Paris Latin Quarter & Left Bank - History Walk (Small Group Tour)

Paris, France
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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.

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, Place St-Germain-des-Pres, 75006 Paris France

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Cour du Commerce Saint Andre, Boulevard Saint Germain and, Paris France

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!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Les Thermes de Lutece, 70 quai de l Hotel de Ville, 75004 Paris France

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Luxembourg Gardens, Rue de Medicis Rue de Vaugirard, 75006 Paris France

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).

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Place du Pantheon, 75005 Paris France

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Eglise Saint-Etienne-du-Mont de Paris, 6 Place Sainte Genevieve, 75005 Paris France

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Arenes de Lutece, 49 rue Monge Rue de Navarre, 75005 Paris France

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.

Duration: 5 minutes

Inclusions

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • A tablet is used by the guide to provide photo & video documentation

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees to museums & monuments are not included
  • Food and drinks are not included
  • Gratuities

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • All customers must sign a liability waiver before starting the tour
  • Please note that I am entirely vaccinated
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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