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Your tour begins with an introduction to pre-revolution France and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. You will learn about the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, and hear about France's abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France's history so bloody.
On your way, you will discover one of Paris's most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious freedom granted by the Republican convention.
Helped by your professional guide, you will also hunt for hidden historical vestiges, such as a cannonball stuck in a building dating back to the Middle-Ages and remnants of Republican graffiti inside a church.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you in front of the Banque de France located at 3 bis Pl. de la Bastille, 75183 Paris, France.
Hôtel de Ville. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
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1Le Marais
Enjoy an introduction to pre-revolution France in Le Marais, and visit the remains of the famous Bastille prison, along with other physical traces of the revolution in the area. Step into the largest church in Le Marais, which still has graffiti on its walls from the Commune of 1871, and also discover a section of a wall remaining from the prison de La Force.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2
Stroll down rue Saint-Antoine, where you will see and hear the history of the first exclusively female political club.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Place des Vosges
Take a pause inside beautiful Place des Vosges, where Victor Hugo lived - famous author of Les Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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