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Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais

4.9 (36 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Paris Medieval Heart: Walking Tour in Ancient Marais

About this activity

The Marais serves as a testament to the seamless fusion of ancient and contemporary elements. From former prisoners in the Bastille to aristocrats, orthodox Jews to eccentric artists and fashion designers, this district has been a melting pot of diverse narratives.

Embark on an enlightening journey through this district, which was originally a swamp drained by the Templar Knights in the 13th century. Follow the traces of Medieval architecture and uncover the hidden mansions that once provided residence to noble inhabitants.

You'll see Paris' oldest synagogue. The guide will show you Jewish shops and restaurants that offer delicious delicacies such as Falafel, Hamantaschen, and Hanukkah Jelly Donuts.

Discover the iconic Place des Vosges, and hidden mansions that once welcomed royal ministers, courtesans, and French aristocrats.

Discover innovative designer boutiques and unwind in trendy cafés, the vibrant heart of Parisian nightlife for the dynamic gay and lesbian community.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Russian, English
Operated by
My Super Tour

Ages: Children (0–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: An exoperienced local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    10 min

    Discover the oldest synagogue in Paris

  2. Place des Vosges

    10 min Admission not included

    The guide will introduce you to this oldest square in Paris and it's many stories and hidden gems.

  3. Maison de Victor Hugo

    15 min

    Visit the appartment of the iconic French writer Victor Hugo.

  4. Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully

    10 min

    The guide will introduce you to a real perle: the hidden garden of this magnificent mansion built by Sully, the finance minister of King Herny IV (1589-1610).

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    Discover this original church, the first one who broke away completely from the Gothic Style and use the new Baroque Style of the Jesuits.

  6. La Rue des Rosiers

    15 min

    Discover the gastronomical delicatessen in the heart of the ancient Jewish Quarter.

  7. Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret

    10 min

    Discover a hidden garden with traces of the Medieval defensive wall of Paris

  8. Halles des Blancs Manteaux

    10 min

    Get acquainted with the fortress used by the Templar Knights in the Middleages.

  9. Rue des Francs Bourgeois

    10 min

    The guide will show you a very interesting space you never would find on your own: the factory of ashes, a very unique institution that worked until the middle of 19th century.

  10. Musee Picasso-Paris

    10 min

    You will have a stop in front of this museum, dedicated to the wodlwide famous painter Panblo Picasso, inventor of the Cubism.

  11. Musee des Archives Nationales

    15 min

    Behind the frontside of the buildings discover the hidden gardens where noble people at the time of the kings had their luxury mansions.

  12. Stop 12

    10 min

    With your guide you will discover this area with many trendy fashion stores, food shops and cafés around the LGBT community.

  13. Centre Pompidou

    15 min

    Get acquainted with this impressive building created in the 1970ies as a postmodern museum for contemporary art, a library and a cinema.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • The guide will wait for you with a yellow sign with written My Super Tour.

End point

  • The tour ends on the square in front of the museum of contemporary art "Centre Pompidou".

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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