Fondée au XIIIe siècle, cette magnifique cathédrale est la plus grande d'Irlande et témoigne du passé médiéval du pays et de son riche patrimoine religieux. En vous approchant de la cathédrale, vous serez frappé par son impressionnant style gothique, avec ses flèches imposantes et ses maçonneries complexes, qui ont survécu pendant des siècles. Nous vous raconterons ici l'histoire de saint Patrick, le saint patron de l'Irlande, et nous parlerons de la personnalité la plus célèbre associée à la cathédrale, le doyen Jonathan Swift, auteur des Voyages de Gulliver.

Promenez-vous sur Merrion Square, l'une des plus élégantes places géorgiennes de Dublin, chargée d'histoire et dotée d'une architecture géorgienne époustouflante. Visitez le remarquable mémorial Oscar Wilde, dédié au célèbre écrivain qui vécut autrefois sur Merrion Square. Découvrez son génie littéraire et son influence durable sur la littérature irlandaise et internationale.

Explore St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin’s most famous public park, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical significance. The park contains a memorial garden to Nobel Prize winner William Butler Yeats.

Discover the story of Dublin’s beloved "Molly Malone" as you visit the famous statue located in the heart of the city. This iconic bronze statue commemorates the legendary figure from the famous Irish song, "Molly Malone," who is said to have sold shellfish on the streets of Dublin in the 17th century.

Explore Dublin’s iconic Grafton Street, the city’s premier shopping destination, known for its lively atmosphere, historic charm, and vibrant street performances. Many of the bars in the area have strong literary connections while the street features in Raglan Road, a poem by Patrick Kavanagh but made famous in song by Luke Kelly.

Datant du XIIIe siècle, le château a joué un rôle essentiel dans l'histoire de l'Irlande, du Moyen Âge à nos jours. En explorant son parc majestueux et ses bâtiments historiques, vous découvrirez ses multiples rôles, du siège du pouvoir britannique au lieu d'investiture présidentielle irlandaise. Visitez les jardins du château, qui ont donné son nom à la ville. Aujourd'hui, ces jardins sont un espace paysager soigné, véritable havre de paix au cœur de Dublin, mêlant nature et histoire dans un cadre exceptionnel.

Explore the historic campus of Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1592. As the home of Ireland’s most prestigious university, Trinity College offers a blend of architectural beauty and academic heritage, alumni include Nobel prize winners Sameul Beckett, George Bernard Shaw and Ernest Walton. Note: The tour does not include the library/Book of Kells itself as Trinity prohibits guiding in the exhibition.

Visit the General Post Office (GPO), one of Dublin’s most historic landmarks and a symbol of Ireland’s independence. Located on O'Connell Street, the GPO played a pivotal role in the 1916 Easter Rising as headquarters of the Irish Republic. The event is often known as 'the poet's rebellion', the leadership being almost all writers. The building still bears the bulletmarks from Easter week and stands as a symbol of Ireland's struggle for independence. Find out how literature and Irish republican intersect.

The Abbey Theatre, founded in 1904, is one of Dublin’s most iconic cultural landmarks and a cornerstone of Irish literature. Known as the “National Theatre of Ireland,” it has been the birthplace of many of Ireland’s greatest literary works, with playwrights like W.B. Yeats, Lady Gregory, and Sean O'Casey shaping the Irish theatrical landscape. The theatre continues to celebrate the rich literary traditions of Ireland through world-class performances.