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Full Day French Revolution Walking Tour in Paris

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Full Day French Revolution Walking Tour in Paris

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Paris

About

A tour including all the major sites related to the French Revolution in Paris (Bastille square, Marais district, Conciergerie, St Germain des pres, Louvre district and Concorde square).

You can ask your private guide everything you wanted to know about this fascinating period of history.

You will hear great stories about the Royalty (Louis 16th & Marie Antoinette) and the Revolution leaders (Robespierre, Danton, Marat...). You will see some of the greatest French cafés used as Revolution centers.

Highlights

7 hours

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

7 hours

Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

ticket to Conciergerie

guide service

Lunch

Meeting Points

Departure

Statue de Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Your guide will be waiting for you at the Beaumarchais statue, 8 rue Saint Antoine. There will be a sign with your name on it.

Return

Place de la Concorde

Itinerary

Place de la Bastille

A day to discover the essence of the French Revolution. You will start your visit with the Place de la Bastille. Its fortress was a true symbol of absolutism. Its attack on July 14 1789 marks a turning point in the history of France. Your guide will give you the details of the Storming of the Bastille. You will know more about the leaders of the Revolution: Danton, Marat and Robespierre…. You will also discover the sad fate of the royal family. You will visit the terrible Conciergerie prison where Marie Antoinette was imprisoned. You will discover where the terrible Guillotine was invented. The visit will end at Place de la Concorde. Today it is the largest square in France surrounded by magnificent buildings. During the Revolution it was the place of exe-cutions. The blood flowed there so much that the horses refused to cross during the Terror. A day full of emotions during which you will discover everything you wanted to know about the French Revo-lution.

30 minutes

Le Marais

Le marais district. You will see beautiful Hotel Particuliers (Mansions) where aristocrats & nobles were living in the 17th and 18th century. You will see also the remains of a terrible prison used during the Revolution.

1 hour

Conciergerie

conciergerie. Discover Marie Antoinette s celle.

2 hours

Left Bank (Rive Gauche)

left bank. Discover where the guillotine was invented.

2 hours

Louvre Museum

Louvre & Tuileries gardens. You will learn about the massacre of the Swiss guards.

1 hour

Place de la Concorde

Concorde square. It was the major execution square during thé révolution. Where king louis was beheaded.

30 minutes

Important Information

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.