Private tour in Paris Alain B

The Marais district, Paris Walking Tour

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Alain B.

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Hello ! I'm a French Official National Guide-Lecturer, I guide families, couples, relaxed and demanding tourists in Paris and around, including museums as the Louvre, d'Orsay, Picasso, Beaubourg, Marmottan, Orangerie, Malmaison, Vuitton Foundation, Rodin, Versailles, Fontainebleau, Vaux le Vicomte, Chantilly, Senlis, and many other sites. Walking tours of Montmartre, le Marais district, the Ile de la Cite and Latin district with Notre Dame, the Sainte Chapelle, Pantheon, Cluny etc. Architecture tours of Art Nouveau & Art Deco, Religious, Freemason tours. I Drive/Guide Paris' monuments sight-seeing tours, and can pick you up at airports and railway stations. I also Drive & Guide you to Champagne region for wine tastings, to Loire River Valley to see the French Kings' castles of the Renaissance, to Normandy to visit the WWII landing beaches, to Giverny to see Claude Monet's house and gardens, I can also drive & guide you to WWI battlefields, to Burgundy, Provence or Brittany, the South-West and Bordeaux region, and outside France in Belgium as Bruges, Gand and Brussels, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, pre and post-cruises journeys. I can offer you tours "a la carte" /on demand, adapted to your party profile, and specific requests. I studied and graduated, . . and love, history of arts, history and journalism ; I love to show you the backstage of France and Europe, the heritage that we share with the world, the gastronomy, the culture, the beaches and the farms, the mountains and the traditions of this two-millennium old country. I served in army in the "Rivers Engineers" in Germany. I'll do everything to make your day worth, with a good vibe and humor ! :) I'm a Licensed National Guide-Lecturer fully authorized to guide inside museums and historic sites. My degree covers History, Architectural Heritage, Arts and History of Arts. I also have the legal authorization and insurance to drive tourists.

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Overview of your Paris tour

A walk in an old district of Paris spared by the Haussmannian plan in the 1860's, built by abbeys and convents at the end of the 1st millennium, invested by the aristocracy at the end of the 14th century, then abandoned when the King leaves Paris for Versailles at the 17th century. It is rich of its history, its civil and religious heritage, its museums today such as Carnavalet, Cognacq Jay, Picasso, the MAHJ, the house of Victor Hugo, the National Archives etc. You can find authentic as well as modern cuisine, art galleries and small secret gardens. follow the guide ! :)

Your Paris tour itinerary

Start with the Hostel of the Archbishops of Sens one of the last middle-ages building of the city, the village Saint Paul and its small hidden courtyards and secret passages, the walls of Philippe Auguste of the 12th century, the church Saint Paul Saint Louis that you enter through a hidden sideway, the Hotel de Sully giving you access to the magnificent Louis XIII style Place des Vosges and its House of Victor Hugo, the rue des Francs Bourgeois and its authentic shopping experience. Continue to see the Jewish district of Paris, rue des Rosiers, the Carnavalet museum and the National Archives housing the Bill of Rights written during the French Revolution as well as the original Metric mesure. Finally the Beaubourg Museum of modern art.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking.

What's included
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Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Métro station: Pont Marie.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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Tour categories
City Highlights
Tour reference number
846678
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Minimal

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Who is this private tour in Paris best suited for?

This private walking tour in Paris is perfect for travellers who are interested in exploring the rich history and cultural heritage of the Marais district. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking through historic areas, visiting museums, and discovering both authentic and modern cuisine. With Alain B. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into this fascinating part of Paris.

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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