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Scandalous Paris-Belle Epoque Brothels & Courtesans

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Learn about Paris erotic 19th and 20th Centuries history. Hear original stories about star courtesans, renowned artists and celebrities. Understand why Paris became the capital of love and pleasure.
  • A private local guide for 2 hours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks
Departure Point

12 Pl. Colette, 75001 Paris, France Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.

Return Details

10 Rue de Bruxelles, 75009 Paris, France Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.

  • Jardin du Palais Royal, Paris, France
    Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!
    15 minutes
  • Galerie Vivienne, Paris, France
    In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.
    10 minutes
  • Passage des Panoramas, Paris, France
    As it is near the Grands Boulevards, many prostitutes hung out in the Passage des Panoramas. It is even featured in Emile Zola's Nana!
    15 minutes
  • Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette, Paris, France
    Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.
    15 minutes
  • Fontaine de la Place Saint Georges, Paris, France
    Several popular prostitutes lived in private mansions near Place Saint-Georges, la Païva being one them. Your guide will tell you about the social status of the most popular prostitutes in the 19th century.
    15 minutes
  • Pigalle, Paris, France
    Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller
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.
LightPacker823417
14 Dec 2018
Our guide, Christina M was friendly and knowledgeable, providing us fascinating and juicy tidbits about the world of prostitutes & courtesans. We saw several buildings which used to be brothels in earlier times. Pictures of the original place and various key personnages helped us imagine what it used to be like. We were shown the range of brothels from exclusive to cheap. Christina fleshed out certain notable courtesans bringing out the more personal aspects of this life. Highly recommended. Put on good walking shoes.
Angela S
12 Aug 2018
I can't say enough good things about this tour and Ana--she knows so much and her enthusiasm for the subject was infectious! I did a solo tour and it felt like walking around the city with a friend--she answered all of my questions, made suggestions for future visits, and was all around one of the best tour guides I've ever had. The tour itself (which she developed) was amazing--such a great way to learn about famous women of Paris who get short shrift on many other tours. Again: this tour was really the highlight of my trip!
Guillaume L
10 May 2018
Both fun and historically accurate, a lot of walk but the great cocktail at the end is then well deserved.
This tour in Paris is organized by Travel Like a Local

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