Medieval Paris Private Tour
Overview
Find out what was Paris was like 800 years ago on a private walking tour that takes you back to the early days of the city. See medieval monuments and learn about the history of the city during the Middle Ages at landmarks such as the Notre-Dame Cathedral and La Sorbonne, one of Europe’s oldest and most renowned universities.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional art historian guide
✗ Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
1
Stop 1
The medieval museum of Paris and a very interesting building. We shall provide comment on the building and how it reflects the medieval period in Paris, without visiting the museum inside, as that is an entire tour on its own.
2
Stop 2
Since the cathedral suffered a fire and won't be accessible for a while, we will still provide comment on it from afar, without entering.
3
Stop 3
We shall address the importance of Sorbonne, and university as an institution, in the medieval period and Paris in particular.
4
Stop 4
A very important site for pilgrims, astrologists and alchemists of Paris. Also a pinnacle of flamboyant Gothic style. A must see.
5
Stop 5
The best place to understand how the life actually was in medieval Paris - both beautiful and (incredibly) cruel.
6
Stop 6
The contemporary building that was made to be the image of modernity but is, in fact, heavily inspired and influenced by the medieval period. Take this tour and find out how and why.
7
Stop 7
The institution of the greatest importance in medieval Paris. Don't let the renaissance façade fool you - this site is 100% medieval.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
The guide will be waiting for you at the subway stop Cluny La Sorbonne, line 10, in front of McDonalds.
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End Point
At the side of the Pompidou museum, by the Stravinsky fountain
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Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
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