Medieval Paris Private Tour

Overview

Find out what was Paris was like 800 years ago on a private walking tour that takes you back to the early days of the city. See medieval monuments and learn about the history of the city during the Middle Ages at landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and La Sorbonne, one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities.

Itinerary

1. Musée De Cluny

   The medieval museum of Paris and a very interesting building. We shall provide comment on the building and how it reflects the medieval period in Paris, without visiting the museum inside, as that is an entire tour on its own.

   · 20 min

2. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris

   Since the cathedral suffered a fire and won't be accessible for a while, we will still provide comment on it from afar, without entering.

   · 20 min

3. La Sorbonne

   We shall address the importance of Sorbonne, and university as an institution, in the medieval period and Paris in particular.

   · 10 min

4. Tour Saint-Jacques Paris IV

   A very important site for pilgrims, astrologists and alchemists of Paris. Also a pinnacle of flamboyant Gothic style. A must see.

   · 15 min

5. Fontaine des Innocents

   The best place to understand how the life actually was in medieval Paris - both beautiful and (incredibly) cruel.

   · 20 min

6. Centre Georges Pompidou Paris IV

   The contemporary building that was made to be the image of modernity but is, in fact, heavily inspired and influenced by the medieval period. Take this tour and find out how and why.

   · 15 min

7. Hôtel de Ville

   The institution of the greatest importance in medieval Paris. Don't let the renaissance façade fool you - this site is 100% medieval.

   · 15 min

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• A maximum of 10 people per booking
• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking, unless you book less than 168 hours before departure: it will then arrive as soon as possible, subject to availability.

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 6 people).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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