Discover WWII Paris: Walk through history with an expert guide, exploring daily life, resistance, and liberation in Saint Germain, Latin Quarter, and Marais.
Discover WWII Paris: Walk through history with an expert guide, exploring daily life, resistance, and liberation in Saint Germain, Latin Quarter, and Marais.
- Paris - The iconic City of Lights. The tour will explore the oldest areas of Paris.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - The renowned Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1363 and showcasing Gothic architecture, is a key stop on the tour. Visitors will not only admire the architectural highlights but also learn about religious control during…
- Paris - The iconic City of Lights. The tour will explore the oldest areas of Paris.
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris - The renowned Notre Dame Cathedral, completed in 1363 and showcasing Gothic architecture, is a key stop on the tour. Visitors will not only admire the architectural highlights but also learn about religious control during Paris’s occupation in World War II.
- Le Marais - As one of Paris’s oldest and most fascinating districts, ample time will be spent here. Originally a Jewish ghetto outside the city walls, during the occupation, thousands of Jewish families were arrested and deported. Discover the impact on the Marais community, both past and present.
- Latin Quarter - Known as one of Paris’s oldest districts, it is named for the University of Paris (La Sorbonne) founded here. The tour will cover how occupiers controlled higher education and explore the narrow streets that once thrived but became desolate during the occupation.
- Saint-Germain-des-Pres - This picturesque and historic neighborhood was looted, with hotels and mansions requisitioned by the Nazis in 1940. Many famous writers lived here, drawing inspiration from the area. Learn about the suppression of dissent and how the French Resistance used this district to fight back.
- Palais de Justice de Paris - For over a millennium, this building has been the hub of law and justice in Paris, regardless of the ruling power. Initially built by King Robert II as the Hall of the King, it has witnessed numerous regime changes. Discover why the Nazis chose it as a stronghold and how the Allies liberated it.
- Memorial De La Shoah - A poignant Holocaust memorial located in the Marais. While tours do not enter, the entrance will be shown for those wishing to visit after the tour.
- Expert English guided tour
- Expert English guided tour
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Join a small group of up to 6 travelers, the smallest in Paris, and journey back to June 1940, when Paris came under German occupation without a single shot fired. Delve into the history of this period by exploring three central districts of Paris: Saint Germain, the Latin Quarter, and the Marais. As your knowledgeable English-speaking guide leads you…
Join a small group of up to 6 travelers, the smallest in Paris, and journey back to June 1940, when Paris came under German occupation without a single shot fired. Delve into the history of this period by exploring three central districts of Paris: Saint Germain, the Latin Quarter, and the Marais. As your knowledgeable English-speaking guide leads you through the winding streets of Paris, you’ll discover topics such as daily life, food, education, entertainment, the resistance, deportations, and the liberation of Paris. Your guide will be delighted to answer any questions you may have.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
