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Overview

Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide. You'll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city's first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants. As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You'll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France's six national theaters and one of Paris's largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, "The Da Vinci Code."

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Église de Saint Germain des Prés at 3 Place Saint Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris. It’s just across the street from the Louis Vuitton store. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”

End Point

End point

This tour ends in front of Saint-Sulpice Church, where you can take a free self-guided visit.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Boulevard Saint-Germain
Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s
Duration: 10 mins
2. Rue Jacob
Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence
Duration: 10 mins
3. Saint-Germain-des-Pres
Paris’s oldest church, one of the few remains of Romanesque architecture in the city
Duration: 20 mins
4. Hotel La Louisiane au coeur de Saint-Germain des Prés
The hotel that once housed famous writers and jazz musicians
Duration: 10 mins
5. Rue de Buci
Among the oldest streets of Paris, dating back to the 12th century
Duration: 10 mins
6. Cour du Commerce Saint Andre
Narrow 18th-century cobblestone passageway, home to one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
Duration: 10 mins
7. Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe
A national theater inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette
Duration: 10 mins
8. Eglise Saint-Sulpice
One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da Vinci Code” movie
Duration: 10 mins
9. The Seine
Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
10. Eiffel Tower
Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
11. Petit Palais
Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
12. Musee d'Orsay
Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade
13. Notre Dame
Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

Inclusion

Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.

A tour to experience real Parisian life, and discover one of the trendiest areas of Paris

Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date

Chance to explore a neighborhood that reflects real Parisian life and French joie de vivre

Experienced local guide

Exclusion

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Transportation to/from meeting point

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.

Supplied by ExperienceFirst

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