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- Find 2 secret doors of Opera Garnier, and learn who was using it and for what.
- Talk about how coffee influenced French Revolution.
- Walk through hidden passages of the XIX century
- Learn how one French king created a jewelry tradition honored by Napoleon
Along the way, we'll explore elegant boulevards, admire magnificent façades, uncover hidden covered passages and royal gardens, we will see the Louvre, place Vendome and stand before the legendary Opera House where we will start and end our tour. We will talk about Haussmann, Napoleon III with his wife Eugenie, we will discover the secrets of forbidden love happening in Royal Gardens and the history of French jewelry.
This tour is perfect for first-time visitors but also for history lovers or city-natives who want to learn more about the history of Paris.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are meeting at the bus stop near Opera Garnier on rue Auber. The bus stop is located the opposite to the restaurant Le Relais Paris Opera and BRED Ile de France.
This tour will end in front of the Printemps shopping mall
Itinerary
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1Palais Garnier
Learn about the history of Palais Garnier, find 2 secret doors of the Opera house, and learn who was using it and for what.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palais-Royal
Discover beautiful Royal Garden and what secrets from the XVIII and XIX centuries it holds. Who used to come here? What was built here and why? Why police couldn't enter here before and to which curious consequences it led. Stop at unique souvenir shop and take beautiful photos.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Galerie Vivienne
Walk through the star of the hidden passages of the XIX century: who built it and why? What ladies could buy here before and how speculators tried to drain their customers away to a hidden neighboring passage.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Pyramide Du Louvre
Visit iconic Louvre Pyramid and admire the grandiose facades of the museum: when was it built and for what? What used to be here through the middle ages to nowadays.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Place Vendome
Enjoy this iconic luxury capital of Paris: what used to be here before? Which jewelry store adored Marie-Antoinette? Which king of France created a jewelry tradition honored by Napoleon?
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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