Unique Tour of Literary Women in Parisian History with Tastings
Description
Follow in the footsteps of Simone de Beauvoir, Colette, and other influential female writers through the Left Bank. As you explore the historic streets of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés neighborhood, your guide will provide illuminating commentary on the writing legends and their lasting impact on the literary world, and the women’s liberation movement. Make two stops at local bakeries to sample traditional French sweets along the way! - Enjoy one of the most original walking tours of Paris - Further your understanding of female writers and the women’s liberation movement - Expand your knowledge of French pastries & sweets - Discover the enchanting Saint-Germain-de-Prés neighborhood 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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Walking around Saint Germain-des-Prés in the footsteps of the female writers who found inspiration in Paris—Colette, George Sand, and more. On this literary walk, we illuminate the lives and achievements of these women, showing you where they lived or worked and how they helped to advance the Women's Liberation movement in France. Our stops will also be punctuated with opportunities to taste some of the best French desserts in a neighbourhood known for its many confectionery shops.
Sample a heavenly salted butter caramel from the inventor himself!
Try a delicious "kouignette" from a renowned Parisian pastry shop
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(76)
Very knowledgable guide able to highlight key and interesting things and we learned a lot of new things. Walking distance was short but great atmosphere and we went back to follow the same route to just take in the atmosphere by ourselves and visit the shops.
Amazing. Highlight of my stay here in Paris. Pat was a fun guide!
It was interesting and good to learn about the women in Paris. And the sweets were very tasty too.
Pat was an excellent guide and a very personable and interesting person. We enjoyed all the stories about the literary women of France and could have listened to her forever. She is extremely knowledgeable and down to earth and we loved every minute of our time together.
Interesting and informative with lots of details that we’d never have known on our own. Small international group which is great for chatting with fellow travellers. Inside tips for making the most of one’s Paris visit a bonus! Recommended
It was a fun walk through the neighborhood with lots of stories about great women. Pat did a great job and was able to give great tips off the route. Thank you so much!
The lesser known stories of women with verry intersting lives. Recomend for people who are interested in litritire and social history or feminism. It was verry enganging and eye opening for younger generations.
great experience, very insightful and fun tour :) enjoyed listening to the guide and will come back for other tours in the future!
On a wet and cool morning our enthusiastic guide, Pat took us on a whirlwind behind- the-scenes tour of the haunts of some of Paris’ notable literary women. I especially was impressed with Pat’s knowledge and the way she presented these women as real-life heroes in a world that typically favored men. The facts and the stories were fascinating and always innovative. To see where Sylvia Beach finally published Ulysses was a total surprise, along with the discovery of some sweet treats their origins of which I would never have known about. Well-done, Pat.
Excellent walking tour featuring female literary giants in writing and publishing. I learned a lot. I also enjoyed the yummy nibbles at Maison du Roux and the Bréton bakery near Odeon. Our tour guide was great and she finished on time. Highly recommend!