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Discover the secrets of the quintessentially Parisian Marais district on this 2.5-hour tour. Stroll through its charming streets, courtyards, and historic mansions with your guide.

Highlights

• Learn about the history of the Marais district
• Explore the charming Place des Vosges
• Discover the Jewish neighborhood of Paris
• Take a stroll past artistic tomb stones and graves

Description

Start your tour of the Marais by learning about its historic importance. This district once lay beyond the center of Paris. Today, it is at the heart of the city. Discover the Church of Saint Paul and Saint Louis before walking through the courtyard of the majestic Hotel de Sully. Continue experiencing the royal history of the Marais by exploring the pristine Place des Vosges, a public square with unparalleled beauty in Paris. Afterwards, move forward in time to learn all about the bustling Jewish community that put the Marais on the map through the 18th and 19th centuries. Wander past the bakeries and boutiques of the Pletzl before strolling the shop-laden rue des Francs Bourgeois. All the while discover mansion after mansion, former homes to nobility that once called the Marais home. Some are now museums, like the highly worthwhile Musée Carnavalet. The tour may also introduce you to both the Hotel de Ville, or City Hall, and the Pompidou Center, both architectural masterpieces from very different periods.

Includes

Professional art historian guide Private and semi-private tour options Walking tour Wheelchair tours available only on request

Important Information

• This tour does not include entry into any synagogues, as access is restricted to worshippers for security reasons
• This tour has a maximum of 12 guests per guide for a more intimate and personalised experience
• Minimum requirement of 2 participants to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if the minimum is not met)
• No large bags or suitcases are allowed inside the museum, only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed
• Moderate amount of walking is involved. The semi-private tour is not available for those with walking disabilities or wheelchair users
• Occasional closures without previous warning from the museum management. When this occurs, guests will be provided with an appropriate alternative
• Some specific rooms inside the museum are subject to rules requiring quiet. In these cases your guide will provide the information about the rooms contents before entering the specific rooms
• Some collections may vary along the year
• Please bring valid photo ID

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund