Canal Saint Martin: Place for Local Parisians

2 hours Free cancellation

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About this activity

Our guide lives in this district. He knows the area around Canal Saint-Martin through his daily life. He goes shopping, walks the dog, has a drink after work. This is really his place. So he is personally interested in the background and history of this very charming part of Paris. He is in love with the atmosphere of the hidden gem in the city. So you will not only get to know the area, but you will also experience this part through the eyes of a local. That is what makes this tour different from others.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, French, Dutch
Operated by: Paris Promenade

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: practical information about Paris

Not included

Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Place De La Republique

15 min

We’re telling about the meaning of this square for the city of Paris and for the whole country. We’re telling about the statue of Marianne and her meaning for the French history. About the atmosphere on this square and the district where we are going to walk. It’s a more progressive part of Paris, which is typical for the atmosphere of our walk together.
Canal Saint-Martin

15 min

This Canal is on the other side of Paris, so definitely something different than the Seine river. The Canal has been dug by Napoleon, beginning of the 19th century for transport. These days it is one of the nicest and most popular spots of Paris for having a drink in the sunshine. Also by Parisians of this area and beyond.
Stop 3

Passing by

We will pass by the restaurant Le Petit Cambodge which was shot on Friday evening, November 13, 2015 during the Bataclan attack. We will see a memorial for the victims and tell our personal story.
Canal Saint-Martin

15 min

We return to the canal where we are going to see a very charming lock. From a iron bridge we have a good look on the space between the 2 gates. Sometimes (when we are lucky) a boat is passing and we’ll see the lock working and also the water level moving. But we CANNOT guarantee this will happen during our walk!
Le Marais

30 min

We continue along the canal back to Place de la Republique. If there is time left and our guests want it, we can continue to the popular Marais district. We can show Temple and/or Marché des Enfants Rouge (if it is open). We can leave our guests here for their further exploration of Paris.