The best of Paris
Gallo-Roman Paris, medieval Paris, Hausmannian Paris, the great Paris of tomorrow... This walk through the centuries presents the main monuments of the capital. This tour gives you the opportunity to discover must-see landmarks such as The Ile de la Cité, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Tuleries Gardens, the Holy Chapel, the Invalides among others and the world most famous museum 'The Louvre'. Our tour begins at the Cathedral of Notre Dame recalling the birth of Paris, the arrival of the Romans and a chronological description of the main dynasties and it will end in front of its modern symbol, the Eiffel Tower. We will relate historical, anecdotal and contemporary episodes including the French Revolution, the Bonaparte family transforming Paris with an ambition: to make it the most beautiful city in Europe, La Belle Epoque, life under the German occupation during World War II. All these places have known decisive moments that the passage of time has erased or that history, which has a selective memory, has left in the shadows. Paris hides incredible stories so better to discover it with a passionate and certified tour guide. We are sure you will spend a pleasant and unforgettable time.
HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy a 4h tour
Stroll around the picturesque Ile de la Cite including Notre Dame Cathedral
Iconic places and monumentes such as Tuileries garden, Concorde Square,
Champs Elysées, Eiffel Tower, Arch of Triumph...
INCLUSIONS
Tour starts at Notre Dame Cathedral and ends at the Arch of Triumph
Entrance ticket and skip the line to the Sainte Chapelle - 45 minutes tour
Certified, passionate and professional tour guide
Electronic headphones to clearly listen to your guide
Suitable for all ages
Small group of maximum 10 people
MEETING POINT
Saint Michel Fountain. 78 Place Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris. Find your guide at the metro exit line
4 located to the right of the fountain. Look for 'paris in tour' sign
Gallo-Roman Paris, medieval Paris, Hausmannian Paris, the great Paris of tomorrow... This walk through the centuries presents the main monuments of the capital. This tour gives you the opportunity to discover must-see landmarks such as The Ile de la Cité, Place de la Concorde, the Champs-Elysées, the Tuleries Gardens, the Holy Chapel, the Invalides among others and the world most famous museum 'The Louvre'. Our tour begins at the Cathedral of Notre Dame recalling the birth of Paris, the arrival of the Romans and a chronological description of the main dynasties and it will end in front of its modern symbol, the Eiffel Tower. We will relate historical, anecdotal and contemporary episodes including the French Revolution, the Bonaparte family transforming Paris with an ambition: to make it the most beautiful city in Europe, La Belle Epoque, life under the German occupation during World War II. All these places have known decisive moments that the passage of time has erased or that history, which has a selective memory, has left in the shadows. Paris hides incredible stories so better to discover it with a passionate and certified tour guide. We are sure you will spend a pleasant and unforgettable time.