Paris Trip Overview
Once the place to live in for the French nobility, this area witnessed some of the key moments of the Revolutions that were going to turn upside down the history of France. Uncover this iconic period of history with an expert guide.
Your tour begins with an introduction of pre-revolution France, and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. Discover the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, learn about France’s abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France’s history so bloody.
On your way you will discover one of Paris most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious freedom granted by the Republican convention.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Paris, France
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Once the place to live in for the French nobility, this area witnessed some of the key moments of the Revolutions that were going to turn upside down the history of France. Uncover this iconic period of history with an expert guide.
Your tour begins with an introduction of pre-revolution France, and the economic and political landscape that led to a great class clash between the clergy, the nobility, and the bourgeoisie. Discover the fall of Louis XVI and the dismantling of the Ancien Régime, explore the remains from the storming of Bastille, learn about France’s abolition of feudalism, and the subsequent stream of power conflicts that made France’s history so bloody.
On your way you will discover one of Paris most charming squares, the Place des Vosges, a luxurious mansion transformed into a prison during the Terror, and the streets where the Jewish community settled in, favoured by the religious freedom granted by the Republican convention.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Place des Vosges 4th Arrondissement, 75004 Paris France
Take a break by the Place des Vosges, whose name has changed no less than four times, according to the winning side of history retold. The oldest planned square in Paris and one of the finest in the city. Located in the Marais district.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Place de la Bastille 75011, 75011 Paris France
Explore the traces of the place where the iconic Bastille Prison once stood, until it’s destruction during the French Revolution.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Place de l’Hotel de Ville Entrée au 5 rue Lobeau ou au 29 rue de Rivoli, 75004 Paris France
The Hôtel de Ville in Paris houses the city’s local administration.
Stop At: Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis, 99 Rue St. Antoine, 75004 Paris, France
This Church is a blend of varied architectural styles. The building and its impressive façade are a must-seen in Paris 4th arrondissement.
Duration: 15 minutes
