Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel Guided Walking Tour

Ile de la Cite, Paris



Discover the essence of historical Paris on a guided walking tour of Saint-Germain and Saint-Michel. Explore charming streets, iconic cafes, and the world-renowned Notre Dame de Paris.

Highlights

  • Stroll through the charming streets of Saint-Germain with a local
  • Discover the oldest church in Paris, Saint-Germain-des-Prés
  • Explore the romantic Furstemberg Square and the Saint Germain Market

Description

Begin your walking tour at Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, where you’ll visit the oldest church in Paris. Continue with a stop near the two most famous coffee shops in Paris: Les Deux Magots and Le Café de Flore, former headquarters of Hemingway and the Lost Generation, and later the existentialists and the golden era of jazz. Next, dive into the heart of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, the former abbey with Furstemberg Square, the most romantic square in Paris. Explore the Saint-Germain Market and the chic Mabillon area, the buzzing Rue de Buci full of life, coffee shops, and restaurants, and two iconic passages: the secret Passage Dauphine and the beautiful Cour du Commerce Saint-André. For the last third of the tour, see the highlights of Saint-Michel, the oldest streets in Paris, and finish near the stone queen of Paris, the world-renowned Notre Dame de Paris.

Includes

Guided walking tour Visit to Place Saint-Germain des Prés Visit to the oldest church in Paris Stop at Les Deux Magots and Le Café de Flore Visit to Furstemberg Square Visit to Saint Germain Market Visit to Mabillon area Walk through Rue de Buci Visit to Passage Dauphine Visit to Cour du Commerce Saint Andre Tour of Saint-Michel area View of Notre Dame de Paris

Excludes

Food and drinks Transportation to the meeting point

Important Information

  • According to the weather, bring water, comfortable clothes or an umbrella
  • The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended
  • The tour covers historical and iconic sites of the left bank in Paris

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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