Le Marais in the French Revolution: Private Paris Walking tour
Your tour begins with an introduction to pre-revolution France and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. You will learn about the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, and hear about France's abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France's history so bloody.
On your way, you will discover one of Paris's most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious freedom granted by the Republican convention.
Helped by your professional guide, you will also hunt for hidden historical vestiges, such as a cannonball stuck in a building dating back to the Middle-Ages and remnants of Republican graffiti inside a church.
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Le Marais in the French Revolution: Private Paris Walking tour
What's included in Le Marais in the French Revolution: Private Paris Walking tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Le Marais
Enjoy an introduction to pre-revolution France in Le Marais, and visit the remains of the famous Bastille prison, along with other physical traces of the revolution in the area. Step into the largest church in Le Marais, which still has graffiti on its walls from the Commune of 1871, and also discover a section of a wall remaining from the prison de La Force.
Stroll down rue Saint-Antoine, where you will see and hear the history of the first exclusively female political club.
Place des Vosges
Take a pause inside beautiful Place des Vosges, where Victor Hugo lived - famous author of Les Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame.
Inclusions
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your group
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
- 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 meet you in front of the Banque de France located at 3 bis Pl. de la Bastille, 75183 Paris, France.
End Points
- Hôtel de Ville. The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and your guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
