The 6 Market Tours in France That Earn Their Price

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

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

Cycle Versailles gardens, shop its market, picnic by the Grand Canal, visit Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet, then explore the palace at your pace.

“Antoine was a very informative guide and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a rainy day, but it was still a really fun day. Our guide had to be flexible because when we arrived at the train station, it turned out it wasn’t running that day- but we pivoted and he got us there! It was fun to shop for our lunch before getting on our bikes to head out. It was a long day, so we were all tired by the time we got to the last gardens- so I recommend not making any plans for after the tour. I had to cut my time in…”

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

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

Explore Versailles by bike, shop its market, picnic by the Grand Canal, and tour the palace with a licensed guide on this full-day outing.

“My husband and I wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible bike tour in Versailles. We had a wonderful time and truly appreciated Andrea’s knowledge, humor, and kindness throughout the day. His insights brought the history to life in an engaging and fun way, making the experience both educational and memorable. Choosing to explore Versailles by bike was the perfect decision, and having Andrea as our guide made it even more special. The magical touch of the fountains being on added an unforgettable charm to the scenery. Thank you again for an exceptional tour!”

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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

Cook a three-course French lunch, visit a Latin Quarter market, taste cheese, and pair wine with your meal at Le Foodist in Paris.

“We had fun experience and learned a few new things about cooking. we loved learning the science of cooking and baking. Frederick was magnifique.”

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

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

Cook a three-course French dinner, visit a Latin Quarter market, pair wine and cheese, and learn practical Parisian kitchen skills.

“Awesome night. Chef was funny and informative. Meal was fantastic. We enjoyed the night and made new friends.”

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5.Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

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

Taste Toulouse at Victor Hugo Market with a small group, local wines, cheese, charcuterie, foie gras, and friendly English-speaking guidance.

“Jennifer was a wonderful guide! She first asked what we wanted to get from the tour and tailored her presentations accordingly. There was plenty of amazing food and great stories about the market. Highly recommended!”

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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

Explore Luberon villages and Provençal markets from Aix in a small-group minibus, with scenic stops, free time, and an English-speaking guide.

“Greg the driver and guide is very friendly and knowledgeable. He told us a lot of history of Provence on the way. Each of the villages we visited were unique and different from each other. The itinerary is very well thought out and good for someone like us who only had a du or 2 to see Provence.”

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