Unique Guided Walking Tour of Great Women in Parisian History
Description
Learn about the lesser-known women who have shaped French history and explore Paris’ ever-charming Left Bank with a local guide on this walking tour. Make your way to a woman-owned cafe just outside the Luxembourg Gardens and begin exploring the hidden gems of this beautiful park. Between admiring sights like the Panthéon and Notre Dame, you’ll hear stories about the women who left their impact on the city. - Learn about the important women who shaped Paris’ history - Explore on foot to easily see and soak up the city’s ambiance - Pick between morning and afternoon start times to suit your schedule - Enjoy your guide’s storytelling that will bring the city’s history to life Women of Paris (WoP) is the first Paris walking tour company devoted to the education of women’s history and influence. WoP offers tours that challenge the status quo by placing women at the heart of the Paris story. Since launching in 2016, WoP has grown to be one of the most unique experiences in Paris!
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Wander through these stunning palace gardens, learning about the woman who commissioned them as well as the 20 French queens and illustrious women remembered here.
Often referred to as the "cradle of Paris", this neighbourhood is the city's historic core. We'll be learning about the early city during the tour and how a woman came to save the city from the threat of attack.
We will stroll past the Curie Institute, a centre of scientific study and research opened by Marie Curie back in 1920 and today also partly a museum devoted to the life and contribution of this incredible woman.
From the top of the so-called "Montagne de Sainte Geneviève", the hill of the Latin Quarter, we can look down on landmarks such a the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.
Gaze in wonder at this impressive Paris landmark and learn the story of the first woman to be buried inside.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes
- We reserve the right to cancel and refund if less than 3 guests book
Reviews(90)
We went on a tour with Pat on a sunny Tuesday of April for an English class we are taking in our school. She gave us a lot of delightful and interesting stories about female historian figures, and was very welcoming and cheerful ! We learned a lot about our own country and History, especially since she was able to answer every question we had. Lots of love from the IIM Digital School Students
This was a great tour with a knowledgeable and personable guide and an opportunity to hear how women have shaped Paris through the centuries. I recommend it!
My tout of Great Women in Parisian History was cancelled due to noone else signing up for it... No serious women tourists? C'mon women! I was offered the very fluffly alternative of a Women's Fashion Greats- Really?
Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry for the disappointment you experienced. The period in which you booked is one of the quietest times of the year, and we do advise during the booking process that tours may occasionally be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met. Unfortunately, this was the case for your “Great Women in Parisian History” tour, and we understand how frustrating that can be. Our intention in offering you our fashion tour was simply to provide an alternative experience rather than leave you without any option at all. In fact, our Women Who Made Haute Couture isn’t “fluffy” at all and perhaps you would have discovered this had you actually taken the tour. As a small, independent business, we put a great deal of care into creating meaningful and empowering experiences. Leaving a negative review only hurts our small business, especially when the circumstances were communicated in advance.
Our guide Pat was friendly and knowledgeable. She handled questions as they arose. I definitely learned quite a bit on the tour even though I read a fair amount of history. There were just 5 of us in the group so we could all hear and interact. Highly recommend.
This was my third or fourth time going on a Women of Paris tour while visiting. This time I had my 2 nieces with me and I wanted to share a little bit of history from a female perspective with them. Our guide, Pat, did not disappoint even in the rain!
Super amazing your with Emily! Truly another side of the history you'll hear elsewhere but about women you either don't know or have got mostly wrong. Super informative and made me want to learn so much more about these women. Highly recommend!
My recent tour with Women of Paris Tours was insightful, inspiring, and incredibly well put together. Our guide was knowledgeable, passionate, and brought the stories of remarkable women to life in a way that was both engaging and empowering. I left with a deeper appreciation for Paris and the women who helped shape its history. Highly recommended!
Thanks so much for sharing about your experience! We're very glad to hear you enjoyed the tour :)
Excellent! We took the tour “Liberté Égalité Marché” tour with lovely Pat. She gave us coffee and snacks so I love her! Fascinating and fun. It’s great to look at history from a feminist angle.
Very knowledgeable guide Pat, well versed in Montmartre which we were able to see from a feminist perspective.This made the walk a really interesting one, Also accommodated our slow walking pace.
This was absolutely incredible. I learned so much from Emily! I will definitely be taking more in the future. Such important history. Well done!