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Notre Dame, Ste Chapel, Louvre, Montmartre, Eiffel Tower Private
About This Tour
Discover the best of the City of Light in a day starting in Montmartre, the most bohemian district, a haven of peace, known as the countryside of Paris. Home of artists as famous as Picasso, Renoir, Van Gogh, Modigliani, etc who created masterpieces despite the miserable conditions. We will admire moulin rouge, van Gogh and Picasso's house, today's painters in la place du tertre, the last vineyard in town ending the visit with an amazing view of Paris and the basilica of Sacre Coeur. Marvel yourself seeing the Louvre's masterpieces including the Mona Lisa. Your guide will take you into a chronological trip to the evolution of the notion of beauty. Take a metro with your guide to reach the Cathedral of Notre Dame, access to La Saint Chapel, one of the most outstanding gothic architectural jewel, take a walk around ile de la cité, the main historical area in the city and end the tour at the 'Eiffel Tower".
These are the five must-sees in Paris you can't miss.
These are the five must-sees in Paris you can't miss.
What's Included
✓ Included
- Adapted to families with children
- Walk the main historical area called 'ile de la cité' where the birth of Paris took place
- Licensed tour guide
✗ Not Included
- Entrance ticket to the Louvre museum for adults
- Metro ticket or taxi fee to go to Montmartre after snack break
- transportation to/from attractions. This is a walking tour so please bring comfortable shoes
- La Sainte chapelle - réservation group ticket- includes skipping long line, tour inside, entryticket
- Lunch Snack break- 30 minutes (bakery either around the Louvre area or on the hill of montmartre)
Itinerary
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You will feel you are not walking through the streets of Paris anymore. This is a special artistic village that saw the birth of 19th century movements such as impressionism, post-impressionism and of course cubism thanks to Picasso and George Braque. Cabarets and guinguettes were the entertainments of the time while living conditions where pretty much harsh.
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The visit concentrates on the topic "the notion of beauty" You will discover the masterpieces in a chronological way from antiquity to the XIX century including Venus of Milo, Mona Lisa, Coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte and many more.
After visiting the louvre, there is a quick lunch break in a french bakery or cafeteria
After visiting the louvre, there is a quick lunch break in a french bakery or cafeteria
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Ile de la cité is the heart and main historical area of Paris where the first inhabitants once settled back in the 3rd century BC. The spiritual and temporary power also put down roots in this island. We will admire thus the cathedral of Notre Dame, the oldest symbol of the city which became famous due to the story of Quasimodo and Esmeralda.and learn about its gothic architectural style as well as some important historical facts. We will explore the island in order to discover the first royal palace, la Sainte chapelle, la place dauphine and the oldest bridge. This walk lasts around 1h30.
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The symbol of Paris seen from a bridge
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Discover the gothic jewel in town. Spend around 40 minutes inside the most visited chapel in Paris and learn about life iin the middle ages, its builder 'king Louis IX', its purpose, the last two crusades, its architectural style and some amazing anecdotes. Once inside its stained glass windows will take your breath away.
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your guide will take you to one of the most striking views of the Eiffel Tower and tell you about its construction, scandal and its use to break world records.
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The entrance to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is free and open to all. The services offered are independent of access to the interior of the building.
- There is an option of either Montmartre or Paris monuments: instead of going to Montmartre after the Louvre, we can continue the city tour including Tuileries Gardens, Concorde Square, Champs Elysées Avenue, Arch of Triumph, Alexander III Bridge, Invalides and the Eiffel Tower. Remember if you want to climb up after finishing our tour, it is better to buy tickets online at its offiicial page in case you can't purchase them, you need to buy them on spot.
- A maximum of 6 people per booking.
- Buy louvre tickets through its official website - For 9 am tour, choose 11 am - People under 18 years old, need to have the free admission ticket. Please do not forget.
- Pay the sainte chapelle tickets directly to the tour guide on the day of the visit (13€ per adult, children are free)
- Children are more than welcome. Just keep in mind they count as participants
- For the Louvre : Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency