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Medieval and Roman Paris

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| Paris, France
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2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

This immersive walking tour begins at the heart of Paris on the Île de la Cité, in the shadow of Notre Dame, where we uncover the origins of Gothic architecture and how wine helped shape and restore the cathedral.

Winding through hidden side streets, the stories shared evoke a tangible spirit of place—connecting you to Paris as it once was. From the Roman Baths at the Hôtel de Cluny to medieval centres of learning like La Sorbonne and the Collège de France, each stop deepens that sense of continuity through time.

History unfolds at St-Étienne-du-Mont, the Panthéon, and remnants of the Philippe Auguste Wall. The rue Mouffetard, once a medieval market route, still pulses with life, echoing its past.

The journey ends at Paris' Roman Arena and a hidden vineyard once owned by the 12th-century Abbaye St-Victor—where Roman roots and medieval traditions quietly endure. You’ll toast this living history with a glass of organic sparkling wine, feeling a lasting connection to the soul of Paris.

What's Included

  • A glass of sparkling wine, or juice for the abstemious or under age.
  • Participants must make their own way to the meeting point and for the return.
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Parvis Notre Dame - Place Jean-Paul II
75004 Paris, France

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End point

49 Rue Monge
75005 Paris, France

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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Join us on a comprehensive overview of Medieval and Roman Paris, and discover how wine built Paris and how gothic architecture owes its existence to wine. Starting at the epicentre of the city on the Île de la Cité and Notre Dame, we learn the real beginning of the gothic style and how wine built and restored Notre Dame. We don't visit Notre Dame, but it is here we begin our tale of Roman and Medieval Paris.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Square Rene Viviani

The oldest tree in Paris can be found in this square. We also recount the story of Saint Julien le Pauvre, who murdered his parents, but still became a saint...
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint Julien Le Pauvre

We don't enter this Byzantine style church, but admire it from the outside.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eglise Saint-Severin

This church was originally frequented by students of the Sorbonne University.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Musee De Cluny

The ruins of the Roman baths can be seen on the Saint Michel side of the Cluny Museum. The Cluny Museum itself has one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Medieval artefacts, including the tapestry series of 'The Lady and the Unicorn'.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

La Sorbonne

We stop by the statue of Michel de Montaigne (who famously invented the essay) to recount the history of La Sorbonne University.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eglise De Saint-etienne-du-mont

We pass by the statue of Dante Alighieri, the College de France, the Clos Bruneau, the Placette Jacqueline de Romilly, the Ecole Polytechnique and the Montagne Saint-Genevieve before reaching the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont where we talk about the stain glass and 'Midnight in Paris'.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pantheon

The Pantheon, which was once a church, became a mausoleum for 'the great men of France', seven of whom are women. It was also here that Foucault proved the rotation of the Earth with a pendulum.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wall of Philip II Augustus

A vestige of the 12th century wall of Philippe August can be seen on the rue Clovis. We can also see the Scottish College on the rue Cardinal Lemoine and the address where James Joyce finished writing Ulysses. Farther up the street we also see where Ernest Hemingway lived.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Place de la Contrescarpe

Once surrounded with vines, this square has been a meeting and drinking place since the Middle Ages. The lively, animate atmosphere of this picturesque square has carried on without interruption. It is also where La Pleiade, a group of French writers decided to stop writing in Latin and popularised the idea of writing in French.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Arenes de Lutece

On the pedestrian rue Rollin, we pay tribute to Rene Descartes who famously said, 'Dubito, cogito, ergo sum'. We carry on to Paris' Roman Arena, which is nearly 2000 years old. A vineyard called the Clos des Arenes existed here in the Middle Ages and has been revived with vines now planted on three slopes of the gradients that once hosted the thousands of spectators who came here to watch gladiatorial combat and nautical jousting matches.
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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
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Medieval and Roman Paris?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Medieval and Roman Paris?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A glass of sparkling wine, or juice for the abstemious or under age.
The following is NOT included:
  • Participants must make their own way to the meeting point and for the return.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Medieval and Roman Paris is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Medieval and Roman Paris will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • A glass of sparkling wine, or juice for the abstemious or under age.
  • Participants must make their own way to the meeting point and for the return.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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