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Le Marais Walking Tour
Become one with the locals in this chic district of Paris
€36 per adult
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Highlights
- This trendy Parisian neighborhood is a great place to mingle with the locals.
- Find hidden treasures with a Parisian village feel and a rich history.
- Visit the Pompidou Center and marvel at its "inside-out" architecture.
- Take a stroll along the lovely Rue des Rosiers in the Jewish neighborhood.
- Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie is a great place to learn about Paris' vibrant LGBT culture.
- Walk around the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square formerly home to French poet Victor Hugo.
- Explore ancient sites such as a church, cloisters, garden, and private mansion.
- The cobblestone pathways of Village Saint-Paul are a treasure trove of antiques and art.
What you'll do
Want to experience life like a local? You must follow in their footsteps. Welcome to Le Marais.
This fashionable district is complete with trendy boutiques, medieval lanes, and other unusual attractions that many tourists overlook. The Parisians like to socialize here. Le Marais Walking Tour ...
Want to experience life like a local? You must follow in their footsteps. Welcome to Le Marais.
This fashionable district is complete with trendy boutiques, medieval lanes, and other unusual attractions that many tourists overlook. The Parisians like to socialize here. Le Marais Walking Tour will help you to understand why. In the end, you may even feel like a Parisian.
Touring the Marais’ rich history and contemporary appeal will be the focus of your local guide, who will show you the historic Jewish quarter and vibrant LGBT culture. Check out the “inside-out building,” the Pompidou Center, and understand why Parisians first resented and then loved it (not unlike the Eiffel Tower). Stravinsky Fountain, with its 16 moving and spraying water components, is a popular photographic location nearby.
Your guide will next lead you on tour into the heart of Le Marais. Check out the Place des Vosges. The place where Victor Hugo previously resided is now a popular picnic spot for French tourists. You’ll feel like you’ve fallen into a fairy tale as you stroll along the 12th-century Rue des Rosiers (“street of rosebushes”) in Paris. This is, however, the real Paris, which is both beautiful and ever-changing.
Village Saint-Paul, known for its cobblestone streets, art galleries, antiques, and more, is the last stop on our city tour. Now that you’ve settled down, it’s the ideal spot to relax, drink, dine, and shop. If you wish to remain longer, your guide may recommend places to visit. It’s hard to leave Le Marais once you’ve been there for a while.
Itinerary
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Stravinsky Fountain
With moving and spraying water sculptures that are abstract and outlandish
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Centre Pompidou
The famed “inside-out” style of a monument in the Beaubourg district of Paris
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Rue Sainte-Croix-de-la-Bretonnerie
The Parisian LGBTQ community has given a 13th-century street a fresh perspective of life
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Cloître des Billettes
One of the few remaining cloisters in downtown Paris that has been restored to its original grandeur
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Église des Blancs Manteaux
A beautiful church built in 1258 by Saint Louis
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Impasse des Arbalétrier
A medieval dead-end named for a crossbow shooting range
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Rue des Rosiers
It’s a photo-worthy street in the Jewish neighborhood of the Marais
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Bibliothèque de la Ville de Paris
The Hôtel de Lamoignon, one of the Marais’s oldest mansions, is home to a historic library
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Hôtel Carnavalet
Featuring the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum
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La Place des Vosges
One of Paris’s oldest squares, located near the former house of Victor Hugo
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Hôtel de Sully Garden
View from a private residence’s courtyard
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Le Village Saint-Paul
A treasure trove of antiques, art galleries, and artisan shops
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Accessibility
Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on this tour.
Tour Ending Point
Le Village Saint-Paul is our last stop.
Refund Policy
We offer a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
Meeting point
Meet at Stravinsky Fountain, located next to the Pompidou Center and in front of the large Dali mural. (The mural shows the face of a man holding his finger to his mouth).
FAQs
How much walking is there?
It’s around two miles walking at a leisurely pace. If mobility is an issue, you can also book a private tour.
What is the rescheduling policy?
We are aware that plans might change. You may easily change your tour up to 24 hours before departure. We provide a 100% refund up to 24 hours before the start of your tour. Within 24 hours of your tour, we would have incurred hard costs and therefore cannot allow rescheduling or cancellation without costs.
When should I get there?
Prepare to arrive 15 minutes early. The trip begins immediately, and if you come late, you may not be able to catch up.
What if it rains?
Our tours go on rain or shine, so please check the weather forecast before you go. If we have to cancel due to severe weather conditions, we will give you the option to reschedule or get a full refund.
Are gratuities included?
Tips are always appreciated but never expected. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.