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Classic Citroën Night Tour: An Illuminated Excursion in Paris

Paris

Experience the magic of Paris at night on a classic Citroën 2CV tour. Admire the illuminated monuments, including the sparkling Eiffel Tower, and explore famous squares and streets. Customizable and unforgettable.

Duration: 1 hour

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann - Let’s pass in front of the largest store in Europe and second in the world, this Art Nouveau style building that is the Galleries Lafayette.
Palais Garnier - We will pass in front of this magnificent building from 1861 which is the Paris Opera, built by Charles Garnier in a Beaux-Arts Neo Baroque and Second Empire style. We will also see the Café de la Paix, this legendary café in the pure Napoleon III style, whose regulars were none other than Tchaikovsky, Massenet, Zola and even Maupassant.
Place-Vendome - We pass one of the 5 royal squares of Paris, a former convent converted under Louis XIV into a square filled with jewelry to attract wealth from all over Europe. Admire Napoleon’s column, made from the melted cannonballs of his enemies. We will see the Ritz, this famous hotel where Coco Chanel, Hemingway and Princess Diana stayed.
Jardin des Tuileries - This historic garden from 1564 built under Marie de Medici was designed by Le Nôtre, gardener of the Palace of Versailles, and housed the famous Palais des Tuileries, destroyed during the revolution.
Place de la Concorde - This famous square built under Louis XV is the largest in Paris. Extending 7.56 hectares, surrounded on either side of the Tuileries Gardens and the Champs Elysées, it was a major place during the French Revolution. The Obelisk of Luxor, this 222-ton monument enthroned in the center, is the oldest in Paris and was brought in a single piece from Egypt. We will see the magnificent Hôtel de la Marine, built under Louis XV, and the Crillon, where according to legend Marie-Antoinette took piano lessons…
7th Arr. - Palais-Bourbon - Let’s pass the Parliament, called the Palais Bourbon, which houses the National Assembly, where the deputies sit. Built under Louise-Françoise de Bourbon, it was finally recovered by the State and transformed into a hemicycle for the Chamber of Deputies.
Musee de l’Armee des Invalides - This masterpiece of classical French architecture, the construction of which was ordered by Louis XIV on February 24, 1670 in order to accommodate the disabled soldiers of his armies. It is now the Army Museum, the main element of which is Napoleon’s tomb. The Saint-Louis-des-Invalides Cathedral, with its magnificent golden dome, overlooks the museum.
Pont Alexandre III - This iconic bridge, built along the Invalides axis, was inaugurated for the Paris Universal Exhibition in 1900. It was intended to symbolize Franco-Russian friendship, established by Alexander III. This one was the father of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia who laid the first stone of this bridge and named it in homage to his father.
Avenue Montaigne - One of the Meccas of Parisian fashion. The establishment of Christian Dior after the Second World War led to the development of luxury retail on the avenue. Twinned with its counterpart Madison Avenue in New York, you can find the boutiques of major French and foreign luxury brands. It rivals rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré.
Eiffel Tower - This tower, nicknamed the “300m tower”, was erected in just two years by its architect Gustave Eiffel and his collaborators during the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889.
Having become the symbol of Paris throughout the world, the Eiffel Tower remained the highest monument in the world for forty years until the appearance of the Chrysler Building in New York.
Grand Palais - This Palace, built in 1897 for the Paris Universal Exhibition, was dedicated to the glory of French art. Its primary purpose is a museum, and it is a vestige of a time before the age of electricity. It bears witness to this moment of large transparent structures where the provision of natural light is still essential to any large human gathering. This same roof which was to remain temporary was ultimately kept thanks to its beauty. In winter, the largest ice rink in the world is located there.
Petit Palais - Opposite its big brother the Grand Palais, admire this museum built for the Universal Exhibition, which has become the Palace of Fine Arts of the City of Paris. The stone used for its construction has the property of self-cleaning with rain, just like the Alexandre III Bridge and the Sacré Coeur. It has a magnificent garden and a Golden Gate.
Champs-Elysees - We will go up the most beautiful avenue in the world, 2km long, historic axis of Western Paris, built under Louis XIV to transport his carriages from the Louvre to his royal domain in Saint-Germain-en-Laye and to Versailles then under construction .
Elysee Palace - This former private mansion from 1720, nicknamed “le Chateau” by the press, has the President of the Republic as its resident. It was first offered by Louis XV to his favorite, the Marquise de Pompadour, then inhabited by Napoleon III.
La Madeleine - This church with its singular appearance was first designed in 1806 by Napoleon I as a Greek temple dedicated to the glory of his Grande Armée. In 1837, it was almost transformed into a station, the first in Paris.
Arc de Triomphe - Built under Napoleon I in 1806 and completed in 1836 during the reign of Louis-Philippe, this 50m high building was intended to perpetuate the memory of the victories of the French armies. Initially thought to be erected near the Bastille, it is finally at the end of the Champs Elysées. The names of officers who served under Napoleon are engraved in the facade.
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - Begun in 1153 and built over two centuries, this marvel of Gothic architecture was the place where Napoleon I chose to be crowned Emperor.
Pont-Neuf - We will pass under the oldest bridge in Paris, scene of many films.
Quais de la Seine - We will travel along the banks of the Seine, like a cruise on wheels. We will pass under the Pont Neuf and the Pont des Arts.
Pont des Arts - We will pass under the Pont des Arts, also nicknamed Pont des Amoureux. Present in many films, it was formerly covered with padlocks to symbolize romantic union.

What's Included

Private transportation
1-hour Paris tour
Multilingual commentary (French, English, Spanish)

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Champagne

Additional Information

Hop into this charming Citroën 2CV and experience Paris by night. Whimsical and noticeable, this car gains admiration while offering a spectacular view of Paris, thanks to its convertible top.

When darkness falls, the architectural marvels light up and the city turns vivacious. The sight of the glittering Eiffel Tower is truly astounding.

Within an hour, we will cover significant landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Opéra Garnier, Grand and Petit Palais, Palais Bourbon, Élysée Palace, Pont Alexandre III, Madeleine Church, and Les Invalides. We will also drive past renowned squares like Place Vendôme and Place de la Concorde.

Our route includes a stop by Opera Garnier and a detour through Rue de la Paix, visiting the iconic Place Vendôme.

We will ascend the Champs-Élysées, traverse Avenue Montaigne, Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, and Avenue George V.

The journey includes a spin around the Arc de Triomphe and a photo stop at the Eiffel Tower.

The tour is customizable.