Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Learn about Paris erotic 19th and 20th Centuries history. Hear original stories about star courtesans, renowned artists and celebrities. Understand why Paris became the capital of love and pleasure.
Options
1 to 4 participants
5 to 8 participants
5 to 8 participants
9 to 12 participants
9 to 12 participants
What's included
A private local guide for 2 hours
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food & Drinks
What to expect
Jardin du Palais Royal
15m
Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!
Galerie Vivienne
10m
In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.
Passage des Panoramas
15m
As it is near the Grands Boulevards, many prostitutes hung out in the Passage des Panoramas. It is even featured in Emile Zola's Nana!
Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette
15m
Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.
Fontaine de la Place Saint Georges
15m
Several popular prostitutes lived in private mansions near Place Saint-Georges, la Païva being one them. Your guide will tell you about the social status of the most popular prostitutes in the 19th century.
Pigalle
Pass by
Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.
End point
Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
