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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This is a unique opportunity to learn about one of most important, layered, historically diverse and, in the last couple of decades, chic areas of Paris. We go through different stages of development of Marais, not leaving anything behind. On this visit, you will learn about the Jewish community and the Knights Templar; about the time when Marais was a fashionable neighborhood for opulent, yet restrained and elegant aristocratic abodes; when it fell from grace and was a working class, often dangerous place to be; how it was embellished, gentrified and how ultimately rose back to prominence. Not to leave anything out, you will also learn why it is one of most popular parts of the city for the Parisians too, not just for the tourists.
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A live professional art historian guide
Snacks
Departure Point
14 R. de Turbigo, 75001 Paris, France
The guide will be waiting on the surface of the subway station, in front of Café Etienne.
Les Halles, Paris, France A description of the quarter formerly known as "the belly of Paris" 15 minutes
Fontaine des Innocents, Paris, France The oldest fountain in the city of Paris 10 minutes
Centre Pompidou, Paris, France The museum of contemporary art and a decisive addition that profoundly changed this part of the city.
This tour does not include a visit to the museum, as that is a separate visit altogether. We only discuss the museum from the outside. 15 minutes
Hotel de Ville, Paris, France The second most important institution and the second most important historic site of the city of Paris.
Note : like with the Pompidou center, we do not actually enter the City Hall, as this is only possible one day a year and would be a separate visit altogether. 10 minutes
La Rue des Rosiers, Paris, France The center of the Jewish community of Paris 10 minutes
24 Rue Pavée, 75004 Paris, France The oldest paved street in the city of Paris with a peek inside a uniquely beautiful 16th century aristocratic city villa. 10 minutes
Jardin de l'Hotel de Sully, Paris, France A visit to a beautiful 17th century aristocratic city villa and its garden 15 minutes
Place des Vosges, Paris, France According to the French, and many others, the most beautiful square in the world. 15 minutes
Place de la Bastille, Paris, France One of the most important historic sites in Paris, France and indeed the world. 10 minutes
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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
laurakI6819MK
20 Oct 2022
Beautiful Architecture. Favorite part was the church. The parts we saw were definitely more commercialized. I would tell guide exactly what you are interested in seeing. This tour company will always try to accommodate all requests. Highly recommend using Paris In Person for any tour.
laurakI6819MK
17 Oct 2022
We enjoyed the walking tour. We saw incredible church and beautiful architecture around the neighborhood. We would have liked to see more of the smaller quaint areas, but we didn't express that to the tour guide. That was my fault and we had gotten cold, wet and tired. Ours was a private tour and we could have given the tour company more direction. Don;t be afraid to ask for something specific, the Paris In Person company is extremely easy to work with and they will customize your tour to what you like. I highly recommend any tours of this company. I heard the Jewish neighborhood in Marais is very interesting to see, if you need a hint.
Tracie_Y
11 Sep 2021
Boris had fascinating insights to share that helped tie the past to present cultures. The Marais is a wonderful mix of architecture.
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