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Paris Latin Quarter & Left Bank - History Walk (Small Group Tour)
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$191.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Discover the treasures of the Left Bank of Paris, the city's Latin Quarter & St Germain-des-Prés. This private tour will take you to visit some of the loveliest treasures of the Left Bank.
- The city's oldest church, as well as a later church from the baroque period.
- Roman ruins - the few remaining vestiges of the Romans in Paris including thermal baths & the remains of an arena
- See where the Revolutionaries gathered & plotted their insurrections in 1789.
Commentary provided by a trained historian that will provide insights into the historical & archaeological context of this unique area of Paris.
Please note that school & corporate groups are welcome - I can host up to 40 people on this tour. Group rates are available on demand.
- The city's oldest church, as well as a later church from the baroque period.
- Roman ruins - the few remaining vestiges of the Romans in Paris including thermal baths & the remains of an arena
- See where the Revolutionaries gathered & plotted their insurrections in 1789.
Commentary provided by a trained historian that will provide insights into the historical & archaeological context of this unique area of Paris.
Please note that school & corporate groups are welcome - I can host up to 40 people on this tour. Group rates are available on demand.
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Latin Quarter Tour
Discover the city's Latin Quarter & St Germain-des-Près. Visit Renaissance mansions, baroque churches & roman ruins. Discover the hidden treasures of the Left Bank.
Discover the city's Latin Quarter & St Germain-des-Près. Visit Renaissance mansions, baroque churches & roman ruins. Discover the hidden treasures of the Left Bank.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Private tour
- A tablet is used by the guide to provide photo & video documentation
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks are not included
- Entrance fees to museums & monuments are not included
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the entrance to the Church St Germain-des-Près
Return details
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Saint Germain des Pres QuarterWe start the tour in this lovingly restored church which just happens to be the city's oldest (parts date from 990AD). After a complete tour of the church itself, we will visit the neighbourhood, seeing one of the city's most charming squares & visiting a local food market.
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Cour du Commerce Saint AndreWe will visit one of the city's oldest passages, where many of the early Revolutionaries lived - Danton, Marat, Robespierre. We will see the city's oldest café, now a restaurant, where Franklin & Jefferson rubbed shoulders with the French Revolutionaries as well as philosophers such as Voltaire. Napoleon reputedly left his hat when he couldn't pay his bar tab!
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Les Thermes de LuteceWe will visit the remains of the Roman Baths at Cluny - using video & visual material I explain the history & construction of the baths - showing 3D models.
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Luxembourg GardensThe next stop is at the Luxembourg Gardens, one of the loveliest l parks in the city. It holds 110 statues (including a working model of the Statue of Liberty) & many leisure attractions. The park also holds the Luxembourg Palace (built 1612) now home to the French Senate & the Medici Fountain (built 1630).
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PantheonWe will see the Pantheon, a mausoleum to the nation's great. It holds the tombs of philosophers such as Voltaire, Diderot & Rousseau, authors such as Hugo, Dumas & St. Exupéry, as well as scientists such as Pierre & Marie Curie. And we will learn the fascinating story of Foucault's pendulum.
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St. Etienne du MontWe will visit one of the city's loveliest baroque churches with the nation's largest rood screen - a carved 30ft wide stone screen. The church holds other baroque treasures which we will see in detail.
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Arenes de LuteceWe end the tour at the Arenes de Lutece, another roman vestige. I explain the fascinating history & construction of the site using video & other visual support.
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Paris Latin Quarter & Left Bank - History Walk (Small Group Tour)
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$191.21
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!