Meet your guide in front of Bistrot Marguerite, 1 Pl. de l'Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris. Please do not enter the restaurant, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Your journey begins at the grand Courtyard of the Hôtel de Ville, where you’ll hear about the expulsions and eventual emancipation of Jews throughout French history, from the First Crusade to the French Revolution.

A short walk leads to Île de la Cité, where you will see the striking Deportation Martyrs Memorial near Notre Dame Cathedral, a solemn reminder of the French-Jewish community’s hardships during WWII. Your guide will share personal stories and historical context to help you understand how the community has rebuilt itself.

Continue through the bustling Marais district, where kosher bakeries, bookstores, and shops bring the area’s Jewish culture to life.

Admire the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue, a remarkable early 20th-century structure built by Orthodox Jewish immigrants from Poland and Russia.

Nearby, marvel at the elegant Synagogue des Tournelles, just steps away from the iconic Place des Vosges, Paris’s oldest planned square.

Enrich your experience with a visit to the Museum of the Art and History of Judaism. Skip-the-line tickets ensure quick access to this outstanding museum, where you’ll explore exhibits showcasing Jewish life in Europe and North Africa. Outside, you’ll see the statue of Alfred Dreyfus, symbolizing a pivotal moment in French-Jewish history. Inside, discover an impressive collection of religious artifacts, manuscripts, and artwork by notable Jewish artists such as Marc Chagall and Amedeo Modigliani. It’s a meaningful way to gain a fuller appreciation of Jewish culture, art, and perseverance.

Enjoy the convenience of pickup and drop-off directly from your Paris accommodation with a clean, air-conditioned vehicle and a courteous 5-Star Driver.