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Carole Metayer, guide of Rungis Market, proposes a custom visit, tour and tasting, behind the scenes at Rungis wholesale market, the biggest fresh food market in the world, to discover its history and its secrets! Perfect for small groups!
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Located 7 km from Paris near Orly Airport, RUNGIS wholesale market officially opened its doors in 1969. Today it is the largest fresh food market in the world! Charged with upholding the traditions of French gastronomy and feeding the capital, Rungis Market is home to some of the most skilled workers in France.
During this exclusive night tour of Rungis, Carole Metayer presents its operations and fabulous history dating back more than 8 centuries! You will stride along the paths of the market and its halls, which stretch over 234 hectares. You will also visit the main halls presented during the “classic tour” of Rungis Market - surrounded by towering displays of fresh fish, traditional butchery, fruits & vegetables, dairy products and flowers.
- Behind the Scenes at Rungis: in the fruits and vegetables halls, you will be invited into the "carreau des producteurs", normally reserved for Parisian farmers. You may choose to attend, the carving of a veal head Tête de veau in the tripe pavilion, a fish filleting workshop or visit a cheese cellar, among other options.You will also discover the logistics of the market, its rail station where 2 full trains of provisions arrive every night, the system for treating rubbish and recycling, the incineration plant and many more secrets.
- Tour catering and delicatessen wholesalers: for those who love gourmet products, the latest development in the market's infrastructure will be of interest. Nicknamed “Gastronomy Avenue” or “the Champs Elysées of Rungis”, the hall is filled with wholesalers specialized in gourmet deli products and professional equipment.
- The "Rungissois breakfast": we will conclude this private tour of Rungis Market with a gourmet breakfast in one of the market's exceptional restaurants.
- A custom tour: the content of this tour can be modified to better suit your professional interests or personal preferences.
- An exclusive price for the visit: As a Destination Management Company dedicated exclusively to Food and Wine Tours that highlight French Cuisine, La Route des Gourmets works directly with professionals at Rungis, allowing us to offer you a special price for this all inclusive tour package in Rungis.
Rungis Market Guided Tour
Carole Metayer, guide of Rungis Market, proposes a custom visit, tour and tasting, behind the scenes at Rungis wholesale market, the biggest fresh food market in the world, to discover its history and its secrets! Perfect for small groups!
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Carole Metayer, guide of Rungis Market, proposes a custom visit, tour and tasting, behind the scenes at Rungis wholesale market, the biggest fresh food market in the world, to discover its history and its secrets! Perfect for small groups!
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