Paris Occupied World War Two History Walking tour
Description
Paris, a city once consumed by Nazi occupation, forgotten wartime secrets linger, waiting to be uncovered. You’ll come to understand the haunting complexities of life beneath Nazi rule. As you wander through these storied lanes, you’ll feel the presence of those who lived and struggled here. Perhaps you’ll stumble upon a piece of your own family’s history, a history though distant, feels unnervingly close. From the personal stories that still echo in the walls, to the towering figures who shaped the city’s fate, you’ll gain an intimate understanding of what it truly meant to survive this dark chapter in time. Paris during World War II will come alive in front of your eyes, explore a once-hidden hotel that sheltered both Holocaust survivors and their Nazi captors, discover bullet-riddled buildings where those who served and protected faced unimaginable peril, and so much more.
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Itinerary
We will meet at this writers hub and learn about the post war writers in Paris
Discover the fascinating srory of the role this Hoetl Played during the war.
Hear about a french resistance uprising lead by women
Hear about the barricades during the insurrection by the residence during the final days of the war.
Pass by this legendary anglophone bookshop, another hub of post war writers
Hear about the role the gendarme play in the final days of the occupation, look out for bullet holes in the wall!
Notre dame ways also the site of an important celebration after the liberation.
Take in this solemn monument to victims of nazi rule in Paris.
Another solemn monument for the jewish victims of the nazi's.
A school in the jewish district where many Jewish children where deported, and some where saved.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The cafe is very easy to find, its on the Boulevard Saint Germain close the Saint Germain metro station
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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