Private tour in Paris Ewan G

Paris Under Occupation : World War Two History tour

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Ewan G.

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I am a British artist and filmmaker based in Paris. For over six years, I have explored the city not just as a resident, but as a site of constant research. My background is in the academic and practical world of the arts; I hold a Master’s in the History and Philosophy of Art from the University of Kent and spent two years as a resident at Le Fresnoy - Studio national des arts contemporains. When I am not directing my own film projects or engaged in independent research, I am walking. For me, Paris is a living archive—a place where the history of the avant-garde and the images of the New Wave filmmakers still define the street corners. My goal as a guide is to help you see the city not just as a collection of monuments, but as a series of layers, textures, and stories. I offer a perspective that combines deep historical context with a filmmaker’s eye for detail.

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Overview of your Paris tour

Paris, a city once consumed by Nazi occupation, forgotten wartime secrets linger, waiting to be uncovered. You’ll come to understand the haunting complexities of life beneath Nazi rule. As you wander through these storied lanes, you’ll feel the presence of those who lived and struggled here. Perhaps you’ll stumble upon a piece of your own family’s history, a history though distant, feels unnervingly close. From the personal stories that still echo in the walls, to the towering figures who shaped the city’s fate, you’ll gain an intimate understanding of what it truly meant to survive this dark chapter in time. Paris during World War II will come alive in front of your eyes, explore a once-hidden hotel that sheltered both Holocaust survivors and their Nazi captors, discover bullet-riddled buildings where those who served and protected faced unimaginable peril, and so much more.

Your Paris tour itinerary

Meeting point at the Place Saint Sulpice in front of the Café de la Mairie Luxembourg Gardens Hotel Lutetia Head up to Café de Flore/Les Deux Magots the existentialism cafes, Walk down rue de Buci French communist resistance, Place Saint Michel Shakespeare and Company Memorial de la Shoa/Holocaust Ecole Hospitaliere Saint Gervais Memorial de la Deportation Prefecture de Police French Notre Dame

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We will be talking the tour on foot.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

8 Place Saint-Sulpice, Paris, Île-de-France, 75006, France

Meeting point at the Place Saint Sulpice in front of the Café de la Mairie

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1426098
Languages
French
English
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour in Paris is ideal for history enthusiasts, particularly those interested in World War II and the Nazi occupation of Paris. It's also perfect for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Ewan G. for deeper insights into the city's past. The tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the haunting complexities of life beneath Nazi rule and uncover forgotten wartime secrets.

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