Bastille Afterwork: Drinks and Snacks on a Private "Apéro" Tour

3 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

The Bastille area is historically known as the place where the French revolution started. Only locals know that it is also the ancient artisans neighbourhood and one of the favourites places for Parisians to have an after-work « apéro » or to start a perfect night out. This tour is an insight into the lifestyle of a middle-class Parisian, allowing you to discover old and new trades, the most beloved wine bars and bistrots and one of the most popular markets in town. Not to forget that you will have the privilege to walk along a spectacular and well hidden elevated park where you will only cross Parisians. • Explore a completely new Paris through its bars and taverns • Wander around the lesser known but übercool areas of Bastille and Aligre • Try an authentic French « apéro » in one of Paris’ oldest markets • Discover hidden passages and surprising green spaces that only Parisians know of • Experience the buzz of the best wine bar in town

Itinerary

Your guide will introduce you to this non-touristic area of Paris, one of the favourites places for Parisians to spend the evening out. You will experience a typical French afterwork, starting in the local market and continuing in two bars. You will try parisian beer, wine, pastis or "rhum arrangé" as well as cheese, French apéritifs and dry sausage.

You will discover a hidden part of the city by walking in this secret elevated park.

In this historical covered market you will try a parisian beer and a selection of cheese and typical French "apéritifs".

In this neighborhood wine bar you will be invited to try the house wine straight from the barrel and enjoy the great atmosphere with locals.