The 12 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 $131.81Our pick

Bike Paris to Versailles with timed palace entry, a Versailles market picnic, and Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet plus Trianons in a small group.

“We had a great time in Versailles. Michael was very knowledgeable and had fun stories about the palace’s history. The bikes are very comfortable and the ride is long but with plenty of stops along the way. The marché Michael took us to buy food for the picnic is wonderful. We highly recommend this tour. Our kids 17 and 14 also enjoyed it very much.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,121 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $130.60

Bike Paris to Versailles with a market picnic, royal gardens, and a licensed guided palace tour including the Hall of Mirrors.

“Loved, loved, loved the bike tour. What a great way to see Versailles. Our tour guide, Lola, was exceptional. Knowledgeable, warm, friendly, and charming. Highly recommend the experience.”

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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 $240.65

Small-group Paris cooking class with optional Latin Quarter market visit, 3-course lunch, wine pairings, and electronic recipes.

“It was wonderful and Luke was an amazing teacher! We learned so much, and thoroughly enjoyed the entire day!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 430 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $252.74

Shop the Latin Quarter market, cook a 3-course French dinner, and learn wine and cheese pairing with an English-speaking chef in Paris.

“It was wonderful. Chef was knowledgeable, funny, informative, helpful - highly recommend to anyone a whether you cook or just want to learn a little.”

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5.Toulouse Victor Hugo Market Small Group Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 337 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $139.13

3.5-hour small-group tasting at Toulouse’s Victor Hugo Market with wine, cheese, and a big final spread plus a helpful guide recap.

“I had such a great time on this food tour. It started with Alejandro, our guide, giving us facts about the market, its history, and walking us though the different stalls, informing us about the vendors and the foods that they sold, all while picking up things for our meal. He then prepared a feast for us and what a feast it was! Delicious local cheeses, wine that paired perfectly, local meats, fresh baguettes, foie-gras and more. By the end of the tour we were all full and content. Overall it was a great experience. We learned a lot of interesting facts and had a great introduction to the market,…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $181.48

From Aix, tour Luberon hilltop villages with market time, an air-conditioned minibus, and an English-speaking guide, plus Gordes views.

“The March 15 was a beautiful sunny day when we joined a Luberon Market & Villages Day Trip from Aix-en-Provence. The guided tour exceeded all my expectations. The guide Florence was not only knowledgeable but also passionate, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights that brought each site to life. The itinerary was well-paced, giving us ample time to explore without feeling rushed. The entire experience felt immersive, organized, and enjoyable from start to finish. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to dive deeper into the culture and history of the area.”

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7.Versailles Full-Day Electric Bike Tour : Market, Picnic & Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204.46

E-bike from Paris to Versailles, shop the Notre Dame market, picnic by the Grand Canal, then see Versailles and Marie-Antoinette’s hamlet.

“This was a unique guided tour, starting from western Paris and joining bike commuters in the morning as we made our way out of town, through parks, and up into the hills. Expect limited (but well-considered) tour-guide-talk, and lots of biking as this tour takes advantage of the range of e-bikes to take indirect paths that let you see the areas where many mansions and palaces once stood, and then all around the parks and grounds of Versailles. If you know the good feeling you get having covered a lot of ground on a bike, and appreciate really being able experience in the way Versailles is situated away from the…”

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8.Luberon Market & Villages Day Tour

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

Spend one full day in the Luberon from Aix-en-Provence, with market-time villages, famous ochre and lavender sights, and photo stops.

“There were only four of us plus our guide Florence so it was like having a private tour. The towns we visited were lovely and not crowded with tourists. Our market visit took us to Apt and we were able to taste and sample our way through before it closed. Highlights were Lourmarin, Roussillon and Vaucluse. The best part was our guide Florence! She was engaging, approachable and most of all so knowledgeable. We learned so much about the Luberon region. Thank you Florence!”

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9.Italian Market Shopping Small Group Day Tour from Nice

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $143.61

Shop Italian border markets from Nice with a small 8-person group, then stroll Dolceacqua for medieval charm and coastal views.

“It was a very informative tour .. didn’t love the market at san remo. Our tour guide was great only thing is when we asked if we can go back to get a magnet as we collect them he said no. Even though we came back Early to our hotel ! Other than that everything was ok.”

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

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

Market tour and small-group French cooking in the Latin Quarter, finishing with a 4-course lunch of cheeses and wine at Le Foodist.

“What a fabulous experience! Paomo was fantastic…. A very friendly and engaging guy who taught us a lot. We had such a wonderful time!!! Could not rate this experience more highly.”

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11.Paris Antiques Market Insider’s Tour in Extra-Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $60.28Best value

Extra-small guided walk through Paris St-Ouen flea market with bargaining tips, local stalls, and shipping advice, about 2 hours.

“Please structure the tour differently. We followed the guide with no opportunity to shop. We walked the entire time and the guide suggested if we saw anything we liked to take a picture and go back to it. There is little opportunity to do that. A better way would be to stop at interesting booths, look around, ask questions, and then have the guide give feedback and being allowed to purchase the item. We learned nothing and wasted a lot of time and energy.”

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12.Luberon Market & Villages Full-Day Tour

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

Marseille to Luberon village markets in a small group. Gordes, Roussillon, Lourmarin and more, with photo spots and Provence driving.

“We had a fantastic day with À la Française in the heart of Provence! Our guide, Melissa, was wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive. She took us along a scenic route and shared very interesting insights about the region and about France. She also made great stops at beautiful photo spots outside the villages, ensuring we captured some amazing memories. Warm, hospitable and truly passionate about Provence, Melissa made the day effortless and memorable. If you want to discover the charm of these villages - especially since they’re not reachable by train - this is the way to do it. Highly recommend!”

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