Half-Day Private Guided Walking Historic WW2 Tour of Paris
Description
Discover one of the most terrible periods of Paris history: The German occupation from 1940 to 1944. With your professional guide expert in Paris & WW2 history discover which places were selected by the Germans during the occupation, the role of the German & French Gestapo, the Jewish round ups, conditions of living for the population, the Resistance and eventually the liberation in August 1944. A period of time which is at the same time terrible & fascinating. A unique experience for people interested in World War 2 period.
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Itinerary
Explore occupied Paris (1940-1944) and discover one of the darkest periods in Paris history. During the occupation, Parisians called avenue Foch avenue des Boches. This is where the Gestapo offices were located. Your tour guide will tell you about the arrest of great resistance fighters like Pierre Brossolette and their tragic endings. You will see where Carl Heinrich von Stulpnagel lived. You will find out what his involvement was in Operation Walkyria and its consequences.You will go down the avenue des champs Elysées. The prestigious avenue was used for Reich propaganda purposes.You will see which restaurants, cafes, cinemas which were frequented by the Germans (Fouquets, Maxims ....). The tour will end at the Place de la Concorde where you will notice bullet holes dating from the liberation. A little further on at Le Meurice, the fate of Paris may have been played out when the governor Von Choltitz refused to destroy Paris and did not obey Hitler's orders (Is paris burning?).
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(4)
Excellent tour for anyone interested in WW2 history. Guide was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend.
This was an amazing tour! Our meeting place was the Porte Dauphine Metro Station. Our guide was an expert in WW2 history. We learned about one of the darkest chapters in Paris history—and followed in the footsteps of French Resistance members as they defied Nazi occupation. The stories are moving, tales of the bravest of brave. We visited landmarks like the Champs-Élysées (the Gestapo offices were located here), the Place de la Concorde (where you can see bullet holes dating from the liberation), and the Arc de Triomphe (one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées). A great day - Paris in the rain (a light rain) didn't stop us from seeing these amazing WW2 sites.
This was an amazing tour! Our meeting place was the Porte Dauphine Metro Station. Our guide was an expert in WW2 history. We learned about one of the darkest chapters in Paris history—and followed in the footsteps of French Resistance members as they defied Nazi occupation. The stories are moving, tales of the bravest of brave. We visited landmarks like the Champs-Élysées (the Gestapo offices were located here), the Place de la Concorde (where you can see bullet holes dating from the liberation), and the Arc de Triomphe (one of the most famous monuments in Paris, standing at the western end of the Champs-Élysées). A great day - Paris in the rain (a light rain) didn't stop us from seeing these amazing WW2 sites.
This was a wonderful experience our Guide Vincent Lauferon was so knowledgeable and made the walk so interesting. We learned so much about history WW2 and we’re amazed to find out stories of places that we have walked regularly history behind them. Great experience, highly recommended
Thanks for your kind words. It was a real pleasure guiding you in Paris, Best greetings, Vincent
