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- Discover the prices, services, and hours of operation of our heroines.
- Learn how Royal Garden turned into the biggest brothel in Paris
- Visit secret spots and hear the city's most scandalous stories
- Learn the special vocabulary used to describe courtesans in XIX century.
On this tour, we'll discover the unique world of Parisian courtesans, strolling from the Palais Royal to the Grands Boulevards. We'll learn how these remarkable women achieved wealth and influence in 19th-century Paris, shaping fashion, politics, culture, and the dazzling life of high society. We'll explore the biographies and haunts of these famous women, and even, if you wish, have coffee in a remarkable secret spot.
We'll learn how a royal garden became the largest brothel of the 19th century, and discover the prices, services, and hours of operation of our heroines.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet next to Le Kiosque des noctambules ( beautiful metro entrance with glass beads).
We will finish at a secret location, the address is 34-36 Bd de Bonne Nouvelle
Itinerary
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1Palais-Royal
Learn about how and why the Royal gardens turned into one of the main locations for courtesans in 19th century and about the lives of 4 remarkable courtesans: how they rose to power starting from nothing and inspired thousands of people
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Passage des Panoramas
Move through the hidden XIX century passages, learn why they were important, what ladies could buy here, and why passages were adored by parisians
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Passage Jouffroy
Move through the hidden XIX century passages, learn why they were important, what ladies could buy here, and why passages were adored by parisians
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Women often gained notice as courtesans through dance and theater. Discover the venue where it happened!
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Grands Boulevards
In the end of our tour I will show a secret spot which used to be one of „maisons closes” in the 19th century
20 minutes • 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.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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