Life at the Marais during World War II

5.0
(2 reviews)
Paris, France

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Wonder how Parisians lived during WWII? Dive deep into this intriguing and fascinating era as you embark on a historical journey through the key moments. Your guide will revive tragic stories of the Nazi occupation and resistance movements in the city. Whether its melodramatic tales of gruesome assassinations or legendary prophecies, gain insightful facts as you stroll by Holocaust sites and memorials dedicated to the brave, and see details that often go unnoticed on the busy streets of the Marais district.

What's Included

Coffee and/or Tea
Gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Find your guide at the Saint Paul's métro station exit, on line 1. There's only one exit, easy to find! Your guide will be waiting for you close to the carousel. He will be wearing a special badge with the TOORERS logo, you can't miss it!

End point
Notre Dame

To conclude you’ll contemplate the harrowing final days of the Occupation, including Hitler’s orders to destroy the city and the arrival of the Allied Forces just in the nick of time…

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Le Marais

    Once the stage has been set you’ll make your way past key buildings and hidden details that reveal the story of life in occupied Paris. You’ll discuss food rationing, the black market, curfews, and the harrowing struggle for the simplest of daily provisions.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Memorial De La Shoah (Pass by)

    You’ll stop at Paris’s Holocaust museum & the Wall of the Righteous.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Ile de la Cite

    Next up will be iconic buildings where the war’s key battles took place like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Paris Préfecture, and the Conciergerie. Bullet holes and artillery impacts hidden in plain sight, and your guide knows exactly where to find them.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Toorers

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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