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Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais

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Paris, France

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Overview

The Marais serves as a testament to the seamless fusion of ancient and contemporary elements. From former prisoners in the Bastille to aristocrats, orthodox Jews to eccentric artists and fashion designers, this district has been a melting pot of diverse narratives.

Embark on an enlightening journey through this district, which was originally a swamp drained by the Templar Knights in the 13th century. Follow the traces of Medieval architecture and uncover the hidden mansions that once provided residence to noble inhabitants.

You'll see Paris' oldest synagogue. The guide will show you Jewish shops and restaurants that offer delicious delicacies such as Falafel, Hamantaschen, and Hanukkah Jelly Donuts.

Discover the iconic Place des Vosges, and hidden mansions that once welcomed royal ministers, courtesans, and French aristocrats.

Discover innovative designer boutiques and unwind in trendy cafés, the vibrant heart of Parisian nightlife for the dynamic gay and lesbian community.

What's Included

  • An exoperienced local guide
  • Bottled water
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Place de la Bastille
75004 Paris, France

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End point

Place Georges-Pompidou
75004 Paris, France

The tour ends on the square in front of the museum of contemporary art "Centre Pompidou".

What To Expect

21bis Rue des Tournelles

Discover the oldest synagogue in Paris
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place des Vosges

The guide will introduce you to this oldest square in Paris and it's many stories and hidden gems.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Maison de Victor Hugo

Visit the appartment of the iconic French writer Victor Hugo.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully

The guide will introduce you to a real perle: the hidden garden of this magnificent mansion built by Sully, the finance minister of King Herny IV (1589-1610).
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parish Church of Saint-Paul of Saint-Louis

Discover this original church, the first one who broke away completely from the Gothic Style and use the new Baroque Style of the Jesuits.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

La Rue des Rosiers

Discover the gastronomical delicatessen in the heart of the ancient Jewish Quarter.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret

Discover a hidden garden with traces of the Medieval defensive wall of Paris
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Halles des Blancs Manteaux

Get acquainted with the fortress used by the Templar Knights in the Middleages.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rue des Francs Bourgeois

The guide will show you a very interesting space you never would find on your own: the factory of ashes, a very unique institution that worked until the middle of 19th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee Picasso-Paris

You will have a stop in front of this museum, dedicated to the wodlwide famous painter Panblo Picasso, inventor of the Cubism.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Musee des Archives Nationales

Behind the frontside of the buildings discover the hidden gardens where noble people at the time of the kings had their luxury mansions.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel de la Bretonnerie

With your guide you will discover this area with many trendy fashion stores, food shops and cafés around the LGBT community.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Centre Pompidou

Get acquainted with this impressive building created in the 1970ies as a postmodern museum for contemporary art, a library and a cinema.
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15 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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  • An exoperienced local guide
  • Bottled water

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  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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