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- French
Discover the treasures of the Left Bank of Paris, the city's Latin Quarter & St Germain-des-Prés. This private tour will take you to visit some of the loveliest treasures of the Left Bank.
- The city's oldest church, as well as a later church from the baroque period.
- Roman ruins - the few remaining vestiges of the Romans in Paris including thermal baths & the remains of an arena
- See where the Revolutionaries gathered & plotted their insurrections in 1789.
Commentary provided by a trained historian that will provide insights into the historical & archaeological context of this unique area of Paris.
Please note that school & corporate groups are welcome - I can host up to 40 people on this tour. Group rates are available on demand.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is at the entrance to the Church St Germain-des-Près
Itinerary
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1Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
We start the tour in this lovingly restored church which just happens to be the city's oldest (parts date from 990AD). After a complete tour of the church itself, we will visit the neighbourhood, seeing one of the city's most charming squares & visiting a local food market.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
We will visit one of the city's oldest passages, where many of the early Revolutionaries lived - Danton, Marat, Robespierre. We will see the city's oldest café, now a restaurant, where Franklin & Jefferson rubbed shoulders with the French Revolutionaries as well as philosophers such as Voltaire. Napoleon reputedly left his hat when he couldn't pay his bar tab!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will visit the remains of the Roman Baths at Cluny - using video & visual material I explain the history & construction of the baths - showing 3D models.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Luxembourg Gardens
The next stop is at the Luxembourg Gardens, one of the loveliest l parks in the city. It holds 110 statues (including a working model of the Statue of Liberty) & many leisure attractions. The park also holds the Luxembourg Palace (built 1612) now home to the French Senate & the Medici Fountain (built 1630).
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Pantheon
We will see the Pantheon, a mausoleum to the nation's great. It holds the tombs of philosophers such as Voltaire, Diderot & Rousseau, authors such as Hugo, Dumas & St. Exupéry, as well as scientists such as Pierre & Marie Curie. And we will learn the fascinating story of Foucault's pendulum.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6St. Etienne du Mont
We will visit one of the city's loveliest baroque churches with the nation's largest rood screen - a carved 30ft wide stone screen. The church holds other baroque treasures which we will see in detail.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Arenes de Lutece
We end the tour at the Arenes de Lutece, another roman vestige. I explain the fascinating history & construction of the site using video & other visual support.
5 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a bi-lingual guide
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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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operated by a bi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - bring umbrellas for rain, wear warm clothing in winter, bring bottled water & wear solid walking shoes
- All customers must sign a liability waiver before starting the tour
- Please note that I am entirely vaccinated
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Cancellation Policy
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.
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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