The 4 Best Private Market Tours in France

1.Private Market Tour and Cooking Class in Annecy with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Meet Alexia at a farmers market in Annecy, choose seasonal ingredients from local sellers, then walk to her Bohemian-style apartment for a cooking demonstration. She prepares a modern three-course French meal with wine. Choose meal only, cooking class with meal, or the full market, cooking, and lunch experience.

“Tremendous Experience. Shopping for all fresh ingredients a short walk to the home of our chef, and delicious meal over 2 1/2 hours of leisurely talk great food and a little bit of wine.”

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2.Les Puces de Saint Ouen Flea Market Private Tour in Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $155Best value

Spend three private hours exploring Saint-Ouen’s many markets with a local guide such as Aliya, Mehrdad, James, or Sanny. Meet at your central Paris accommodation, ride the metro together, then browse antique furniture, jewelry, art, clothing, and curiosities. Your guide can translate, help with bargaining, and shape the route around what you want to buy.

“Aliya is a wonderful guide for the Paris markets… it was our first time there and she took care to ensure she tailored our visit to our desires. She found the best jewelry for me! Highly recommend!!”

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3.Private shopping tour at the Paris Antique Flea Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $216

Spend four private hours at Paris Saint-Ouen flea market with a guide such as Solene or Celine. Your guide meets you at your hotel or apartment, then helps you reach the market by metro or taxi at your own cost. Expect a custom route through sections such as Vernaison, Dauphine, and Malassis, with help finding, pricing, and shipping special purchases.

“Solene was so great and I’m so glad we booked this tour. My wife and I really wanted to make our most of our time at the flea market and Solene made it happen. She took us around to all the best shops for the items we were looking for, gave us a history on the market itself, communicated with the vendors, and helped us arrange the shipping for items too large to take back Im our luggage. I would highly recommend.”

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4.Private Gourmet Tour : Halles Paul Bocuse Covered Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Spend 2.5 private hours inside Lyon’s Halles Paul Bocuse with a food guide such as Claire, sampling local cheese, wine, saucisson, quenelle, snacks, and other specialties. You’ll learn how Lyon became France’s food capital while moving at your group’s pace through this modern covered market. Come hungry and expect plenty of standing.

“Claire was an extraordinary, passionate and knowledgeable guide. The tour was fabulous, we learned so much about the Lyonnais food, the various certifications and quality awards, the history of food and Lyon and the history of chefs and various regional products. This is a Must Do tour, and we’ll be recommending to our friends!”

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