Highlights
- Feel the past come to life
- Discover how our modern world came to be
- Learn about forgotten leaders and political plots that resonate to this day
- Be amazed by how French history has influenced series and movies
- Learn about the events that happened in the Louvre right before your visit
Description
Join this amazing journey in which clans and families clashed with each other from 843 to 1616 (a period rarely covered in any tour in Paris). From Viking raids to political plots during the Wars of Religion, from the origin of the English language to the reason why we fear Friday the 13th, we cover the historical events that inspired many books, series and video-games in just one tour.
Just like a binge-watching award-winning TV series, this tour takes you through four episodes of French history full of intrigue, conspiracies, scandals, murder, and improbable coincidences that shaped the world as we know it today and inspired many famous works of fiction (including TV series, video games, and movies).
Each episode has been designed to show within a decent time frame, the origins of the event, its consequences down the line but also how those events are relatable to our world today. History doesn't repeat itself … but it sure rhymes.
The time period we cover extends from 845 to 1616 and it is a time too often forgotten by many tour companies ...
Our world is not as different from 500 years ago as we think. The events that you are going to discover will feel eerily familiar to what you might hear on the news or read on the internet and you will see how those kinds of events still shape our world today.
This tour will show and amaze you with its acumen, witty pop culture references, and deep reflection on the functioning of the world, but also tell you stories that most people have never heard about. From a benign family quarrel starting an invasion of France to political maneuvers that created myths we still live with today, through the mass production of lies to justify power grabs, and leaders that shaped our modern world and were forgotten – this tour has it all.
Please note: It is recommended to book in advance as I may be called to work for other tour companies and if there are no bookings I will have to close certain slots to work on other missions. Slots are guaranteed only if there are bookings and therefore it is best to book ahead !
Recommendation: It is recommended to do this tour before visiting the Louvre museum !
PRIVATE TOUR
On the Private Tour the experience can last from 2h30 to 3h as we dive deeper into the material. We can also arrange a stop at a bakery shop for a pause and chat (the cost on location is not covered by Ode to Paris).
Don't forget to check my other tours:
-Romans, Franks and Carolingians
-Great Scandals of French History
-Révolution(s)
-Napoléon's Life and Battle Plans
-Napoléon III and the Birth of Modernity
-Great Women of French History
Includes
2.5-hour tour with local, passionate and knowledgeable guide
Lessons from History (how the past informs us about the present and possible future)
Great photo opportunities
Hidden locations, off-the-beaten-path historical places
Exclusive stories from French History that nobody else is telling
Stories that inspired books, movies, series and video-games
A complete explanation of the political plots and intrigues of the French Royal Court
A spooky story that explains today's superstitions
Stories that explain linguistics and trivia relevant to the modern world
Booklet with complete chronology of the events covered
Reading/Movie/Series/Video-Games recommendations
YouTube and Podcast recommendations
Excludes
Food and drinks (can be purchased during a stop along the way)
Louvre Museum entry ticket
Important Information
- This tour will take place rain or shine (so it is advised to prepare accordingly)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
