The uniqueness of this tour is that you pass the places (houses) that are deeply linked with the persons and the songs that have touched your heart during your life. That makes this tour so special!
From his childhood the guide has been passionate about pop music, including the French music from the 20th century.
He knows the stories of Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg, Juliette Gréco, Aznavour and Piaf. And also other legends if there are requests to talk about.
The guide will play the songs he is talking about while he's walking with you through the street of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. That makes this tour even more lively.
Your personal guide will tell you his stories in English (and Dutc...
Highlights
2 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soundtrack of your life by playing the chanson songs.
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Equestrian Statue of Henri IV
in front of the horse statue of Henri IV
Return
Place de la Sorbonne
This is the square in front of the Ursula chapel, a part of the main Hall of the Paris Sorbonne University.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The uniqueness of this tour is that you pass the places (houses) that are deeply linked with the persons and the songs that have touched your heart during your life. That makes this tour so special!
From his childhood the guide has been passionate about pop music, including the French music from the 20th century.
He knows the stories of Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg, Juliette Gréco, Aznavour and Piaf. And also other legends if there are requests to talk about.
The guide will play the songs he is talking about while he's walking with you through the street of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. That makes this tour even more lively.
Your personal guide will tell you his stories in English (and Dutc...
Highlights
2 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Soundtrack of your life by playing the chanson songs.
Coffee and/or Tea
Meeting Points
Departure
Equestrian Statue of Henri IV
in front of the horse statue of Henri IV
Return
Place de la Sorbonne
This is the square in front of the Ursula chapel, a part of the main Hall of the Paris Sorbonne University.
Itinerary
1
Pont Neuf
Pont Neuf is the starting point. This bridge if the unofficial birth of the Chanson music. Also king Henry IV wrote poems and chansons. We cross the bridge to Place Dauphine where Yves Montand and Simone Signoret were living.
20 minutes
2
Rue de Verneuil
In this street Serge Gainsbourg has lived for 20 years. His house is still recognisable because of the street art on the front of the house. Guide will tell some stories.
15 minutes
3
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
We stop at Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, at square Juliette Gréco in particular. She was the muse of the philosophers and a legendary singer. We combine this with entering the Saint Germain church and visit Place Fürstenberg, a romantic spot in our tour.
20 minutes
4
Rue de l'Odéon
We stop at the head of Charles Aznavour and tell some stories about him.
10 minutes
5
Place de l'Odéon
At Place de l'Odéon Charles Dumont is living, the composer of the most famous chanson song Non, je ne regrette rien, sung by Edith Piaf. Guide will tell a story.
10 minutes
6
Rue Monsieur-le-Prince
We will stop at the house of birth of Charles Aznavour. Guide shares background information.
10 minutes
7
Saint Germain des Pres Quarter
Between the different stops we walk through the pretty neighbourhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
