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The less-known Paris and its neighbourhood

Paris

Package - About 8h15 for the 5 visits - 25€ Classic

 

Our 5 audioguided visits will take you through some less-known districts and monuments in and around Paris.

- You will walk in the rue Mouffetard to discover a lively district and the fascinating stories of its streets and houses.

- St-Louis Island will reveal you its secrets and those of its most famous inhabitants.

- Thanks to the tour in St-Paul district, we will understand a part of the French history from the Middle-Ages with the ramparts of Philip-Augustus to the French Revolution with the real tennis court.

- The St-Ouen Flea market consists in 17 independent markets and is now internationally renowned.

- The basilica of St-Denis is famous because it is considered to be the first Gothic monument and is the place where many kings of France are buried.

 

Places and topics covered

- St-Paul district: church of Saint-Paul Saint-Louis, ramparts of Philip-Augustus, hotel de Sens, real tennis court, village St-Paul
- St-Louis Island: hotel Melliand, hotel de Lauzun, hotel Le Vau, hotel Chenizot, quai de Béthune
- The rue Mouffetard: church of St-Médard, passage des Patriarches, barracks of the Garde Républicaine, place de la Contrescarpe
- St-Ouen flea market: marché Vernaison, Biron market, le Passage, l'entrepôt
- Basilica of St-Denis: first major monument of Gothic art, royal tombs, stained-glass windows

 

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Informations: The hidden treasures of the Saint-Paul district

Author: Vincent Philippe
Departure point: Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church, at 99 rue Saint-Antoine
Arrival point: Rue Beautreillis
Access: The closest metro station is Saint Paul on line 1.
Times: This tour can be taken any day except Sunday morning.

Informations: The Saint Denis basilica

Author: Anne de Sarjas
Departure point: Saint Denis basilica
Access: The closest metro station is Basilique de Saint-Denis on line 13.
Times: The Basilica is open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6:15pm, and on Sunday from noon till 6:15pm. It may be closed without notice for exceptional religious services (most often a funeral mass). We recommend calling (01) 48 09 83 54 before setting out for your visit.

Informations: Discovering Montmartre

Author: Anne de Sarjas
Departure point: Place des Abbesses, next to the entrance to the metro
Arrival point: Moulin Rouge (Pigalle district), 82 bd de Clichy 75018 Paris.
Access: The closest metro station is the station Abbesses on line 12.

Informations: The charm of the Saint Louis Island

Author: Didier Bouchard
Departure point: Metro station "Pont Marie"
Arrival point: Metro station "Pont Marie"
Access: The closest metro station is Pont Marie on line 7.

Informations: The rue Mouffetard neighbourhood

Author: Anne de Sarjas
Departure point: Metro station "Censier Daubenton"
Arrival point: 14 rue Thouin
Access: The closest metro station is Censier Daubenton on line 7.
Times: This walk can be taken any day of the week, but not at noon, since the church of Saint-Medard is closed at that time. Its opening hours are 9am to 12:30pm, and 2:30 to 7pm on Monday to Saturdays, and from 4 to 7pm on Sundays.
Comments: If you plan to go into the tasting room of the Maison des 3 Thés, it is recommended that you do not wear perfume on that day.