Meet your guide In front of the Britannique Hotel - Paris Centre, 20 Av. Victoria, 75001 Paris, France. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point

Your journey begins at Fontaine du Châtelet and Saint Jacques Tower, where you’ll hear how earlier conflicts like the Napoleonic Wars and the French Revolution set the stage for future events.

Strolling through the picturesque streets of the Old Town, you’ll see the historic Hôtel de Ville (City Hall) and cross into the Île de la Cité, a place where the echoes of the past resonate deeply. At the Deportation Martyrs Memorial, reflect on the 200,000 lives deported to Nazi concentration camps.

Your guide will also point out how the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, though partially damaged during the liberation in 1944, still stands as a symbol of endurance. Nearby, learn about the Conciergerie, once a royal palace and revolutionary prison, and the Sainte-Chapelle, where invaluable art and treasures were safely relocated during air raids. This thoughtfully crafted tour highlights how Paris, despite wartime chaos, safeguarded its cultural legacy.

Enrich your experience with a visit to Les Invalides, home to the Army Museum. With skip-the-line tickets and convenient public transport provided, you’ll dive deeper into France’s military history. Inside, explore extensive collections of weapons, military uniforms, and personal artifacts from war heroes. Stand before Napoleon Bonaparte’s tomb, famously visited by Adolf Hitler, and let your Expert Guide’s insights bring these powerful stories to life. Don’t miss this chance to connect with Paris’s wartime past in a personal and meaningful way.