Historian of the streets
Clément Daguet-Schott
Parisian by choice, six years in. For the Nourritour, the storyteller takes the first hour — the covered passages, the rue des Martyrs, the history of four artisans and how Paris learned to eat.
Nourritour · Food & Wine
Nourritour — Food & Wine Tour
A walking food-and-wine tour of Paris, with a pinch of history
Your guides
Guided by two.
This is the only Paris History Tour we lead together. Food needs a storyteller; wine needs a wine enthusiast. It takes us both.
Wine enthusiast of the cellar
Amélie Leynier
Amélie Leynier — Parisian by adoption, daughter of Bordeaux winemakers. She grew up in the cellars of the Médoc before Paris caught her. On the Nourritour, she leads the tasting hour — four flights, one keyword per wine, a rural chemistry turned art.
Did you know
Paris had more than 150 covered passages in the 19th century — glass-roofed, gas-lit, heated arcades, the world's first shopping malls. About twenty remain today.
The first French fast-food opened in Passage Jouffroy in 1851 — stand-up meals, cold plates, wine by the glass, a daily menu chalked outside. It took 130 years and McDonald's to bring the concept back.
Rue Cadet is named after two master gardeners, Jacques and Jean Cadet, who turned a medieval rubbish dump into one of Paris's most lucrative strawberry fields, feeding the city for centuries.
Charles-Louis Cadet de Gassicourt — Napoleon's personal pharmacist and a rumored illegitimate son of Louis XV — published France's very first gastronomic map in 1809, replacing church spires with hams, truffles, and cheeses.
At the 9th century, Montmartre was three-quarters covered in vines. A 17th-century saying went: "C'est du vin de Montmartre, qui en boit pinte en pisse quarte" — a wine of famously diuretic virtues.
Three movements, one tour
The Story · The Terroir · The Pairing
Act I · The Arcades & the Street
The Story
Covered passages, a rue that was once a dumping ground, and the first French fast-food stall — the history of how Paris ate, from the arcades of the 19th century to the shops still standing today.
Act II · Four Artisans
The Terroir
Four artisans, four windows onto French terroir. Cheese, charcuterie, madeleines, wine — each shop is a chapter in how the French built their food around the land that produces it.
Act III · Four Flights
The Pairing
Four flights at a wine cellar on rue de Maubeuge. Look · Smell · Taste, one keyword per pairing, and a rural chemistry of survival turned art — why a Sancerre goes with a Crottin, why a Bordeaux needs a crusty bread.
On the ground
Our 4 Tasty Stops
Walked in sequence — each stop sets up the next.
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Madeleines
Maison Madlen — Madeleines
Our first stop, on the rue Cadet. A pastry shop built around one small, shell-shaped cake with an outsized literary reputation. The story of the name (a servant, not a saint), the story of the street (strawberry fields, not aristocrats), and the first gastronomic map of France — published here, in 1809, replacing church spires with hams and cheeses.
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Cheese
Fromagerie Chataigner — Cheese
A third-generation cheesemonger on the rue des Martyrs. Over 1,200 French cheeses, 46 protected by AOP, each tied to a region, a herd, a cave. We talk about monasteries — the real laboratories of medieval affinage — about terroir, about the rituals of ripening. Then we pick the cheeses that will match tonight's wines.
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Charcuterie
Charcuterie Maison Thielen — Cured Meats
From "chair cuite" — cooked flesh. Gaulish hams that fed Roman legions, a 1475 charter giving charcutiers the monopoly on cooked pork, regional specialties built around winter preservation. Here we pick the cured meats — a rosette de Lyon, a jambon persillé de Bourgogne, a chorizo ibérique — that will anchor the tasting boards.
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Tasting
Les Flaconneurs — Wine Tasting
The cellar on rue de Maubeuge where everything comes together. Four flights in progression — Fraîcheur, Onctuosité, Puissance, Gourmandise — one keyword per wine, the three gestures (look, smell, taste), and a quiz running through the hour. By the last glass, you'll hold your own words for what you're drinking.
The walk
See where we walk, eat, and drink.
Four artisans across the 9th, ending at a wine cellar on rue de Maubeuge.
Nourritour
~1 km · 5 stops · 3 h
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Questions
Things you might wonder.
How long is the WWII walking tour in Paris?
Each tour lasts approximately 2 hours and covers about 2.5 km with 4 historic stops. The pace is comfortable for all fitness levels.
Are the Paris WWII tours available in French and English?
Yes, all tours are available in both English and French. Choose your preferred language when booking.
What is the difference between the Left Bank and Right Bank tours?
Both tours cover three themes: the Fall of Paris, the Resistance, and the Liberation. The Left Bank tour visits Boulevard Saint-Michel, Luxembourg Gardens, Sorbonne, and Notre-Dame. The Right Bank tour covers Pont Alexandre III, Place de la Concorde, and Place Vendôme. Each tour tells unique stories tied to its locations.
Can I book a private WWII tour of Paris?
Yes, we offer both regular group tours (up to 10 people) and private tours for your group only. Private tours offer more flexibility with dates and times.
Is the tour suitable for children?
The tour is designed for adults and older teenagers interested in history. The content covers wartime events and is presented in an educational, respectful manner.
Where do the tours start and end?
Meeting points are communicated 24 hours before the tour. The Left Bank tour starts near Boulevard Saint-Michel and ends near Notre-Dame. The Right Bank tour starts at Pont Alexandre III and ends at Place Vendôme. The General History tour starts at the Thermes de Cluny and ends at the Tuileries Garden.
What period of history does the General History tour cover?
The General History of Paris tour spans 2,000 years — from the Gallic settlement and Roman conquest of Lutetia (52 BC), through the Viking siege of 885-886, to the French Revolution and the royal escape attempt of 1791. It's 1.5 hours with 3 stops.
How is the General History tour different from your WWII tours?
While our WWII tours focus on 1940-1944 (the Fall, Resistance, and Liberation of Paris), the General History tour spans 2,000 years of Parisian history through three dramatic stories that shaped the city: Roman conquest, Viking siege, and the French Revolution.
What is your cancellation policy?
You can cancel or reschedule your tour free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable. Contact us via WhatsApp or email to make changes.
What should I wear or bring on the tour?
Wear comfortable walking shoes — we cover about 2.5 km on foot. Bring water, sunscreen in summer, or an umbrella if rain is forecast. No special equipment is needed. The tour is entirely outdoors.
Is the tour accessible for people with reduced mobility?
The tours follow paved, flat streets and sidewalks in central Paris. However, some sections may have cobblestones or curbs. If you have specific mobility needs, contact us in advance and we'll adapt the route where possible.
What happens if it rains on the day of my tour?
Tours run rain or shine — Paris history doesn't stop for the weather! In case of severe weather (storms, extreme heat warnings), we'll contact you to reschedule at no extra cost.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) through our secure online booking. Cash payment is also possible on-site if arranged in advance.
How many people are in a group tour?
Group tours have a maximum of 10 participants to ensure a personal, engaging experience. Most groups are between 4 and 8 people. Private tours are also available for your group exclusively.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking at least 3–5 days ahead, especially during peak season (April–October). Last-minute bookings are sometimes available — check our calendar or send us a WhatsApp message.