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Jazz, Art and History: A Black American Legacy Private Tour

New To The Site! Paris, France

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

This walking tour traces the footsteps of Black American artists, writers, and musicians in Paris, visiting cafés, jazz clubs, and landmarks where they created, resisted, and redefined culture.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Boulevard Saint-Germain
75006 Paris, France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Boulevard Edgar Quinet
75014 Paris, France

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What To Expect

Saint Germain des Pres Quarter

Begin your tour in this historic neighborhood, the center of Paris’s bohemian life and intellectual exchange, where many Black American artists found community.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Les Deux Magots

Visit the famous café central to the Negritude movement, where writers and thinkers like Richard Wright and James Baldwin met to discuss race, identity, and art.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Café de Flore

Explore the café where James Baldwin lived and wrote, influencing conversations on race and literature in both Europe and America.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

13 Rue Saint-Benoît

Discover the legendary jazz scene where Black American musicians such as Sidney Bechet and Josephine Baker performed and transformed Parisian nightlife.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

33 Rue de Seine

Stop by select galleries that highlight the influence of African art on French avant-garde movements and open dialogue about colonial history.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shakespeare and Company

Learn about the American literary hub that welcomed Black American writers, fostering creative exchange between Paris and Harlem Renaissance figures.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Sorbonne

Delve into the role of the Sorbonne as a key site of the Negritude and pan-African movements. Learn about the First Congress of Black Writers and Artists (1955) and how Paris both empowered and complicated Black identity for Africans and African Americans alike.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon De Paris

Reflect on the lives of Black figures honored in this national monument, including Josephine Baker, Félix Éboué, and Alexandre Dumas.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6th Arr. - Luxembourg

Pause in this historic haven for artists and writers. Visit the contemporary slavery memorial sculpture and hear about France’s complex relationship with its colonial past and the long struggle toward abolition and recognition.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Theatre Bobino

Conclude at the historic venue where Josephine Baker captivated audiences and performed her final show. Reflect on her enduring cultural influence and legacy as a symbol of resistance, glamour, and empowerment.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Jazz, Art and History: A Black American Legacy Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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