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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers
Overview
Discover the dark side of the City of lights listening to your local guide telling you about the most terrible crimes and scandals that marked the inhabitants of Paris and shaped the history of France.
Let's talk treasons, murders, trials, executions! What punishments were inflicted over the centuries? For who? Why was the guillotine invented? Who were the witches and why were they burned alive? Your expert local guide will lead you in the dark cobbled streets and tell you murder stories that marked the inhabitants of Paris forever. The story of landmarks you will see beautifully lit in the night and major events that shaped French history will help you understand the evolution of trials and justice in France. Please note that this tour is about historical events, not legends.
What's included
Tour Guide
Tips are welcome but not mandatory
What to expect
Palais De L'institut De France
Pass by
Where a famous scandal which ended in terrible punishments took place.
Pont des Arts
Pass by
Listen to your guide telling you some stories about bodies that were found in the beautiful river Seine...
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois
Pass by
Where the Saint Bartholomew's massacre started before spreading to the whole kingdom.
Samaritaine Paris Pont-neuf
Pass by
The majestic department store hides stories of dishonor and suicides...
Square du Vert-Galant
Pass by
Discover the origin of the curse of Friday 13 that all started on the island.
Conciergerie
Pass by
Through the story of this prison, delve into the heart of the French revolution, when the guillotine was used pitilessly.
Sainte-Chapelle
Pass by
Learn more about the king Saint Louis and how he reformed justice in the Middle Ages.
Hotel-Dieu de Paris
Pass by
Where a series of poisonings all started under the reign of Louis XIV.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Pass by
Admire the cathedral beautifully lit in the dark and learn more about the sad fire of 2019.
Place De Hotel De Ville
Pass by
The main execution square in Paris history. Let's talk crimes, punishments, and end of death penalty.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Your guide will be standing on the square, in front of the stairs of the main entrance, with a Paris With Fay tote bag.
End point
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
