Why choose this Paris tour ?
Explore daily life in Paris under Nazi Occupation during the Second World War on this 3-hour walking tour.
Begin in Le Marais, the heart of the Jewish quarter, where you will learn about the lives of those who suffered the horrors of the Holocaust, were deported and murdered at Auschwitz, as well as tales of heroic opposition by the French Resistance.
Hear about quiet acts of resistance, like Silvia Beech refusing to sell books to the Gestapo, or Josephine Baker, the famous dancer spying for the Allied Forces. Walk along Rue Rivoli and to Place Vendome to see Le Meurice and the Ritz, two iconic hotels where decisive decisions and meetings took place.
Walk into Place de la Concord, and along the Champs-Élysées, to the statue of Charles de Gaulle with grand views towards the Eiffel Tower, le Grand Palais and the Arc de Triomphe to hear how the Nazis were finally conquered and peace was declared in August 1944.
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What makes Paris in the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Begin at Metro Saint Paul, with a tour of Le Marais and the Jewish Quarter where you’ll learn about daily life under Nazi Occupation. See the moving Holocaust Memorial, the Museum of Jewish Art and History and walk down Rue des Rosiers as you hear about the persecution, chilling round-up, and deportation of the Jews to Auschwitz.
Stop off at the famous bookshop Shakespeare and Co, and hear how its founder Silvia Beech refused to sell her books to the Gestapo.
Take the metro to the Tuileries Gardens where you’ll hear all about the Monuments Men.
.Visit two famous hotels nearby on Place Vendôme and Rue Rivoli: The Ritz and Le Meurice.
Enter Place de La Concord, where peace was declared, and walk part way up the Champs-Élysées, the famous road along which both the Nazis and the Allied Forces marched, ending your tour at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle, hero of France, next to Le Grand Palais and Le Petit Palais both of which were used as hospitals during the war, and with a grand view stretching all the way up towards the Arc de Triomphe.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Paris in the Second World War: Private Half-Day Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 1 Paris metro ticket
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Not Included
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
- Cost of additional transportation on the day.
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup/drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Travel Curious.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 3 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
