Treasures & Flavors of Historic Paris
Half a day discovering Ile de la Cité, Ile Saint-Louis & the Marais
- WITH
- Irina | about the guide
Perched in the middle of the Seine River, Ile de la Cité is where the city of Paris began. This tiny island represents more than 2,000 years of Parisian history and is packed with scenic sights, from the stunning stained glass of the Sainte-Chapelle to the medieval fortress of Conciergerie and the majestic cathedral of Notre-Dame.
Next to the Ile de la Cité, sits the quietly fashionable Ile de Saint-Louis, one of the most exclusive and romantic spots in the city. Sprinkled with private mansions, small restaurants and speciality boutiques, it is delightful place to watch the world go by while savoring an ice cream or sipping a coffee.
Back on the Right Bank, just one bridge away, is the historic Marais district. Now filled with trendy bars, boutiques and galleries, the Marais is one of the oldest parts of the city and still showcases many Medieval buildings. The Jewish quarter is packed with traditional bakeries, pastry shops, falafel places, trendy restaurants, cozy cafes and wine bars with a selection of hand-picked sweet and savory treats to sample along the way if you wish!
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Paris - Normandy - Champagne - Loire Valley
France -
4 hrs
DURATION -
6
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Ile de la Cité, Ile Saint-Louis, Marais, Notre-Dame, Saint-Chapelle
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Suitable for children over 10 years old (a lot of walking)
- LANGUAGES:
- Français/French (Bilingual), Anglais/English (Bilingual), Russe/Russian (native)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 6
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
- Services of a professional private guide for 4 hours
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and refreshments - Personal shopping - Transport tickets
ITINERARY
Your half-day walking tour will begin on Ile de la Cité and will include Notre-Dame (inside), Sainte-Chapelle, Palais de Justice and Conciergerie (outside). You’ll then discover the charms of the neighboring Ile Saint-Louis including rue Saint-Louis-en-l’Ile, Hôtel Lambert (outside) and Hôtel de Lauzun (outside). You can choose to stop for a coffee break at Caféothèque at Pont Marie or one of the cafés in Ile St Louis (optional). The final part of the tour will cover the architectural treasures and trendy vibes of the Marais: Hôtel de Sens, Philippe Augustus city wall, Jardins Saint-Paul, Church of Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis, rue Saint-Antoine, Hôtel de Sully, Place des Vosges and the Jewish Quarter (rue des Rosiers and rue des Francs-Bourgeois). Note: Tour open for groups of 6 to 10 people. For more details, please contact the guide.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- Cité metro station
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Saint-Paul metro station / flexible
about
your guide
Irina
The Hague
- languages :
- Français/French, Anglais/English, Russe/Russian
A native of Moscow, I left Russia 10 years ago at the end of my journalism and French literature studies, to come and live in Paris. Passionate about the French capital, I became a State-licensed guide in Paris, France. After guiding at the Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Versailles, Grand-Palais and other Parisian museums and exhibitions, I moved to The Netherlands for family reasons. I now continue to guide in Amsterdam and The Hague. I hold 2 Master’s degrees—in French humanities and journalism, and I continuously expand my knowledge of European art history and history. I’m not a lecturer, though. I strive to provide academic-level tours in a fun and accessible way. I worked for several years in journalism and marketing before I embraced my passion for culture and became a guide. I enjoy the conversational format of a private group, and I’m always happy to adjust the tour to your interests and needs. Another of my favorite activities is hiking that I practice all over the world (Nepal, Ecuador ...). Any of my tours can be given in English, French or Russian languages.
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average rate :
- Dale
- Australia - 11.09.2018
The tour was not with Irina She was unable to do and we were taken by Nathalie She did not seem confident as to what we wanted She was pleasant and we were shown quite a few churches and areas of Paris We wanted more about how Pariseans live and life around Paris The tour was very expensive for the 4 of us We expected better for a premium price tour We have done other premium price tours and this was not comparable All in all it was disappointing
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