About this experience
This leisurely overview walk is the perfect scenario for a first date with Paris. You will get to know the most romantic city in the world, understand the customs of Parisians, hear legends of Notre-Dame Cathedral, admire grand mansions and tiny alleys. Get ready to meet the main symbols of the capital, uncover the secrets of Cardinal Richelieu and the French monarchs, and most importantly - feel the elusive charm of Paris.
What to expect
From Notre-Dame to the Louvre: a walk through the ages
In two hours, you will travel from today's France to the 12th century and back, and along the way, you will get a comprehensive view of Paris and meet its main attractions. Get ready to uncover the city's secrets: I will tell you how the main events in French history are connected to the Notre-Dame Cathedral, why the New Bridge is considered the oldest in Paris, and how the Conciergerie, the ancient royal palace, is linked to the Templars. You will visit the place where Paris was born, see the brilliant Opera Garnier, the abode of the gray Cardinal Richelieu, the oldest city theater Comedie-Francaise. And, of course, we will not overlook the historical axis of Paris, which is popularly known as the 'Great Perspective'.
Paris and Parisians - yesterday and today
As you stroll along the embankment, you will look at Paris through the eyes of a local resident: thanks to my stories and advice, the city and its residents will no longer be strangers to you. I will tell you how Parisian life was arranged in the Middle Ages and what it is like now, share interesting facts about local cuisine and infrastructure, and gladly answer all your questions about the French capital and life in it. I will also help you notice the subtle features that make Parisians Parisians.
Who is this walk for
For those who are in Paris for the first time and want to get acquainted with the city, its history, and everyday life, without unnecessary dry facts and dates.
