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LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
The two islands sitting in the center of Paris are amongst the best preserved areas of the city and represent its historic heart.
Medieval palaces, Gothic cathedrals and of course Notre Dame, the city's oldest monument.
Walk with me through the historic heart of the city & discover vestiges of Paris from the Middle Ages, the hidden treasures of these two beautiful neighbourhoods. A trained historian, I provide commentary & explanations that will provide the historic & architectural context of the buildings we will visit. More than a stroll through Paris, this is a lesson in the history of the city's foundation !
What's included
Local guide
A tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation of the historical context
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions & the hotel not included
Please note that there is a minimum of 2 persons for this tour to operate
Admission tickets to the monuments
What to expect
Pont Neuf
15m · Admission ticket included
Discover the city's oldest bridge & the 1st one to be built in stone
Conciergerie
30m · Admission ticket not included
Visit the nation's 1st royal palace, later transformed into a prison. See the cell where Marie Antoinette spent her final days before being sent to the guillotine.
Sainte-Chapelle
30m · Admission ticket not included
Discover the most stunning chapel in France - built in 1248 in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Two thirds of the surface area of this church is composed of stained glass from the 13th Century.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
20m · Admission ticket included
Unfortunately we can no longer enter the cathedral but with the aid of photos & illustrations you can do a "virtual visit"
Ile Saint-Louis
10m
We will stroll through an area of Paris that has remained untouched since it was built in the 1600s - with its stately mansions, charming boutiques & lovely baroque church
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The Meeting point is on the Pont Neuf bridge, in front of the statue of King Henry IV seated on his horse. The statue is just across the street from 15 Place du Pont Neuf.
End point
On the island known as the Ile St Louis
Additional information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The walk lasts roughly 2 to 2.5 hours - but is not strenuous. Comfortable walking shoes, bottled water & an umbrella are recommended.
Entry costs to monuments not included
Please note that I an entirely vaccinated
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
