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- English
- French
Step back into occupied Paris and experience World War II like never before. This isn't a textbook lecture — it's a gripping, chronological journey through the Occupation, the French Resistance, and the Liberation of Paris, told with passion and packed with little-known stories you won't find on Google.
Built on six months of deep research across dozens of books and historical sources, every stop on this tour reveals surprising anecdotes and forgotten details that bring wartime Paris vividly to life. You'll walk the same streets as resistant, collaborators, and ordinary Parisians caught in extraordinary times — and you'll understand how each chapter led to the next.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious, expect an engaging, story-driven experience led by a Guide who lives and breathes this history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet right in front of the Ecole des Mines, at 60 Boulevard Saint Michel
We end the tour right in front of Notre Dame
Itinerary
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1
For this first stop in front the Ecole des Mines, we'll do a quick introduction of the tour, and a little catchup in history so that everyone is up to speed!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Luxembourg Gardens
For the first stop of the tour, we'll talk about the Fall of Paris. Right in front of a very important building for the French Republic, I'll try to give you a good sense of how the French army lost the war so quickly in 1940.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Pantheon (Pass by)
From the Luxembourg garden, we'll peak at the Pantheon, where characters linked to the War are buried!
Admission ticket free -
3Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe
Very quick stop to show you a quick sign of the war
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In our third actual stop, we'll talk extensively about the Parisian resistance, and especially the beginnings of the resistance. We will follow the journey of a French femal resistance fighter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5La Sorbonne
I will show you some signs of the war that still exist on the most famous french university: The Sorbonne!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
For our final stop, we will talk about the Liberation of Paris. I will tell you about the fights that took place to liberate the city, and how close Paris came to destruction.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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