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- English
- English
- French
- French
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
Meeting and pickup
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.
On the island known as the Ile St Louis
Itinerary
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1Pont Neuf
Discover the city's oldest bridge & the 1st one to be built in stone
15 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Conciergerie
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Sainte-Chapelle
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Unfortunately we can no longer enter the cathedral but with the aid of photos & illustrations you can do a "virtual visit"
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Ile Saint-Louis
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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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