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The uniqueness of this tour is that you pass the places (houses) that are deeply linked with the persons and the songs that have touched your heart during your life. That makes this tour so special!
From his childhood the guide has been passionate about pop music, including the French music from the 20th century.
He knows the stories of Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg, Juliette Gréco, Aznavour and Piaf. And also other legends if there are requests to talk about.
The guide will play the songs he is talking about while he's walking with you through the street of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. That makes this tour even more lively.
Your personal guide will tell you his stories in English (and Dutch).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
in front of the horse statue of Henri IV
This is the square in front of the Ursula chapel, a part of the main Hall of the Paris Sorbonne University.
Itinerary
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1Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf is the starting point. This bridge if the unofficial birth of the Chanson music. Also king Henry IV wrote poems and chansons. We cross the bridge to Place Dauphine where Yves Montand and Simone Signoret were living.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2
In this street Serge Gainsbourg has lived for 20 years. His house is still recognisable because of the street art on the front of the house. Guide will tell some stories.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
We stop at Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, at square Juliette Gréco in particular. She was the muse of the philosophers and a legendary singer. We combine this with entering the Saint Germain church and visit Place Fürstenberg, a romantic spot in our tour.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4
We stop at the head of Charles Aznavour and tell some stories about him.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
At Place de l'Odéon Charles Dumont is living, the composer of the most famous chanson song Non, je ne regrette rien, sung by Edith Piaf. Guide will tell a story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We will stop at the house of birth of Charles Aznavour. Guide shares background information.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
Between the different stops we walk through the pretty neighbourhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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