Why choose this Paris tour ?
Saint Germain des Prés is responsible for the sophisticated image of Paris as a city of art, literature and culture. This charming neighborhood offers a glimpse into authentic Parisian life as you explore its popular attractions with a local guide.
You’ll visit iconic landmarks such as the oldest cafe in Paris, opened in 1672, as well as the oldest church. You will also discover some of the city’s first jazz clubs, chocolate shops, and restaurants.
As you walk down the chic Boulevard Saint Germain, you will see the place where medieval fairs and marketplaces were once organized. You’ll also discover how this neighborhood became a hub for artists and writers like Picasso and Hemingway and existentialists like Sartre and De Beauvoir.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to visit one of France’s six national theaters and one of Paris’s largest churches, which played a prominent role in the popular novel and film, “The Da Vinci Code.”
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What makes Paris Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Historic cafes where writers and artists gathered in the 1920s
Where the Treaty of Paris was signed declaring U.S. independence
Paris’s oldest church, one of the few remains of Romanesque architecture in the city
The hotel that once housed famous writers and jazz musicians
Among the oldest streets of Paris, dating back to the 12th century
Narrow 18th-century cobblestone passageway, home to one of the oldest restaurants in Paris
A national theater inaugurated by Marie-Antoinette
One of the biggest churches in Paris, famous for its starring role in “The Da Vinci Code” movie
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Add on a Seine river cruise. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Paris Saint Germain Des Pres Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Take our Paris shuttle for convenient transportation, included with your tour.
- A tour to experience real Parisian life, and discover one of the trendiest areas of Paris
- Optional upgrade for a narrated Seine river cruise, good for a year from the tour date
- Chance to explore a neighborhood that reflects real Parisian life and French joie de vivre
- Experienced local guide
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from meeting point
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by ExperienceFirst.
- 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 133 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Please meet your guide outside Église de Saint Germain des Prés at 3 Place Saint Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris. It’s just across the street from the Louis Vuitton store. Your guide will be holding an orange sign that says “ExperienceFirst.”
For easier navigation, you can paste Église de Saint Germain des Prés or “V83M+HP Paris, France” into Google Maps.
To get here, you can take metro line 4, 10 or bus number 95, 96, 87, or 39 to Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Paris shuttle for convenient transportation: https://www.exp1.com/paris-tours/paris-shuttle/
