Le Marais Walking Tour: Hidden Stories, History & Local Life
Description
Walk Marais and learn how tradition and the open LGBT community live in tandem. Wander the Jewish Quartier and historic landmarks, try a sweet treat from a local bakery and find hidden spots away from tourist areas.
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Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening Paris city tour. You’ll start your Paris tour in front of the Centre Pompidou, Europe's largest modern art museum, nestled in an impressive contemporary building.
Located in the heart of Paris and best-preserved medieval area in the Marais, le Marais is one of the most visited ones in Paris.
The Stravinsky Fountain is without any doubt the most one of the most photographed fountains. Do not miss to learn more about it and take some photos as well.
The townhall of Paris (Hôtel de Ville) is a quite remarkable building but also historically rich. This is on the esplanade in front of it that medieval executions were carried out and that the first beheading with the guillotine took place.
Pass by the Saint Gervais church just behind the square, getting a glimpse of the beautiful inside interiors. Then it’s time to fuel up with a sweet treat. You’ll be treated to something a little different – a delicious meringue known as a ‘merveilleux.’
Just a street away is Rue des Rosiers, the heart of the Jewish community. It’s a vibrant pedestrian street full of falafel stands and delicious Jewish-influenced delis.
From there we’ll move on to Paris’ oldest and certainly most beautiful square, la Place des Vosges, home of France’s national writer, Victor Hugo.
From there, it’s only a short walk to our final destination, La Place de la Bastille, the. This is former prison that was captured on July 14, 1789, triggering the French Revolution. The area nearby is full of bars and restaurants, leaving you with plenty of options for carrying on with your evening in the City of Lights!
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Is this tour suitable for children? Yes! This is a child‑friendly tour. Children under 6 years old can join free of charge.
- Can you accommodate dietary requirements? Yes. Vegetarian options are available — just let us know in advance.
- How much walking is involved? The tour covers around 2 km (1.2 miles) at a relaxed pace. Due to the route and venues visited, this tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Reviews(201)
Excellent guide. She was very accommodating to a booking error. We needed accesible and she made it work.
Very good tour and guide. The croissant was a delicious added bonus.
Max was absolutely wonderful he really brought the tour to life, we experienced rain and max worked around this with a coffee stop. It was also his birthday which he had given up for our tour.
Max was incredible, full of knowledge and answered all questions. Thank you and happy birthday max!
Max was an amazing tour guide and we saw the best of Paris with this tour.
Camilla was an incredible guide and was more of a friend guiding us through the neighborhood than a tour operator. We loved her passion for what we were experiencing and would highly recommend her for any experience. She made our visit to Montmarte memorable. Thanks again.
Le Marais was quite an interesting area and Cecelia did a great job explaining everything.
Silvana was excellent!!! Great tour guide, so lovely and knowledgeable
Silvania was out tour guide. Knowledgeable, very friendly Great experience
I took those tour with Cecilia the same day I landed from California and it was the absolute best decision. She showed me parts of Paris I definitely would have missed and was knowledgeable and funny! If you like history, architecture, and getting the lay of the land this tour is for you. I feel ready to explore for the rest of my trip.
