• Parc Monceau - The tour will explore the park, showcasing an ancient colonnade, a bridge, a pyramid, and magnificent trees. The walk will continue around the park, passing by Hotel Menier, the Pagoda of Mr. Loo, and the Camondo mansion. The guide will provide insights about these landmarks.
• Statue d’Haussmann - The group will pause at the statue of Baron Haussmann, the visionary who transformed the landscape of Paris. The tour will traverse the core of Haussmannian Paris, featuring iconic apartment buildings and expansive boulevards.
• Saint-Augustin Church - Participants will enter the Saint-Augustin Church, constructed during the tour’s era (1860). Upon request, a detour can be made to visit the location where writer Marcel Proust lived and penned his masterpiece, “À la Recherche du Temps Perdu.”
• Gare St. Lazare - The tour will pass the rear of Gare Saint-Lazare, one of Paris’s main train stations. The railroad played a significant role in this area’s history, contributing to the wealth of many entrepreneurs who resided in this neighborhood. In front of the station, there is a notable building: Le Roi de la Bière, which includes a McDonald’s restaurant!
• Printemps - The tour concludes with a quintessential 19th-century phenomenon: les Grands Magasins (The Great Department Stores). The group will pass Printemps, and the guide will invite everyone to experience a splendid finale inside Galerie Lafayette!

• Visit to Galerie Lafayette during opening hours

• Tea and coffee
• Private transportation

Our guide is an expert in 19th-century Parisian history, with a particular fondness for the city’s stunning 8th district.

Join our seasoned guide as you step back in time to experience Paris as it once was. Immerse yourself in the opulent lifestyle of the bourgeoisie, steeped in the culture, architecture, and natural beauty of the 19th century.

The alluring glamour of the Belle Epoque, or ‘Beautiful era’, is revived through this tour. Be prepared to capture memorable moments in parts of Paris that remain undiscovered by many.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.