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The Marais is a charming, romantic and lively district in the heart of Paris famous for its medieval charm with plenty of historic monuments worth-seeing. During this family-friendly tour you will explore the highlights of the area and learn about the history of the neighborhood in the company of a specialized guide who who will keep everyone engaged with educational games and activities. Your kids will love discovering the wonders and secrets of this beautiful district through playful treasure hunts, quizzes and trivia and will enjoy fun commentary from a knowledgeable guide with mix of facts, legends, and stories. Sights you will see include Place des Vosges, Hôtel de Ville, the Jewish Quarter, and Eglise Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis. Private tour guarantees friendly and relaxed atmosphere with undivided attention from your guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide just outside the Bistrot Marguerite.The tour guide will be holding a sign with the customer's name.
ENds at Place de vosges
Itinerary
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1Place des Vosges
With our kid-friendly guides everyone in your group will be engaged in the history and landmarks of Le Marais. Le Marais is an historic district in the heart of Paris and it offers at once the breathtaking fascination of history and the modernity of the metropole.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
La Rue des Rosiers (Pass by)
You will meet your guide at the city hall, on Place de l’Hôtel de Ville, stroll up the rue des Rosiers for an exploration of the Jewish Quarter, which once hosted the largest community in Europe and is now filled with delis and delicious eateries.
Admission ticket free -
2Le Marais
You will get to learn about the many layers of its intricate past: Le Marais used to be a swamp (which is the very meaning of the word Marais in French) and then went through many ups and down, from being an aristocratic residential area to being completely abandoned by the nobility after the French Revolution and then becoming a working-class, bohemian and even shady neighborhood.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Centre Pompidou (Pass by)
The Marais is today one of the most hip and energetic areas of the City of Light, a concentrate opf culture, fun and modern art.
Admission ticket free -
3Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis
During the tour your guide will show you a series of secret courtyards, le Centre Pompidou, the National Archives Garden and St-Paul-St-Louis Church. Last but not least, you will then marvel at the view of Place des Vosges, deemed to be the most elegant square in the world, and you can even visit the home of Victor Hugo who used to live at number 6 while writing Les Miserables and enjoy a nice view from its windows. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- All the remaining time will be exploring the places.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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