Una giornata di esplorazione della Parigi nera
Descrizione
Questa esperienza va oltre le date e i punti di riferimento per esplorare Parigi attraverso la storia vissuta, la comunità e la presenza. Piuttosto che concentrarsi su una singola narrazione, il tour collega storie africane, caraibiche, nere americane e diaspore attraverso i quartieri, mostrando come la vita nera abbia contribuito a modellare la città in modi visibili e sottili. L'esperienza offre spazio per la conversazione, la riflessione e il contesto mentre viaggiamo attraverso aree in cui la maggior parte dei visitatori non si connette mai in una singola storia. Da negozi, ristoranti e punti di riferimento, gli ospiti partono non solo informati, ma con una nuova relazione con Parigi.
Opzioni del tour
Itinerario
Iniziamo dallo storico caffè letterario Les Deux Magots per un incontro e un saluto. Gli ospiti possono gustare una leggera colazione Francese inclusa nel tour mentre imparano a conoscere il posto del caffè nella vita intellettuale parigina e il suo legame con gli scrittori neri che vivevano e lavoravano in città. Questa è un'opportunità per ambientarsi, incontrare il gruppo e impostare il contesto per la giornata che ci aspetta.
Ci fermiamo a Présence Africaine, storica libreria e casa editrice fondata nel 1949 che ha avuto un ruolo centrale nella vita intellettuale africana e diaspora a Parigi. Qui, gli ospiti imparano la sua influenza su scrittori, pensatori e movimenti che hanno collegato Africa, Caraibi ed Europa, e perché questo spazio rimane importante oggi.
Ci fermiamo all’interno di La Rhumerie, storica casa di rum fondata nel 1932 con radici nei Caraibi Francesi. Qui gli ospiti imparano a conoscere i legami culturali ed economici tra Parigi e i Caraibi.
A Pigalle, esploriamo un quartiere un tempo plasmato da artisti neri, luoghi e scambi culturali all'inizio del XX secolo. Gli ospiti imparano come la musica, la vita notturna e la migrazione hanno trasformato questa zona e perché ha giocato un ruolo importante nella storia nera parigina.
Ci recheremo poi a La Goutte d’Or, un vivace quartiere modellato dalle comunità africane. Passeggiando per le strade locali e le aree del mercato, gli ospiti sperimentano la vita di tutti i giorni mentre imparano come questo quartiere è diventato un centro culturale e commerciale all'interno di Parigi.
Finiamo in un ristorante africano, dove gli ospiti hanno tempo per rilassarsi, riflettere e condividere i momenti salienti della giornata. Questa tappa finale offre un finale comune all'esperienza.
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I viaggiatori devono avere una buona forma fisica
Recensioni(149)
Our tour guide, Knight, was amazing! He rendered us a wealth of knowledge of the Black cultural history in Paris! The walking tour gave us the opportunity to experience and taste our Black culture! He was very friendly, very outgoing, and very personable! We were able to see a side of Paris that we would’ve never known existed! From, Josephine Baker being a spy for the French to Dr. Martin Luther King visiting Paris, several times throughout his life! Thank you Knight for an unforgettable walking tour!
My tour was extraordinary! Thanks to a larger group cancelling, I ended up having an unexpected 1:1 tour with Knight, and all I can say is thank you! We started with warm whispers of the Parisian journeys of infamous African-American writers, before walking in the footsteps of figures like MLK and Marcus Garvey, with Knight bringing the Black experience of that era to life through stories and history along the way. After weaving through Paris on the Metro, we arrived at the Moulin Rouge, stopped by the former residence of the iconic Josephine Baker, and finally made our way into the hustle and bustle of the 18th/19th arrondissement. We finished with a delicious Malian meal and a complimentary hibiscus drink. Such a memorable, intimate and beautifully told journey through Black Paris. 🖤
Paris is very overrated but luckily we booked this tour which was the highlight of our entire trip. Knight was very engaging and welcoming. We met some other amazing people from the States and really understood the depth of black/African diaspora culture.
Knight delivered an unforgettable Black in Paris experience. He’s a gifted storyteller who brings Black history in Paris to life with clarity, passion, and incredible depth. Every stop felt meaningful, and his insights into figures like Baldwin and Josephine Baker were powerful and engaging. Knight’s warmth, humor, and knowledge made the tour one of the highlights of my trip. Absolutely recommend.
One of the highlights of my month long trip
Knight, the tours guide was amazing! A wealth of knowledge of Paris - not only just black Paris but French history as well that affected the diaspora. He provided a very thorough and comprehensive verbal and walking guide. I was extremely grateful for his steady walking pace. I’m not a fast walker and was preparing myself to struggle to keep up but he was completely self aware and managed his pace to suit all needs. I truly enjoyed my experience and would recommend it in a heartbeat for anyone interested in the African Diaspora X Paris. Also don’t worry about the 6 hour time, it flies by! Tell them Jonelle sent you!
I was not expecting as much on this tour, but got WAYY more than what I truly was expecting. Took the metro train, the tour guy paid for the metro ticket our breakfast and our snacks on tour. We went to some different food shops, shopping places, black bookstore., we were in a group about six of us, and we talked laugh and enjoyed our company of touring the neighborhoods and different culturals
If you have an interest in true black history of Paris this tour is a must. See a Paris that you may not have known existed. It will open your mind. Knight was the perfect guide for this tour. Weaving in the true facts and letting reality wash over you as you take it all in. What life was like for BLACK People both American and French. Thank you. We highly recommend this tour!
Excellent preview of black culture in Paris - food, shops, neighborhoods, etc. Well worth it and not to be missed!
This walking tour exploring Black Paris was absolutely excellent. I enjoyed it so much. The guide was very knowledgeable and took us to some great places. It was interesting to see pictures and places I had read about. To walk in a store knowing that historical figures had visited the same place was awesome. We ended the tour at a fabulous restaurant with great food and great conversation. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
