Wine Your Way Through the Marais

Service Description

Wine your way through the Marais and discover the Marais' secret vineyard on this highly original wine walk. The hidden vineyard of the charming Joseph Mignaret garden in the heart of the Marais is a surprising discovery. The 'Marais', which means swamp, drained in the 12th century, primarily produced market vegetables, but there were vines here too. An extensive vineyard attached to the Hotel Royal Saint Pol produced wines in the Middle Ages, so the history of the vine here is as old as the quarter's history. Join us for this exceptional experience as we meander through one of Paris' oldest quarters and explore another aspect of the role the vine still plays in the urban landscape. An exclusive wine tasting (with cheeses, bread and seasonal vegetables) reflecting the flavours of the varietals planted here will complete this unique outing. Includes
 • Visit of the Joseph Mignaret garden • History of the Marais • Background to viticulture and agriculture • Wine tasting includes 2-3 wines in a wine shop • Real bread, exquisite cheese and seasonal vegetables Time & Cost • 2-4 hours long • 75€ per person vineyard visit & cellar tasting only • Exclusive (no more than 12 participants) • Natural, organic & biodynamic wines • Very easy (about 2 kilometres of walking) Practical info • Start time 10:30am or 3:30pm (or upon request min 6) • Please let us know if you have food allergies or intolerances. This tour generally includes gluten (bread), dairy (raw cheese) • Not for children (minimum 16 years old)