Bourgeois Paris 19th Century Tour: Discover Architecture, Art, and Nature with Historian Guide
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Step back in time and explore the beautiful architecture, art, and nature of 19th century Paris on this guided tour with a passionate historian. Discover the hidden gems of the 8th district and capture unique photos of the Belle Epoque era.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Parc Monceau - We will walk through the park, see ancient colonnade, a bridge, a pyramid, amazing trees. And walk around the parc, passing Hotel Menier, Pagoda of Mr. Loo and hôtel particulier of Camondo. Guide will talk about it.
- Statue d’Haussmann - We will stand still at the statue of Baron Haussmann, the man who changed the view of Paris forever. Our tour will go through the heart of Haussmannian Paris. including the typical apartment blocks and wide boulevards.
- Saint-Augustin Church - We will enter the Saint-Augustin Church. A church that has been build in the era of the tour (1860). (By request we can make a detour to pass the location where writer Marcel Proust has lived and written his masterpiece A La Recherche de Temps Perdu.)
- Gare St. Lazare - We will pass the back side of Gare Saint-Lazare. This is one of the main train station of Paris. Railroad is an important story of this part and period of Paris. The industrialization made many entrepreneurs rich. Mostly they were living exactly in the neighborhood of this walking tour. In front of the station we see a remarkable house: of Le Roi de la Bière, including a restaurant of McDonald!
- Printemps - We end the tour with a typical phenomenon of the 19th century: les Grand Magasins (The Great Department Stores). We pass Printemps and the guide invite you to a marvellous climax inside Galerie Lafayette!
What's Included
- Visit to Galerie Lafayette during opening hours
What's Not Included
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
Additional Information
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.
Location
Monceau
We will meet at metro stop Monceau, line 2. This is next to the entrance of the Monceau park, in particular the low rotonde tower du Parc Monceau (a leftover from an 18th century city wall).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Resort55916154529
Jul 5, 2023
Well worth it: a charming & informative tour. - Excellent tour by an eloquent & charming local French history enthusiast, Francois. We covered he parc Monceau, the Mansion next door and then many other streets contains stunning architecture. Francois added interesting historical commentary and we had a great conversation together. Well worth it.
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Gmac53fl
Jun 23, 2023
Fabulous tour in the 8th - Our tour with Dominique was fantastic. We went to parts of Paris off the beaten path and mostly in the 8th arrondissement. We began at the Parc Monceau. We visited the Romantic Museum, Haussmann's statue, and the Augustin Church. Dominique joined us for lunch at our invitation. He is an interesting and knowledgeable guide. You will not be disappointed.
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Richard_r
May 4, 2023
Excellent tour with a great guide - Francois was very knowledgeable and friendly, and was very comfortable speaking in French as well as English. The tour was interesting and insightful, and his knowledge of French history and culture made it even more so. The walking pace was comfortable and we covered a lot of ground and saw quite a diverse set of sights and buildings. I would recommend this tour to anyone desiring to see a very charming part of Paris.
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