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Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais

Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$51.25
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Overview

The Marais serves as a testament to the seamless fusion of ancient and contemporary elements. From former prisoners in the Bastille to aristocrats, orthodox Jews to eccentric artists and fashion designers, this district has been a melting pot of diverse narratives.

Embark on an enlightening journey through this district, which was originally a swamp drained by the Templar Knights in the 13th century. Follow the traces of Medieval architecture and uncover the hidden mansions that once provided residence to noble inhabitants.

You'll see Paris' oldest synagogue. The guide will show you Jewish shops and restaurants that offer delicious delicacies such as Falafel, Hamantaschen, and Hanukkah Jelly Donuts.

Discover the iconic Place des Vosges, and hidden mansions that once welcomed royal ministers, courtesans, and French aristocrats.

Discover innovative designer boutiques and unwind in trendy cafés, the vibrant heart of Parisian nightlife for the dynamic gay and lesbian community.

Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • An exoperienced local guide
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
The guide will wait for you with a yellow sign with written My Super Tour.
Return details
The tour ends on the square in front of the museum of contemporary art "Centre Pompidou".

  • Discover the oldest synagogue in Paris
  • Place des Vosges
    The guide will introduce you to this oldest square in Paris and it's many stories and hidden gems.
  • Maison de Victor Hugo
    Visit the appartment of the iconic French writer Victor Hugo.
  • Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
    The guide will introduce you to a real perle: the hidden garden of this magnificent mansion built by Sully, the finance minister of King Herny IV (1589-1610).
  • Discover this original church, the first one who broke away completely from the Gothic Style and use the new Baroque Style of the Jesuits.
  • La Rue des Rosiers
    Discover the gastronomical delicatessen in the heart of the ancient Jewish Quarter.
  • Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret
    Discover a hidden garden with traces of the Medieval defensive wall of Paris
  • Halles des Blancs Manteaux
    Get acquainted with the fortress used by the Templar Knights in the Middleages.
  • Rue des Francs Bourgeois
    The guide will show you a very interesting space you never would find on your own: the factory of ashes, a very unique institution that worked until the middle of 19th century.
  • Musee Picasso-Paris
    You will have a stop in front of this museum, dedicated to the wodlwide famous painter Panblo Picasso, inventor of the Cubism.
  • Musee des Archives Nationales
    Behind the frontside of the buildings discover the hidden gardens where noble people at the time of the kings had their luxury mansions.
  • With your guide you will discover this area with many trendy fashion stores, food shops and cafés around the LGBT community.
  • Centre Pompidou
    Get acquainted with this impressive building created in the 1970ies as a postmodern museum for contemporary art, a library and a cinema.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais

    Location Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    $51.25
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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