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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A private local guide for 2 hours
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Le Kiosque des noctambules
Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.
Return
Maison Souquet
Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.
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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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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
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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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.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A private local guide for 2 hours
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food & Drinks
Meeting Points
Departure
Le Kiosque des noctambules
Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.
Return
Maison Souquet
Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.
Itinerary
1
Jardin du Palais Royal
Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!
15 minutes
2
Galerie Vivienne
In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.
10 minutes
3
Passage des Panoramas
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
4
Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette
Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.
15 minutes
5
Fontaine de la Place Saint Georges
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
6
Pigalle
Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.
