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LanguagesEnglish, Croatian, French, Serbian
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.
What's included
A live professional art historian guide
Snacks
What to expect
Les Halles
15m
A description of the quarter formerly known as "the belly of Paris"
Fontaine des Innocents
10m
The oldest fountain in the city of Paris
Centre Pompidou
15m
The museum of contemporary art and a decisive addition that profoundly changed this part of the city.
This tour does not include a visit to the museum, as that is a separate visit altogether. We only discuss the museum from the outside.
Hotel de Ville
10m
The second most important institution and the second most important historic site of the city of Paris.
Note : like with the Pompidou center, we do not actually enter the City Hall, as this is only possible one day a year and would be a separate visit altogether.
La Rue des Rosiers
10m
The center of the Jewish community of Paris
10m
The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa.
Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully
15m
A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden
Place des Vosges
15m
According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world.
Place de la Bastille
10m
One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting on the surface of the subway station, in front of Café Etienne.
End point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
