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Scandalous Paris-Belle Epoque Brothels & Courtesans

4.9 (9 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Scandalous Paris-Belle Epoque Brothels & Courtesans

About this activity

Learn about Paris erotic 19th and 20th Centuries history. Hear original stories about star courtesans, renowned artists and celebrities. Understand why Paris became the capital of love and pleasure.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Guide
English, French
Operated by
Localers

What is included

Included

  • Included: A private local guide for 2 hours

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Food & Drinks

Itinerary

  1. Jardin du Palais Royal

    15 min

    Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!

  2. Galerie Vivienne

    10 min

    In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.

  3. Passage des Panoramas

    15 min

    As it is near the Grands Boulevards, many prostitutes hung out in the Passage des Panoramas. It is even featured in Emile Zola's Nana!

  4. Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette

    15 min

    Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.

  5. Fontaine de la Place Saint Georges

    15 min

    Several popular prostitutes lived in private mansions near Place Saint-Georges, la Païva being one them. Your guide will tell you about the social status of the most popular prostitutes in the 19th century.

  6. Pigalle

    Passing by

    Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.

End point

  • Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.

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%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller

Options

  • 5 to 8 participants

    5 to 8 participants

  • 9 to 12 participants

    9 to 12 participants

  • 1 to 4 participants

Traveller ratings

4.9 out of 5 · 9 reviews
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