Discover the best of the City of Light in a day starting in Montmartre, the most bohemian district, a haven of peace, known as the countryside of Paris. Home of artists as famous as Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Modigliani, etc who created masterpieces despite the miserable conditions. We will admire moulin rouge, van Gogh and Picasso's house, today's painters in la place du tertre, the last vineyard in town ending the visit with an amazing view of Paris and the basilica of Sacre Coeur. Marvel yourself seeing the Louvre's masterpieces including the Mona Lisa. Your guide will take you into a chronological trip to the evolution of the notion of beauty. Take a metro with your guide to reach the Cathedral of Notre Dame, skip the line access to La Saint Chapel, one of the most outstanding gothic architectural jewel, take a walk around ile de la cité, the main historical area in the city and end the tour at the 'Eiffel Tower". These are the five must-sees in Paris you can't miss.
You will feel you are not walking through the streets of Paris anymore. This is a special artistic village that saw the birth of 19th century movements such as impressionism, post-impressionism and of course cubism thanks to Picasso and George Braque. Cabarets and guinguettes were the entertainments of the time while living conditions where pretty much harsh.
The visit concentrates on the topic "the notion of beauty" You will discover the masterpieces in a chronological way from antiquity to the XIX century including Venus of Milo, Mona Lisa, Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte and many more. After visiting the louvre, there is a quick lunch break in a french bakery or cafeteria
Ile de la cité is the heart and main historical area of Paris where the first inhabitants once settled back in the 3rd century BC. The spiritual and temporary power also put down roots in this island. We will admire thus the cathedral of Notre Dame, the oldest symbol of the city which became famous due to the story of Quasimodo and Esmeralda.and learn about its gothic architectural style as well as some important historical facts. We will explore the island in order to discover the first royal palace, la Sainte chapelle, la place dauphine and the oldest bridge. This walk lasts around 1h30.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
The meeting point is either at Notre Dame or La Sainte Chapelle. We will send you a confirmation after booking tickets for La Sainte Chapelle. Arrive to the meeting point 15 minutes before and look for the tour guide holding a YELLOW FABRIC BAG and the official tour guide white card • Keep in mind the heavy traffic • Concerning Notre Dame, until 25th March 2025, tour guides can't talk inside. She/He will give you information outside. This is due to the recent opening of the cathedral and many people visiting it lately. • We will give you all the information to buy tickets in advance for the louvre, la sainte chapelle and eiffel tower as soon as we get the booking.