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Le Marais/Paris - The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district

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Paris, France
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90 to 120 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

The Le Marais / Paris Tour is a cultural journey through one of the city’s most historic and vibrant districts, blending art, history, architecture, and cultural diversity.

Walk through narrow medieval streets and discover elegant "hôtels particuliers"— grand mansions once home to French nobility and royalty. Explore the iconic Place des Vosges, one of Europe’s most beautiful squares, where Victor Hugo lived and wrote "Notre-Dame de Paris".

Beyond the main landmarks, the tour reveals hidden courtyards, secret gardens, art galleries, and authentic corners of Le Marais. You will also explore the rich history of Paris’s Jewish community and the lively LGBTQ quarter.

Includes: French history, Jewish settlement history, and LGBTQ culture.

Please note: synagogues are NOT accessible, and the tour does NOT include shopping, food tastings, restaurants, or museum visits.

Ready to explore? Come and enjoy this vibrant neighborhood!

What's Included

  • Tour Guide
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

99 Rue Saint-Antoine
75004 Paris, France

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End point

50 Rue de Rivoli
75004 Paris, France

Metro line 1 and line 11 3 minute walking distanceTaxi stand Rue de Rivoli - one way street- direction west- to Pl de la Concorde

What To Expect

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Place des Vosges

You admire the unique in Europe ‘Place de Vosges’ former ‘Place Royale’, where French writer, Victor Hugo lived and wrote the romantic novel ’Notre-Dame de Paris’ and the modern art galleries around it.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Le Marais

You explore the beauty of French architecture of the aristocracy and royalty of France, waking in the narrow streets, along typical ‘Hotel Particuliers’- French urban ‘mansion’.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jewish quarter

My itinerary leads you to off – touristy spots, court- yards and gardens, to the Jewish district, with its typical food stores and refined casher pastry.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Le Marais/Paris – The Historic, Trendy, Jewish, LGBT district?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-129335P1

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What's Included

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  • Tour Guide
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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