History of Paris from Antiquity to the Middle Ages

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

Guide you through the explanations of a lecturer guide who will show you how Lutetia , a secondary city of the Roman Empire transformed itself into the royal capital of France and became Paris a leading city in the Middle Ages. The programme of the visit
_ go to the Lutetia arena , emblematic place of Parisian antiquity.
_ we will then go to the words of Cluny which demonstrates the diversity of ancient buildings we have left in the capital.
_ it is then that we cross the seine to go to the Ile de la Cité: the heart of Paris. Here I would tell you about the palace of the city where the Merovingian kings occasionally settled and then the Capetians permanently. It is also home to Notre Dame de Paris , one of the major cathedrals in history.
_ then we will reach the right bank , where the economic power of the city has developed: Town Inn , Sens Inn , Rue des rosiers and Place des Vosges.

What's Included

A guided tour of medieval Paris.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is near the metro 7 place monge. The exact location is 75 bis place monge near the Nicolas shop.

End point
Louvre Museum

I will end the visit at the Louvre Museum with the ramparts of Charles V , the last extension of the Middle Ages.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The garden of the medieval museum allows us to contemplate the thermal baths of Cluny, one of the oldest buildings in Paris.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Arenes de Lutece

    We walk in the heart of the ancient arena of Lutetia built 2000 years ago.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

    We will go to the forecourt of Notre Dame church in Paris , the religious heart of medieval Paris.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    It will be the opportunity to talk about this magnificent Inn that mixes late middle architecture and Renaissance architecture.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Matteo Allavena

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Tags

Private and Luxury
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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