Le Marais and the Bastille

Do you know medieval Paris? To discover it, we recommend joining this free tour of Le Marais, one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in the French capital. We’ll also explore the history of the Bastille!

Dead-end alleys, narrow lanes... In the heart of Paris's 4th district lies a unique neighborhood that echoes the city's medieval past. If you're ready to explore, we'll begin this free tour of Le Marais at the scheduled time on Rue de Barre.

This street isn't just charming, its cobblestones and remarkable buildings, like the ancient Hôtel de Barre or the Hijas de la Cruz convent, will transport you to the Middle Ages.

From there, we'll visit the Memorial de la Shoah, Europe's first Jewish documentation center, which played a pivotal role in the Nuremberg Trials. This will be our introduction to Paris's Jewish Quarter within Le Marais.

Next, we'll leap into garden history at the Hôtel de Sens, where Queen Margot once resided. After uncovering its stories, we'll admire the 19th-century inscription on the façade of nearby Square Marie Trintignant.

Then, we'll explore Le Village Saint-Paul, a historic enclave that feels like a tiny village within Le Marais. Prepare for a challenge: entering a dead-end alley and exiting without turning back, how? Join the tour to find out!

Emerging unscathed, we'll reveal Le Marais' Three Treasures, including Delacroix's only painting displayed outside a museum.

Later, we'll face the grand Hôtel de Sully (17th-century Louis XIII palace). We’ll access its courtyard and hidden garden, but once inside, retreating won’t be an option. Do you accept the challenge?

The exit leads to a vast square, then onward to the iconic Place de la Bastille, where we’ll recount the 1789 storming of the fortress that sparked the French Revolution.

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Free tours do not have a fixed price. Each person values the work of the guide and, at the end of the tour, he delivers the amount he considers to his will according to their satisfaction.

Details

Duration

2 h 00 m

Language

The activity is carried out with an English-speaking guide

Included

English-speaking guide

Not incluided

Tips

When to book ?

You can book up to 30 minutes before the tour starts

Accesibility

Not wheelchair accessible

Pets

Allowed

Frequently asked questions

  • How to make the reservation ?

    For booking the tour of Le Marais and the Bastille , choose the desired date and complete the form, indicating the number of participants. Confirmation is immediate.

  • Is a minimum number of participants needed ?

    The minimum number of participants is one person, so if it's your case, sign up and enjoy a pleasant time

  • For any other doubt,

Free cancelation

If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise, the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Place Pierre-Kauffmann (hasta las 15H10)

Second meeting point

El muro de los Justos (Le Mur des Justes)

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