Full Day French Revolution Walking Tour in Paris
A tour including all the major sites related to the French Revolution in Paris (Bastille square, Marais district, Conciergerie, St Germain des pres, Louvre district and Concorde square).
You can ask your private guide everything you wanted to know about this fascinating period of history.
You will hear great stories about the Royalty (Louis 16th & Marie Antoinette) and the Revolution leaders (Robespierre, Danton, Marat...). You will see some of the greatest French cafés used as Revolution centers.
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Full Day French Revolution Walking Tour in Paris
What's included in Full Day French Revolution Walking Tour in Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Place de la Bastille
A day to discover the essence of the French Revolution. You will start your visit with the Place de la Bastille. Its fortress was a true symbol of absolutism. Its attack on July 14 1789 marks a turning point in the history of France. Your guide will give you the details of the Storming of the Bastille. You will know more about the leaders of the Revolution: Danton, Marat and Robespierre…. You will also discover the sad fate of the royal family. You will visit the terrible Conciergerie prison where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned. You will discover where the terrible Guillotine was invented. The visit will end at Place de la Concorde. Today it is the largest square in France surrounded by magnificent buildings. During the Revolution it was the place of exe-cutions. The blood flowed there so much that the horses refused to cross during the Terror. A day full of emotions during which you will discover everything you wanted to know about the French Revo-lution.
Le Marais
Le marais district. You will see beautiful Hotel Particuliers (Mansions) where aristocrats & nobles were living in the 17th and 18th century. You will see also the remains of a terrible prison used during the Revolution.
Conciergerie
conciergerie. Discover Marie Antoinette s celle.
Inclusions
- ticket to Conciergerie
- guide service
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your guide will be waiting for you at the Beaumarchais statue, 8 rue Saint Antoine. There will be a sign with your name on it.
