Paris Latin Quarter & Left Bank - History Walk (Small Group Tour)
Paris Latin Quarter & Left Bank - History Walk (Small Group Tour)
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.
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Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
We 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.
20 minutesCour du Commerce Saint Andre
We 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!
10 minutesLes Thermes de Lutece
We 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.
10 minutesLuxembourg Gardens
The 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).
10 minutesPlace du Pantheon
We 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.
5 minutesEglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris
We 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.
10 minutesArenes de Lutece
We 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.
5 minutesIncluded
- Local guide
- Private tour
- A tablet is used by the guide to provide photo & video documentation
Not Included
- Entrance fees to museums & monuments are not included
- Food and drinks are not included
- Gratuities
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a bi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - bring umbrellas for rain, wear warm clothing in winter, bring bottled water & wear solid walking shoes
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- All customers must sign a liability waiver before starting the tour
- Please note that I am entirely vaccinated
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.