Occupation and Liberation of Paris
Occupation and Liberation of Paris
Rare opportunity to understand several sites, sometimes famous, with the light of the past and many photos and anecdotes which illuminate the darkest period in the history of France.
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A curated journey through the experience
Bouillon Chartier
Back to some dramatic anecdotes and daily life under the Occupation
5 minutesFolies-Bergere
Testimonies on the intense artistic life under the Occupation: stars, music halls, cinemas ...
7 minutesPassage Verdeau
The passages keep the atmosphere and the decorations that one could find under the Occupation. Opposite, the building housed a brothel requisitioned by the German army.
5 minutesHotel Drouot
Dyrating the Occupation, a considerable number of simple objects and works of art were sold at Drouot. Opportunity to explain the spoliation of Jewish property and the incredible story of a German art dealer working for the Reich.
10 minutesMairie du 9e arrondissement de Paris
The town hall will be an opportunity to approach the Resistance, through an employee of the town hall. But also to address the denunciation and the ordinary resistance in France during the war
10 minutesBNP Paribas maison doree
This ruling will address the role of banks under the occupation. A little before, we will discuss the surprising situation on the Paris stock exchange and also the armistice agreements between France and Germany and the economic as well as political situation which resulted from it.
10 minutesPathe Opera Premier
Example of a cinema requisitioned for German soldiers. Nearby, another building remained famous for having hosted one of the most important exhibitions in Paris, organized by propaganda promoting anti-Semitism.
10 minutesBRED-Banque Populaire - Espace patrimonial
The Place de l'Opéra is extremely symbolic of the Occupation of Paris. The Kommandantur was there, the Café de la Paix, as well as the Opera, are rich in many anecdotes during this period.
10 minutesPlace Vendome
After having discussed the fate of the jewelry stores on rue de la Paix, Place Vendôme will be an opportunity to talk about the Ministry of Justice, occupied by the German army, of one of the very first networks of Resistance, established just opposite , and especially the Ritz hotel, which was a high place of Collaboration and occupation, with many celebrities, who regularly went there.
15 minutesRue de Castiglione
Most of the large hotls housed the headquarters of the German army. Behind the Meurice hotel, we will be able to approach the main characters linked to these places and the battles of the Liberation which ended here.
10 minutesPlace de la Concorde
On the terrace, several photos of the place as of the places which surround it will help to better understand the period but also to return to the fundamental role of several famous people.
15 minutesIncluded
- All buildings visited are free to access
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Groups are limited and never go beyond 12 people
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.