Boulangerie Poilâne - bakery

In the bakeries of each of the two boutiques, meet the baker himself, who will tell you about his expertise: the delicate workmanship involved in the making of Poilâne bread, which is then baked in a wood-fired oven – the secret of its flavour since 1932.

-Days and times: between 7.15am and 8.15pm -8 rue du Cherche Midi: Mon to Sat -49 bd de Grenelle: Tue to Sun -Length of visit: around ten minutes -Maximum number of participants: 10 pax -Price: free

Additional information: -For all -Visit in French; possibility of English for groups with advance booking -Booking necessary for more than 4 pax, at least 48hrs beforehand

Address: -8 rue du Cherche-Midi (6th) M° Saint Sulpice; 01 45 48 42 59 -49 boulevard de Grenelle (15th) M° Dupleix; 01 45 79 11 49

-Website: www.poilane.fr

NB: Visits are subject to the agreement of the managers and the accessibility of the bakery.

Marché de Rungis - Wholesale market

Rungis is the only market in the world to present such a huge range of fresh produce. Fish, meat, dairy produce and cheese, fruit and vegetables, and cut flowers are installed by 26,000 vehicles over a surface of 230 hectares. Seeing Rungis means setting your alarm clocks - visits begin at 5am!

-Days and times: Individuals: the second Friday of each month. Coach departs at 5am from the Place Denfert-Rochereau; Groups: departures at 5am and 9am -Length of visit: 2hrs30 to 3hrs -Number of participants: 20 pax minimum per coach -Price : Individuals: 65€; Groups: 20€ (based on minimum of 20 pax). Students: 9€; Food industry associations: 16€

Additional information: -Visits for general public: individuals, groups and companies (visits on request for the latter) -Visits in French, English, Spanish, Dutch, German; other languages on request -Information on 01 55 73 10 50 ou à info@visiterungis.com -Bookings on 0892 700 119 (0,34 euros/min) or at resa@visiterungis.com

-Website: www.visiterungis.com