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WWII Paris Under the Occupation Small Group Walking Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$188.91
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
In a group of 6 travellers maximum (the smallest in Paris), travel back in time to June 1940, when Paris fell under German occupation without a single shot being fired. Explore the history of the occupation in three of Paris' central districts: Saint Germain, the Latin Quarter, the Marais. Whilst your expert English speaking guide walks you through the meandering streets of Paris, you will explore topics ranging from daily life, food, education, entertainment, the resistance, deportations, and the liberation of Paris. Your guide will be happy to answer any of your questions.
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WWII Paris Under the Occupation Small Group Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
- Expert English guided tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you in front of the Sèvres Raspail restaurant holding a Fat Cat Tours sign. The exact address is 18 rue de sèvres 75007, Paris.
Return details
Your tour will end in the Marais district
- The emblematic city of lights. The entire tour will take place within the oldest parts of Paris (pass by)
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de ParisThe infamous Notre Dame Cathedral, finished in 1363 and built in the Gothic style of architecture will be an important stop on your tour. You will not only get to see the important architectural parts of the church, but you will also learn about how religion was controlled during the occupation of Paris during the second world war.
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Le MaraisOne of the oldest and most interesting districts in Paris, you will spend a good amount of time here during your tour. The Marais, meaning marsh in English, was origianally the jewish ghetto outisde of the city walls of Paris. During the occupation, thousands of jewish families were arrested and sent to camps in France and beyond. Learn about the effects this had on the people living in Marais then and now.
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Quartier LatinThe Latin Quarter is one of the oldest districts in Paris. It gets its name from the fact that this is where the university of Paris (la Sorbonne) was founded. On this tour, you will learn about how the occupiers controlled higher education in their regime. You will also see many of the small, narrow streets that, once, were vibrant and lively, but which became dark and deserted during the occupation.
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Saint-Germain-des-PresOne of the oldest and most picturesque neighbourhoods in Paris, this district was pillaged and the hotels and mansions of the district requisitioned by the Nazis upon their arrival in 1940. Many famous writers lived in and were inspired by this district. Learn about how the occupiers tried to snuff out all forms of dissent... and also how the french resistance used this district to fight back!
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Palais de Justice de ParisFor over 1000 years, this building has been the centre of law and justice in Paris no matter who the rulers were. Originally built by King Robert II as a the Hall of the King where his council would meet, this building has seen many regime changes. It is no wonder that the Nazi occupiers decided to use this as one of their stronghold in the centre of town. Learn about why and how the Nazis ruled from this building and also how the Allies managed to rid them from it!
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Memorial De La ShoahA moving memorial to the holocaust. This memorial is right in the marais. Tours are not allowed inside but we will show you the entrance so you can enter after the tour if you wish.
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WWII Paris Under the Occupation Small Group Walking Tour
Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
$188.91
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
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!