Step back in time and explore the beautiful architecture, art, and nature of 19th century Paris on this guided tour with a passionate historian. Discover the hidden gems of the 8th district and capture unique photos of the Belle Epoque era.
Step back in time and explore the beautiful architecture, art, and nature of 19th century Paris on this guided tour with a passionate historian. Discover the hidden gems of the 8th district and capture unique photos of the Belle Epoque era.
- Parc Monceau - We will walk through the park, see ancient colonnade, a bridge, a pyramid, amazing trees. And walk around the parc, passing Hotel Menier, Pagoda of Mr. Loo and hôtel particulier of Camondo. Guide will talk about it.
- Statue d’Haussmann - We will stand still at the statue of Baron Haussmann, the man who changed the view of Paris…
- Parc Monceau - We will walk through the park, see ancient colonnade, a bridge, a pyramid, amazing trees. And walk around the parc, passing Hotel Menier, Pagoda of Mr. Loo and hôtel particulier of Camondo. Guide will talk about it.
- Statue d’Haussmann - We will stand still at the statue of Baron Haussmann, the man who changed the view of Paris forever. Our tour will go through the heart of Haussmannian Paris. including the typical apartment blocks and wide boulevards.
- Saint-Augustin Church - We will enter the Saint-Augustin Church. A church that has been build in the era of the tour (1860). (By request we can make a detour to pass the location where writer Marcel Proust has lived and written his masterpiece A La Recherche de Temps Perdu.)
- Gare St. Lazare - We will pass the back side of Gare Saint-Lazare. This is one of the main train station of Paris. Railroad is an important story of this part and period of Paris. The industrialization made many entrepreneurs rich. Mostly they were living exactly in the neighborhood of this walking tour. In front of the station we see a remarkable house: of Le Roi de la Bière, including a restaurant of McDonald!
- Printemps - We end the tour with a typical phenomenon of the 19th century: les Grand Magasins (The Great Department Stores). We pass Printemps and the guide invite you to a marvellous climax inside Galerie Lafayette!
- Visit to Galerie Lafayette during opening hours
- Visit to Galerie Lafayette during opening hours
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
Our guide is an expert in 19th-century Parisian history, with a particular fondness for the city’s stunning 8th district.
Join our seasoned guide as you step back in time to experience Paris as it once was. Immerse yourself in the opulent lifestyle of the bourgeoisie, steeped in the culture, architecture, and natural beauty of the 19th century.
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Our guide is an expert in 19th-century Parisian history, with a particular fondness for the city’s stunning 8th district.
Join our seasoned guide as you step back in time to experience Paris as it once was. Immerse yourself in the opulent lifestyle of the bourgeoisie, steeped in the culture, architecture, and natural beauty of the 19th century.
The alluring glamour of the Belle Epoque, or ‘Beautiful era’, is revived through this tour. Be prepared to capture memorable moments in parts of Paris that remain undiscovered by many.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.