Paris Walking Tour: Historical Sites

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Discover Paris’ charm on a half-day walking tour. Explore historic landmarks, savor French delicacies, and immerse in art, culture, and fashion.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Eglise Saint-Sulpice - This church is the second-largest church in Paris. Its fountain of the four cardinal directions is impressive. It is in an open space and a beautiful area of St. Germain des pres close to Luxembourg gardens.
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter - This area is one of Paris’s most charming neighborhoods, with fine shops, and literary and artistic celebrities who live and work here. Explore the great museums in this area. The most interesting food shops and food markets.
Pont-Neuf - The oldest standing bridge, in 1577 King Henri decreed that a new bridge should be built over the seine, the project resumed in 1599 during the reign of Henri IV.
Ile de la Cite / Ile Saint-Louis - We will walk by the river and around the city island, the flower market, and the city island which was the site of the fortress of the Roman governor. The landmark sites include the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris and Sainte-Chapelle. Many restaurants and ice cream lovers.
Le Marais - Le Marais is full of small cobblestone streets, lined with cozy restaurants, trendy independent fashion boutiques, contemporary art galleries, and museums. There is a Paris of Jewish life with delis, bagel shops, and Synagogues, and also Paris of today filled with interesting shops and Sunday brunch.
Place des Vosges - Place des Vosges is one of the oldest squares in Paris, and also one of the most beautiful. Many art galleries line the Place des Vosges.
It is a perfectly symmetrical square bordered by 36 buildings.
The Victor Hugo House is a museum dedicated to the French writer. The author of ‘ Les Miserables’ lived on the second floor from 1832 to 1848.

What's Included

Walking tour

Additional Information

Explore five key areas of the city in a unique way, discovering historical landmarks and delving into French culture, a mosaic of local communities and traditions, its art, gourmet cuisine, and fashion. Our journey begins in the Latin Quarter and concludes in the Marais, the historic marshland district. Along the way, we’ll sample traditional French delicacies. The tour typically lasts 3.5 hours, allowing you to avoid heavy traffic and stay safe.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés is famed for its literary and artistic icons who once resided and created there. This charming neighborhood features the Church of Saint-Sulpice, constructed in the 17th century on 12th-century foundations.

In the heart of Paris, Île Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité boast some of the city’s most exquisite monuments, including the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. These islands are characterized by narrow cobblestone streets and elegant architecture.

Our tour concludes in the Marais district, home to diverse communities and the historic Place des Vosges.

Location

1 Pl. Saint-Sulpice

Place Saint-Sulpice

Please MEET ME IN FRONT OF THE CHURCH , BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS , I WILL BE WITH A WALKING TOUR POSTER THERE.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Benhr9947ch

Aug 22, 2024

Paris the old part - We are in europe and like many other people we dont have much time as we are going to travel a few cities and is our first time. Our guide Neda was very good and showed us the old part of the city , it was intresting and fun .Very Informative. THANK YOU Ned.