LGBTQ Challenges and Triumphs Private Walking Tour in Paris

5.0
(4 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" wasn't just a revolutionary chant; it became France's national motto. But for the LGBTQ+ community in Paris, this promise has had a complex and evolving history.

Join us on a journey through the Saint-Germain and the Marais areas, uncovering the stories of those who fought for their right to exist, love, and express themselves authentically from the Renaissance to present day.
Gain insight into the progression of LGBTQ+ rights and the present-day status of the community. Finish the tour in the Marais area, the most vibrant hub of the contemporary LGBTQ+ community.

What's Included

Private tour guide
Snacks
Gratuities
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Place Saint-Germain des Prés

Meeting-point: in front of the entrance of the Saint-Germain-des-Près Church, Place Saint-Germain-des-Près, Paris, France.

End point
Le Marais

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

    Our guide will explain you the importance of this area for the LGBTQ+ community in Paris at the beginning of the 1900s.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palais De L'institut De France

    Our guide will tell you everything about the history of this building, from a military school to the french institution it is today. You will also learn all the queer stories it hides.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Pont Neuf

    From this bridge you will admire the City Island and the Seine river, while learning the gossips on French gay and bisexual kings.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Place Dauphine

    You will learn even more gossips about French royals as you enter this square.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    4th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville

    You will admire this wonderful building learning about the evolution of LGBTQ+ rights in France.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Walk into the streets of the Marais and learn everything about the contemporary LGBTQ+ scene in Paris.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Queer Tours France

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Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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