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Discover the dark side of the City of lights listening to your local guide telling you about the most terrible crimes and scandals that marked the inhabitants of Paris and shaped the history of France.
Let's talk treasons, murders, trials, executions! What punishments were inflicted over the centuries? For who? Why was the guillotine invented? Who were the witches and why were they burned alive? Your expert local guide will lead you in the dark cobbled streets and tell you murder stories that marked the inhabitants of Paris forever. The story of landmarks you will see beautifully lit in the night and major events that shaped French history will help you understand the evolution of trials and justice in France. Please note that this tour is about historical events, not legends.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be standing on the square, in front of the stairs of the main entrance, with a Paris With Fay tote bag.
Itinerary
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Palais De L'institut De France (Pass by)
Where a famous scandal which ended in terrible punishments took place.
Admission ticket free -
Pont des Arts (Pass by)
Listen to your guide telling you some stories about bodies that were found in the beautiful river Seine...
Admission ticket free -
Eglise St-Germain l'Auxerrois (Pass by)
Where the Saint Bartholomew's massacre started before spreading to the whole kingdom.
Admission ticket free -
Samaritaine Paris Pont-neuf (Pass by)
The majestic department store hides stories of dishonor and suicides...
Admission ticket free -
Square du Vert-Galant (Pass by)
Discover the origin of the curse of Friday 13 that all started on the island.
Admission ticket free -
Conciergerie (Pass by)
Through the story of this prison, delve into the heart of the French revolution, when the guillotine was used pitilessly.
Admission ticket free -
Sainte-Chapelle (Pass by)
Learn more about the king Saint Louis and how he reformed justice in the Middle Ages.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Where a series of poisonings all started under the reign of Louis XIV.
Admission ticket free -
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris (Pass by)
Admire the cathedral beautifully lit in the dark and learn more about the sad fire of 2019.
Admission ticket free -
Place De Hotel De Ville (Pass by)
The main execution square in Paris history. Let's talk crimes, punishments, and end of death penalty.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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