The Medieval Heart of Paris - History Walk (Small Group Tour) | La Vacanza Travel

The Medieval Heart of Paris - History Walk (Small Group Tour)

Duration: 120 to 150 minutes
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 120 to 150 minutes
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

The two islands sitting in the center of Paris are amongst the best preserved areas of the city and represent its historic heart.  

Medieval palaces, Gothic cathedrals and of course Notre Dame, the city's oldest monument. 

Walk with me through the historic heart of the city & discover vestiges of Paris from the Middle Ages, the hidden treasures of these two beautiful neighbourhoods.  A trained historian, I provide commentary & explanations that will provide the historic & architectural context of the buildings we will visit.  More than a stroll through Paris, this is a lesson in the history of the city's foundation !

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Pont-Neuf, 75001 Paris France

Discover the city's oldest bridge & the 1st one to be built in stone

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Visit the nation's 1st royal palace, later transformed into a prison. See the cell where Marie Antoinette spent her final days before being sent to the guillotine.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Discover the most stunning chapel in France - built in 1248 in the Flamboyant Gothic style. Two thirds of the surface area of this church is composed of stained glass from the 13th Century.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France

Unfortunately we can no longer enter the cathedral but with the aid of photos & illustrations you can do a "virtual visit"

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ile Saint-Louis, Ile Saint-Louis, Paris, Ile-de-France

We will stroll through an area of Paris that has remained untouched since it was built in the 1600s - with its stately mansions, charming boutiques & lovely baroque church

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • A tablet is used by the guide to present photo & video documentation of the historical context
  • Entry/Admission - Pont-Neuf
  • Entry/Admission - Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Exclusions
  • Entrance fees (€17/adult)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions & the hotel not included
  • Please note that there is a minimum of 2 persons for this tour to operate

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • The walk lasts roughly 2 to 2.5 hours - but is not strenuous. Comfortable walking shoes, bottled water & an umbrella are recommended.
  • Stroller accessible
  • Entry costs to monuments not included
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Please note that I an entirely vaccinated
  • 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
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

15 Pl. du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris, France


Return Details

1 Rue Saint-Louis en l'Île, 75004 Paris, France

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

120 to 150 minutes

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

dylancV3791IQ

10 Mar, 2022

My virtual view on the tour was to my liking, you can now learn more about the history of the cathedral, such as what was built between 1163 and 1245 on the City island and as they call the cathedral, it is the heart of Paris, which is also I was able to get to know Paris and its history. On the tour I was also able to observe the beautiful architecture that the cathedral has and the beautiful works of art that are inside, it is totally made of pure art and I would certainly like to return again one day.

Allison I

28 Jul, 2019

My husband and I spent several days with Ellen on our recent trip to Paris. If you are looking to take a deep dive into the neighborhoods of Paris, Ellen is the guide for you! Ellen is excellent at tailoring a special tour just for you. She provides great context for everything she shows you, complete with photos and images that she brings along. Ellen walked with us through the Medieval Heart of Paris (Ile de la Cite and Ile St. Louis), the Palais Royal District, Montmartre (where the Impressionist Painters lived and worked), Marais and Montorgueil. For each segment of the tour, we learned about Paris’ early inhabitants, it’s architectural evolutions, and political revolutions. Ellen provided other wonderful services; such as: • Ellen took us to the Musee d’Orsay to see the works of the Impressionist artists we had just studied in the Montmartre district. • A special shopping tour in the Marais. • Ellen made restaurant recommendations and then secured our reservations. • Ellen helped to secure our tour of the Louvre. We have had several tour guides throughout our travels – Ellen will go above and beyond your expectations!

scp5421

17 Dec, 2018

I joined Ellen for the Medieval Paris tour and had a wonderful time. This is a great tour if you're short on time in Paris, or just want to learn more about medieval history. We visited Pont Neuf, Isle de la Cite, the Conciergerie, Saint Chapelle, Notre Dame, and Isle Saint Louis. Ellen really knows her history, and made seeing familiar places seem like the first time. She also introduced me to new places I'd never visited, and pointed out things I wouldn't have noticed on my own. I highly recommend booking a tour with Ellen while you're in Paris!

Maninder S

06 Sep, 2018

I visited Paris recently with family. I am pleased we chose to do Ellen's private guided tour. All of us enjoyed it a lot. Ellen didn't rushed the tour, she even did more time than she said on tour details. She made sure my son (8 years old) is also involved in the tour and kept interacting with him and asking him some interesting questions to keep his interest. We loved everywhere Ellen took us. With our limited knowledge about Christian history, she made sure to make things bit easy for us to understand. It was very informative trip for us. All of us loved it. It was the best thing we did in Paris and we will always remember Ellen for this memory. Plus you are here dealing with single person not a big tour company, so you will get very personal experience . I will highly recommend tours done by Ellen and may do another of her tour's when I am next in Paris.

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