This immersive walking tour begins at the heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité, in the shadow of Notre Dame, where we uncover the origins of Gothic architecture and how wine helped shape and restore the cathedral.
Winding through hidden side streets, the stories shared evoke a tangible spirit of place—connecting you to Paris as it once was. From the Roman Baths at the Hôtel de Cluny to medieval centres of learning like La Sorbonne and the Collège de France, each stop deepens that sense of continuity through time.
History unfolds at St-Étienne-du-Mont, the Panthéon, and remnants of the Philippe Auguste Wall. The rue Mouffetard, once a medieval market route, still pulses with life, echoing i...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A glass of sparkling wine, or juice for the abstemious or under age.
Participants must make their own way to the meeting point and for the return.
Meeting Points
Departure
Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
We meet by the statue of Charlemagne, which is on the Seine side of the square, to the right when facing Notre Dame. The closest metro is Cite, Cluny la Sorbonne, or RER Saint Michel.
Return
Arènes de Lutèce
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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.
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This immersive walking tour begins at the heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité, in the shadow of Notre Dame, where we uncover the origins of Gothic architecture and how wine helped shape and restore the cathedral.
Winding through hidden side streets, the stories shared evoke a tangible spirit of place—connecting you to Paris as it once was. From the Roman Baths at the Hôtel de Cluny to medieval centres of learning like La Sorbonne and the Collège de France, each stop deepens that sense of continuity through time.
History unfolds at St-Étienne-du-Mont, the Panthéon, and remnants of the Philippe Auguste Wall. The rue Mouffetard, once a medieval market route, still pulses with life, echoing i...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & French
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A glass of sparkling wine, or juice for the abstemious or under age.
Participants must make their own way to the meeting point and for the return.
Meeting Points
Departure
Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
We meet by the statue of Charlemagne, which is on the Seine side of the square, to the right when facing Notre Dame. The closest metro is Cite, Cluny la Sorbonne, or RER Saint Michel.
