéric, Luc, Luke, or Paolo. Choose the six-hour option for a market visit, croissant, coffee, and cheese tasting before preparing lunch, pairing wine, and taking home electronic recipes.

“This was such a treat! So happy we booked this class and included the visit to the market. Frederic was a wonderful host and instructor. We walked to the market, learned about cheeses, purchased our produce and then returned to the kitchens to prepare our delicious meal. Frederic was the consummate instructor and we learned about French food culture in addition to many French cooking techniques. We also met the pastry instructor Stephane who was truly lovely also! This was an all around terrific experience. 10 out of 10!!”

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4.Paris Evening Cooking Class French Dinner and Market Visit Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252

Spend an evening with Le Foodist in Paris, choosing between a 4.5-hour cooking class and a 6-hour version with a Latin Quarter market visit. English-speaking chefs such as Luc, Paolo, and Frédéric guide you through a three-course French meal, wine pairing, and recipes to make at home.

“Shopping in the Parisian grocery was so fun! It was a bit hard to hear as it was a busy Saturday evening, but we loved the added experience. Luc is an incredible chef and did a phenomenal job. Our class was super fun. We loved interacting with the other participants, and created a fantastic dinner that we can't wait to recreate at home.”

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5.Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139

Spend a morning with an English-speaking guide such as Jessica, Ally, Teana, or Danielle at Toulouse’s Victor Hugo Market. Sample local foods, meet vendors, and finish with a generous wine-and-lunch tasting of cheese, charcuterie, foie gras, bread, and dessert.

“Danielle was delightful and informative. She has a great relationship with the vendors which makes the whole trip exceptional. The market is very good with a wide selection of meats, seafood, bread, cheeses and vegetables. Definitely take the tour! Save room for the wine and tastings at the end.”

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6.Luberon Market & Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181

Travel from Aix-en-Provence in an air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting hilltop villages, local markets and Provençal scenery. You’ll have free time to explore Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin and other villages, with the exact stops shaped by the day’s market schedule.

“Our guide Thomas was great! Gave us a detailed history of each place visited. Happily answer all our questions. We started off with the L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, where we had plenty of time to shop and walk around. Next it was on to Fontaine du Vancluse for a short hike and lunch, stunningly beautiful! A photo stop at Gordes, Bonnieux, and visits to Roussillon and Lourmarin ( all gorgeous with breathtaking scenery) All in all a memorable day of history, beauty and great shopping!”

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7.Luberon Market & Villages Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 178 reviews · 9 hours · from $182

Meet your English or French-speaking guide outside the Aix-en-Provence Tourist Information Center and spend nine hours touring the Luberon in a comfortable minivan. You’ll visit different villages and markets according to the day, with free time for photos, shopping, lunch and wandering. Groups are limited to eight.

“The trip was great, we enjoyed the beauty of small villages with their characteristic architecture, the market with local products and impressive landscapes - colored rocks and one of the biggest river sources in the world! Our guide Florence was great, kind and knowledgeable, having answers to all our questions. This trip was in January, when the tourists are gone and we enjoyed these beautiful places which were only for us :-) As if the time has stopped. A great way to escape from the rush and stress of everyday life and refresh your mind.”

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8.Italian Market Shopping Small Group Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143

Ride from Nice to Italy in an air-conditioned Mercedes minivan with up to eight people. Shop the San Remo market on Tuesdays or Saturdays, or Bordighera on Thursdays, then eat and explore medieval Dolceacqua. Guides such as Nora, Rolf, Noah, and Thierry add local context along the way.

“It was amazing and the tour guide Noah was excellent and so knowledgeable about the history of everything. Noah’s professionalism and friendly nature make the tour enjoyable and memorable and we highly recommend this tour and especially Noah.”

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9.Full-Day Cooking Class, Market Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 6 hours · from $258

Spend six hours with Le Foodist in the Latin Quarter, starting with croissants and a market visit, then cooking a seasonal four-course meal. English-speaking chefs such as Luke, Fred, Luc, and Paulo explain French techniques, food culture, cheese, and wine in a small group of 3 to 7 people.

“We had a wonderful time. The chef was fantastic — very clear in his explanations, patient, and friendly. The food we made was absolutely delicious, and the atmosphere was warm and relaxed. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys good food and learning something new.”

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10.Luberon Market & Villages Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 93 reviews · 11 hours · from $194

Travel from Marseille in a minibus with an English or French-speaking guide to Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin and other Luberon villages. Market stops change by weekday, with lavender-season views at Sénanque Abbey and free time for lunch.

“We had a great day - it's a long day but if you want to see as many stunning villages as possible in one day then it has to be! Our guide Sebastien was fantastic - we learnt so much and really enjoyed his bilingual commentary!”

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11.Market & Perched Villages of the Luberon Day Trip from Marseille

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $191

Spend about 11 hours exploring Provence in a small, air-conditioned group of no more than eight. Depending on the day, your guide may take you to Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin, Apt, Ansouis, Fontaine de Vaucluse, and seasonal market stops. Guides such as Lucie, Laurent, and Nicolas have earned strong praise.

“Excellent coverage of the region with Alex providing expert commentary. Does not come with added frills but does provide good opportunity to explore at your own pace.”

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12.Flea Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 73 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Porte de Clignancourt and spend 90 minutes learning how Saint-Ouen works. Guides such as Flo, Hella, Tobias, and Floriane tailor the route to your interests, point out reliable vendors, explain quality, and help you bargain before you return to shop on your own.

“Floriane was a wonderful guide around the market. She explained the different areas and directed us to a few vendors based on our interest. I came with a few items in mind and she helped us locate them in the market. She also helped us find deals. One item I saw later triple the price of what I paid.”

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13.Christmas Market Tour from Colmar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $162

Spend nine hours touring Eguisheim, Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, and Ribeauville from Colmar. Your English-speaking driver-guide handles the crowded roads and parking, while you explore Christmas markets, visit a wine cellar, and taste Alsatian wine.

“Unfortunately, this tour was not worth the time and definitely not worth the $150 per person price tag. Very unorganized, poor time management and communication, and missed itinerary stops plagued this experience. Our guide was nearly an hour late for our pickup due to traffic. I understand circumstances happen, but he did not even contact us to say he would be late until 15 min. after the scheduled start time. When he arrived, there were no introductions, we were just hurried straight to the vans. Yep, vans, not van. This tour is listed as a small group, 7 person tour, but there were 3 vans and at least 21 people…”

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14.Sarlat Gourmet Tour & Market Visit with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

Walk Sarlat with an English-speaking guide, visit the market, and stop at three local shops for Dordogne tastings. Expect cheese, duck, walnuts, wine, and seasonal specialties. Benoît has led some departures, and the two-hour tour stays small, with no more than eight people.

“très sympathique et notre guide agréable bonne façon de visiter la ville”

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15.Bordeaux Old Town & Market Local Food with Wine Tastings Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 56 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $144

Explore Vieux Bordeaux and the Capucins market with an English-speaking food guide such as Margot, Anza, or Camille. Expect six to eight tastings of canelé, cheeses, charcuterie, pastries, sweets, and Bordeaux wines in a group of up to 10.

“We had originally signed up for the morning tour, but were shifted to a 4:00pm start due to guide availability. Steph was knowledgeable regarding the foods and wines of Bordeaux, and a very engaging host. He spoke of sustainability, the traditional foods and history of the region, and current trends. Our 10 tasting stops included chocolates, cannell’s, cheeses, pastries, salamis and cured meats, olive oils, wines and more. All in all it was an incredible introduction into the foods and wines of Bordeaux. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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