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Le Marais in the French Revolution: Private Paris Walking tour
(2) Reviews
Place de la Bastille
About
Your tour begins with an introduction to pre-revolution France and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. You will learn about the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, and hear about France's abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France's history so bloody.
On your way, you will discover one of Paris's most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious fre...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional tour guide for your group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink
Transportation
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Banque de France
Your guide will meet you in front of the Banque de France located at 3 bis Pl. de la Bastille, 75183 Paris, France.
Return
Paris
Hôtel de Ville. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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Enjoy an introduction to pre-revolution France in Le Marais, and visit the remains of the famous Bastille prison, along with other physical traces of the revolution in the area.
Step into the largest church in Le Marais, which still has graffiti on its walls from the Commune of 1871, and also discover a section of a wall remaining from the prison de La Force.
1 hour
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Rue Saint-Antoine
Stroll down rue Saint-Antoine, where you will see and hear the history of the first exclusively female political club.
30 minutes
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Place des Vosges
Take a pause inside beautiful Place des Vosges, where Victor Hugo lived - famous author of Les Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Le Marais in the French Revolution: Private Paris Walking tour
(2) Reviews
Place de la Bastille
About
Your tour begins with an introduction to pre-revolution France and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. You will learn about the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, and hear about France's abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France's history so bloody.
On your way, you will discover one of Paris's most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious fre...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional tour guide for your group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drink
Transportation
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Meeting Points
Departure
Banque de France
Your guide will meet you in front of the Banque de France located at 3 bis Pl. de la Bastille, 75183 Paris, France.
Return
Paris
Hôtel de Ville. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
