Paris: Women of French History Left Bank Walking Tour
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2 hours

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Overview

Learn about the storied and lesser-known women who have shaped French history—and explore Paris’ ever-charming Left Bank with a local guide—on this walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and make your own way to the start point at the Luxembourg Gardens. In between admiring sights like the Panthéon and Notre Dame, you’ll hear stories about the women who left their impact on the city.

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Women of Paris

Experience

Highlights

  • Learn all about the important women who shaped Paris’ history
  • Exploring on foot makes it easy to soak up the city’s ambiance
  • Pick between morning and afternoon start times to suit your schedule
  • Your guide’s storytelling will bring the city’s history to life

    • Itinerary

    • Luxembourg Gardens

      Wander through these stunning palace gardens, learning about the woman who commissioned them as well as the 20 French queens and illustrious women remembered here.

      40 minutes

    • Quartier Latin

      Often referred to as the "cradle of Paris", this neighbourhood is the city's historic core. We'll be learning about the early city during the tour and how a woman came to save the city from the threat of attack.

      30 minutes

    • Musee Curie

      We will stroll past the Curie Institute, a centre of scientific study and research opened by Marie Curie back in 1920 and today also partly a museum devoted to the life and contribution of this incredible woman.

      10 minutes

    • Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

      From the top of the so-called "Montagne de Sainte Geneviève", the hill of the Latin Quarter, we can look down on landmarks such a the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame Cathedral.

      5 minutes

    • Pantheon

      Gaze in wonder at this impressive Paris landmark and learn the story of the first woman to be buried inside.

      10 minutes
    Meeting Point Map

    Location

    Address

    5 Rue de Médicis, 75006 Paris, France

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    Inclusions

    • Local guide

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off
    • Food and drinks

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • This is a walking tour, please wear comfortable shoes
    • We reserve the right to cancel and refund if less than 3 guests book

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from€44.00