- Place Pigalle - We start our tour at the point where a lot of Romantic painters gathered together in the first half of the 19th Century: around Place Pigalle. We pass the location of bar Nouvelles Athènes, Cité Malesherbes and we walk through the quartier Nouvelles Athènes (quartier Breda), 200 years ago a brand new neighbourhood. Build in the years 1820-1830 this quartier was a new center for artists like Fréderic Chopin, George Sand, Délacroix, Gustave Moreau…
- Musee de la Vie Romantique - We will enter this small museum - a hôtel particulier - to have a look inside. “The museum of the Romantic life” was the private mansion of the original Dutch painter Ary Scheffer. It’s now also dedicated to the life of writer Georges Sand. We spend some time in the house and the garden.
- Saint-Georges - We pass the small square of Saint-George. The guide will talk about what’s to be seen and about the cultural life of the Romantic period.
- Musee Gustave Moreau - We visit the museum of Gustave Moreau. Moreau was a representative of symbolic art, late 19th century. The guide will give a small introduction in front of the main door and leave the guests inside.
The guests can finish their tour here and explore the impressive atelier of Gustave Moreau in their own speed. Or they can also join the guide for some extra sightseeing afterwards.
- Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann - In the last part of the tour we will pass the Trinité church and we end inside Galerie Lafayette. Les Grands Magasins (big department stores) came up in the period of Gustave Moreau and left the more rural atmosphere of the Romantics definitely behind. It’s a clear sign that the modern city, as we know it now, has arrived.
- Explore Musée Gustave Moreau
- Discover Musée de la Vie Romantique
- Shop at Galeries Lafayette during opening hours
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
Our guide is a history enthusiast with a specialization in 19th century Parisian history. This particular spot in the 9th district has captivated his interest due to its subtle charm and concealed beauty.
Accompanied by this knowledgeable expert, you’ll journey through a different era in the Parisian timeline. Immerse yourself in the vibrant cultural life of artistic bohemians, abundant with architecture, art, and nature of the 19th Century. His narratives are further enhanced by illustrative aids for clarity.
Experience the epoch of 19th Century Romanticism and Belle Epoque truly come to life on this tour. The route is studded with ample photo spots for you to discover a Paris unseen.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
