About this experience
I will help you not only not to get lost in Paris and not to lose your enthusiasm, but also to get oriented in the city when you first meet it. During the tour, you will see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, the Opera, the Place de la Concorde, and other must-see places. You will drive along the embankments and the Champs-Elysées, stroll through the Luxembourg Garden, and try the legendary Bertillon ice cream. And you will simply fall in love with this magical city!
What to expect
See Paris's landmarks
You will drive through all the main districts of the historic city center enclosed in the ring of the Grand Boulevards. You will admire the 'lace of Paris', learn about the military organization of the city, drive along the Seine embankments, and, of course, discover its history and architecture. During the tour, you will see the following attractions:
- Grand Opera - you will learn why the luxurious Opera Garnier stands on a lake and contemplate its architectural style.
- The Louvre - I will reveal the secret of the glass pyramid to you and tell you the most interesting facts about the world's largest museum.
- Notre-Dame Cathedral - on the Île de la Cité, you will be captivated by the magnificent cathedral, and the history of these places will be revealed with stories of how Caesar saw them.
- The Conciergerie - its sharp spiers will tell you the story of the last days of Queen Marie Antoinette.
- The Sorbonne and the Pantheon - On the narrow streets of the Latin Quarter, I will tell you about the birth and foundations of European education. You will learn how to enroll in France's main university and see the Pantheon, where great French figures are buried.
- The Luxembourg Garden - we will definitely stop near the zero kilometer point, and if time permits, we will take a short walk in this beautiful park.
- Place des Vosges - in the heart of the Marais bohemian quarter and the surrounding streets, you will see what Paris looked like before the redevelopment in the 19th century.
- The Eiffel Tower - of course, you will see the main symbol of Paris and learn all the most interesting facts about it.
- Place de la Concorde - on one of the main squares, you will discover what is encrypted in the hieroglyphs of the Luxor Obelisk and admire the beautiful statues symbolizing French cities.
A few words about French cuisine
Throughout the journey, I will tell you about the gastronomic culture of France. You will find out where the president's baguettes are delivered from; where the best bouillabaisse is served, and where the perfect frog legs are served; in which cafe Napoleon left his hat; where and who first used a fork and why the length of a napkin is so important.
Paris stories
You will drive past the very house where the world's first film premiere took place, learn about the high-profile cases at the Palace of Justice, and understand why the oldest Parisian bridge is called 'New'. You will follow Lady Diana's route on that fateful night, learn how the stones of the Bastille were used, and how a famous sculpture insulted Marshal Foch. And of course, I will tell you about life in Paris, about outstanding Parisians, local traditions, and customs.
Organizational details
- The guide will pick you up from your hotel within the city limits of Paris and finish the tour at a convenient location for you
- For an additional fee, I can pick you up from the airport or in the suburbs. The cost is specified in the correspondence.
- The tour is conducted on a comfortable car with a panoramic roof Hyundai Santa Fe 2023 with 6 passenger seats
- During the tour, stops are planned for photos and short walks
- During the tour, we do not enter inside the buildings
- The only additional expenses are for ice cream