- Jewish quarter - Begin at Metro Saint Paul, with a tour of Le Marais and the Jewish Quarter where you’ll learn about daily life under Nazi Occupation. See the moving Holocaust Memorial, the Museum of Jewish Art and History and walk down Rue des Rosiers as you hear about the persecution, chilling round-up, and deportation of the Jews to Auschwitz.
- Shakespeare and Company Bookstore - Stop off at the famous bookshop Shakespeare and Co, and hear how its founder Silvia Beech refused to sell her books to the Gestapo.
- Jardin des Tuileries - Take the metro to the Tuileries Gardens where you’ll hear all about the Monuments Men.
- Place Vendôme - .Visit two famous hotels nearby on Place Vendôme and Rue Rivoli: The Ritz and Le Meurice.
- Place de la Concorde - Enter Place de La Concord, where peace was declared, and walk part way up the Champs-Élysées, the famous road along which both the Nazis and the Allied Forces marched, ending your tour at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle, hero of France, next to Le Grand Palais and Le Petit Palais both of which were used as hospitals during the war, and with a grand view stretching all the way up towards the Arc de Triomphe.
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Cost of transportation on the day.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
Embark on a 3-hour walking journey through Paris to glimpse life under Nazi Occupation during World War II.
Your tour commences in Le Marais, the core of the Jewish district, where you will acquire knowledge about the horrendous fate of Holocaust victims, individuals who were deported and killed at Auschwitz, and stories of brave actions taken by the French Resistance.
You will be enlightened about understated demonstrations of rebellion, such as Silvia Beech’s resignation to selling books to the Gestapo, or Josephine Baker, the renowned performing artist who spied for the Allies. Stroll down Rue Rivoli and towards Place Vendome, where you’ll witness Le Meurice and the Ritz, two prominent hotels that hosted pivotal meetings and decisions.
Saunter into Place de la Concorde, journey along the Champs-Élysées, heading towards the statue of Charles de Gaulle. Here you can admire panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, le Grand Palais, and the Arc de Triomphe, while learning about the defeat of the Nazis and the declaration of peace in August 1944.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
