Private and secret tour of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

5.0 (2 reviews) Paris, France
Duration2h - 3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover Saint-Germain-des-Prés like you've never seen it before, during a private, curious and authentic walk!

Experience a piece of the tumultuous life of the neighborhood, with the greatest French and foreign intellectuals and artists (Simone de Beauvoir, Pablo Picasso, Juliette Gréco...)

Feed your curiosity by listening to your guide, a specialized historian, tell you the history of this unique district full of riches.

Savor the best of the neighborhood during one of the three tasting stops offered. Pastry, good wine, local or world specialties... All your senses will be there!

Personalize your itinerary according to your desires, your pace, your favorite subjects...

Extend the experience by taking advantage of my advice and recommendations, for a peaceful and authentic Parisian stay!

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • A small tasting or snack
  • Coffee and/or Tea

What to expect

  1. Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
    30m
    We will explore the neighborhood via the small streets and secret nuggets specially selected for you, and without missing the most legendary addresses.
  2. L' Ecole Nationale Superieure Des Beaux-Arts
    20m
    Depending on your desires, we can venture into the Beaux-Arts district, to admire the galleries and works as far as the Seine
  3. Palais De L'institut De France
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Your guide can then take you to the Institut de France, a unique dome which houses the five academies. We will tour the building listening to its history, before continuing on the Quai Conti towards the Monnaie de Paris
  4. Odeon
    30m
    On this famous square, we will discuss the history of the Latin Quarter and the medical schools, as well as the revolutionary past of the place, under the statue of Danton, before continuing in the small streets to the Odéon theater
  5. Marche St. Germain
    30m
    Our walk will then take us to discover this beautiful covered market, where the warm atmosphere of the neighborhood still reigns. This will be the opportunity for a tailor-made tasting stop
  6. Place Saint Sulpice
    20m
    The walk will pass through Place Saint-Sulpice, the heart of the district where, depending on the activities, we will explore the adjoining church and the surrounding streets, which have been a source of inspiration for many French writers.
  7. Luxembourg Gardens
    20m
    Depending on your desires, we can also stroll through the Luxembourg Gardens, an open-air museum decorated with numerous statues and fountains.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

I will pick you up at the hotel, or at the meeting point that we have agreed between us

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • the entrance ticket for the monuments seen are not included because we do not enter them

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

5.0 (2)

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