Paris districts

Paris is like a village, every neighbourhood has its own way of life, inhabitants and stories. A private walking tour with a licensed guide will let you discover great history and small anecdotes of Paris Neighbourhoods.
We propose to you 4 walks in the most fascinating neighbourhoods of the City of Light.

Le Marais, past splendor and artistic revival
Duration : 2 hours

Starting from Bastille Opera, your guide will bring you through the ages from the Monarchy up to today, including the French revolution and Victor Hugo's 19th century. In this historical neighbourhood with Paris' most preserved architecture, you will be stunned by the grace of the hotels particuliers (mansions) formerly owned by the artistocracy, Hôtel de Sully, Hôtel de Rohan and Hôtel de Sens, and the charm of  the narrow, Medieval and Renaissance-style streets. Place des Vosges, a classical beauty and the oldest Paris' square, as well as many art galleries, antique shops, artisans and fashion designers create a magic blend that makes this neighbourhood so unique. We will evoke the earliest Jewish quarter and see the rue des Rosiers and the "Hector Guimard" synagogue.
During this fascinating walk, your guide will detail various architectural styles and historical periods, tell anecdotes about the Marais' famous inhabitants, and feature the way of life of various social classes through the ages.

Notre-Dame and the Latin Quarter, from the cradle of Paris to the French revolution
Duration : 2 hours

Notre-Dame and St-Louis island are the very first settlements of Paris, and the Sorbonne university is worldwide known since its creation in 1253. The romans have left there ruins from baths, a forum, a theatre, an amphitheatre and an aqueduct. The Latin Quarter was thus named because of the exclusive usage of Latin language in classes during the middle-age. It has been hosting students, teachers and intellectuals since the middle-age, who have taken part in each political debate though the times.   Let you guide through a historical and architectural walking tour in the heart of the Paris' origins. With our licensed guide, you visit Notre-Dame and walk through the Latin Quarter to La Sorbonne. This neighbourhood is a wonderful place for a walking tour, amidst residential old buildings, picturesques streets and small boutiques.

Montmartre, between paradise and hell
Duration : 2 hours

Formerly an independent city, Montmartre has kept its own cultural identity, a village-like atmosphere with a half of authentic charm and a half of folklore. It is a symbol of the artistic and bohemian life since the late 1800's but has also a long and old religious history. With our guide, you will evoke the remote story of Saint-Denis along the rue des Martyrs, the building of the current basilique, as well as the highlight of the artistic creation at the turn of the XXth century with artists as Pissaro, Toulouse-Lautrec, Steinlein, Van Gogh, Modigliani and Picasso. Montmartre is a place where the old Paris is in harmony with the dynamism from the new population.

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