Every Thursday St Germain-des-Prés 10.30am (from March) This tour captures the essence of the Left Bank: the ancient abbey church of St Germain, charming streets lined with bookstores and literary cafés, old squares, artists' studios, the famous Paris Fine Arts School, and the hotel where Oscar Wilde died. The walk includes the beautiful church of St Sulpice, its mysterious gnomon, and the Rose Line, all mentioned in the Da Vinci Code. Meet in front of St Sulpice Church, nearest metro St Sulpice or Mabillon The Old Marais Quarter. Circuit 2 2.30pm (from April) See Sundays. Meet at metro St Paul. (line 1)
Every Friday Hemingway's Paris 10.30am (from March) Explore this charming neighbourhood in the Latin Quarter with the old houses of the lively Mouffetard market street, an impressive fragment of the medieval city wall, and the beautiful church of St Etienne-du-Mont. Many writers are associated with this quarter. We see where James Joyce put the finishing touches to Ulysses, George Orwell lived in a boarding house, the poet Verlaine, author of 'Clair de Lune' which inspired Debussy, died impoverished in seedy lodgings and where Balzac set the chilling story 'Old Goriot '. Hemingway immortalised the streets and local characters in his two novels 'A Moveable Feast' and the 'Sun Also Rises'. Meet at metro Cardinal Lemoine. (Line 10) The Village of Montmartre 2.30 pm (from April) See Wednesday above. Meet at metro Abbesses (Line 12) Take the elevator, the station is quite deep.
Every Wednesday The Village of Montmartre 10.30am (all year) A picturesque route to see the local market street, the vineyard, old cobbled streets, artists' studios, where Renoir, Lautrec and Van Gogh painted, quiet gardens, the oldest cabaret in Paris, the lively place-du-Tertre, the famous Sacré Coeur church and a wonderful view over the city. This walk will show you the local neighbourhood as well as the famous views. Meet at metro Abbesses (line 12). Take the elevator, the station is quite deep. The Two Islands 2.30pm (from April) A walk to enjoy the essence of Paris on the two islands. The magical Ile St Louis, with its elegant architecture and aristocratic inhabitants. This island was a favourite with the Lost Generation of the 1920s who savoured its old world charm. We also look at the architecture and sculptures of Notre Dame Cathedral, the history of the Ile de la Cité, where Paris was first founded. We explore the old streets and the hear how Paris developed into the majestic city of today. Meet at metro Pont Marie. (Line 7).
Every Sunday The Village of Montmartre 10.30 am (all year) See Wednesday above. Meet at metro Abbesses. (Line 12) Take the elevator, the station is quite deep. The Old Marais Quarter. Circuit 2 2.30 pm (all year) In this beautiful historic neighbourhood we hear tales of famous inhabitants and enjoy elegant classical architecture and atmospheric old streets. We see some splendid mansions: the beautiful Soubise Palace, the Hotel Sale, now the Picasso Museum and the Hotel Carnavalet, (now the Paris History Museum) where Mme de Sevigne lived, famous for her witty letters telling of life at the time of the Sun King. We walk through the Jewish quarter and finish at the lovely place des Vosges, the city's oldest square. Meet at metro St Paul. Special Tour There is always another walk on Sunday, check the daily walks list for the month.
Back To Top Back To TopEvery Saturday The Marais Circuit 1 10.30am (all year) sThe Marais is the most beautifully preserved quarter of the city. Discover medieval houses, atmospheric old streets, beautiful classical architecture, two lovely churches, the antiques shops in the Village St Paul, and the place des Vosges, Paris' oldest square. A host of colourful characters lived here including Victor Hugo whose observations of contemporary life inspired his famous story 'Les Miserables'. We also hear of the area's association with the Jewish community, and see the Wall of the Righteous. Meet at metro St Paul. (Line 1) Special Tour There is always a walk on Saturday afternoon, check the daily walks list for the month.
Home Who we are Contact us __________ Basic programme March to October November to February This month Next month ___________ Chocolate walks Fashion walks Private tours ___________ London Walks Walks in other cities Other links ___________ Favourite hotels Paris on a budget Vegetarian Paris Reading list ___________ Our books Back To TopEvery Tuesday The Old Marais Quarter. Circuit 1 10.30 am (all year) See description below for Saturdays. Meet metro St Paul The French Revolution 2.30pm (from April) The historic district of the Latin Quarter, home to students and intellectuals, has many associations with the fateful French Revolution which began in 1789. We see the old Procope Cafe, where the revolutionaries exchanged ideas, and the medieval refectory where the radical Cordeliers Club met. We hear of Danton, a disfigured but brilliant orator, and the rabble-rouser journalist Hebert, nick named the Homer of Trash. We see where the guillotine was first developed and where Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday. This exciting moment of French history makes a fascinating walk. Meet at metro Odeon at the statue of Danton. (Line 10 or 4)
Every Monday Ile de la Cité and Notre Dame 10.30am (from March) Read the stories in the medieval sculptures and hear how this marvellous gothic cathedral was built. We also look at the history and architecture of the Ile de la Cité, explore the old streets and courtyards, the flower market, quiet gardens sand see the poignant memorial to those deported during the Second World War. Meet at metro Cité (line 4). The Medieval Latin Quarter 2.30pm (from April) A walk through this atmospheric district to see highlights and hidden details. Roman remains from ancient times, charming old streets, pretty gardens, beautiful mansions and medieval churches, the story of medieval scholars and the famous Sorbonne university, still a place of learning today. This walk takes you away from the more commercialised areas, and will show you how attractive and charming the Latin Quarter still is. Meet metro Maubert Mutualité, by café "le Metro". (line 10)
We have tours all year. The basic programme of regular scheduled walks changes according to the season, running from November to February and then March to October. See full details below. No need to reserve Price: Adults 12 euros, Students (under 21) 10 euros, Children (under 15) 8 euros Basic Programme March to end October 2010 Check our monthly programme for details of other tours which include: Paris during the Occupation, Highlights of the Louvre, The Paris Chocolate Tour, The Old Les Halles Market district, Jefferson's Paris, The Opera House, Medieval Paris and the Templars, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, The Sewers, Art Nouveau Architecture, The Basilica of St Denis, The Chateau of La Malmaison.
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