Items | How Paris Became Paris: Notre-Dame to the Louvre
How Paris Became Paris: Notre-Dame to the Louvre
(7) Reviews
Département de Paris
Important Information
•
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•
Service animals allowed
•
Public transportation options are available nearby
•
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•
The terrain of this tour is fairly flat, however we strongly advise comfortable shoes.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
•
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
•
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
•
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
•
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.
•
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Become our Lokal Curator
Are you ready to turn your hobbies into a business?
This isn't a checklist of monuments, it's the story of Paris itself.
As we journey from Notre Dame to the Louvre, you'll uncover how royal ambition, revolution, resilience, and reinvention transformed a small medieval city into the Paris that captivates millions today. Through vivid storytelling and carefully chosen stops, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the city and the stories hidden behind its most iconic landmarks.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local expert guide
Entry into Louvre Museum. We will not enter the museum on this tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Fontaine Saint-Michel
We will meet in the square in front of the fountain
Return
6 Av. du Général Lemonnier
We end the tour with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries garden
How Paris Became Paris: Notre-Dame to the Louvre
(7) Reviews
Département de Paris
About
This isn't a checklist of monuments, it's the story of Paris itself.
As we journey from Notre Dame to the Louvre, you'll uncover how royal ambition, revolution, resilience, and reinvention transformed a small medieval city into the Paris that captivates millions today. Through vivid storytelling and carefully chosen stops, you'll leave with a deeper connection to the city and the stories hidden behind its most iconic landmarks.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Local expert guide
Entry into Louvre Museum. We will not enter the museum on this tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Fontaine Saint-Michel
We will meet in the square in front of the fountain
Return
6 Av. du Général Lemonnier
We end the tour with a view of the Eiffel Tower and the Tuileries garden
Beneath the watchful gaze of Saint Michael, discover the moment Paris was reborn. From sweeping boulevards to hidden stories of power and ambition, this square reveals how Napoleon III transformed the city into the enchanting capital that captivates the world today.
10 minutes
2
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Rising above the Seine like a stone fairytale, Notre Dame has watched over Paris for centuries. Discover the legends, history, and remarkable resilience of the city's most beloved landmark as it enters a new chapter of its extraordinary story.
15 minutes
3
Sainte-Chapelle
Hidden behind palace walls stands one of Paris's most breathtaking secrets. As sunlight pours through thousands of stained-glass panels, you'll discover why medieval kings believed they had brought a piece of heaven to Earth.
10 minutes
4
Conciergerie
From royal splendor to revolutionary terror, few places capture the dramatic twists of Parisian history like La Conciergerie. Discover the prison that held Marie Antoinette before her final journey to the guillotine and the stories that echo through its medieval halls.
5 minutes
5
Place Dauphine
Tucked away behind the bustle of Paris, Place Dauphine feels like a hidden village frozen in time. Created by King Henri IV in the early 17th century, this charming square offers a glimpse into a quieter, more intimate side of the city.
10 minutes
6
Pont Neuf
Built to unite a growing city, Pont Neuf became the beating heart of Paris. Here, amid sweeping river views and centuries-old stonework, you'll discover tales of kings, merchants, performers, and the vibrant life that once flowed across its arches.
15 minutes
7
Pont des Arts
Paris's most romantic bridge. Stretching gracefully across the Seine, the Pont des Arts became famous for the love locks left by couples from around the world—a modern tradition inspired by the timeless magic of the City of Love.
10 minutes
8
Louvre Museum
As the glass pyramids rise before us, our story of Paris comes full circle. Through revolutions, occupations, and moments when its treasures seemed destined to disappear, the Louvre endured—emerging as a symbol of the resilience, artistry, and magic that define the French capital.
