Paris Déjà-vu
Paris Déjà-vu
Feeling like experiencing a must-see? Let yourself be guided through our walking tours across the legendary neighborhoods of the capital. Discover well-known places in a new light and listen to the anecdotes they secretly testify.
Le Quartier latin and the last Revolution of May 1968
A central area on the left bank, the Latin Quarter is perhaps the most emblematic neighborhood of Paris. Ancient remains coexist with more modern monuments. However, the quiet streets of this student district bear the traces of a far less peaceful revolution. Come and discover the history of Paris and the Sorbonne students on the Montagne Sainte-Geneviève.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Walking difficulty: Low
The Covered Passages: From Boutiques to mall
There was a time when Paris boasted over 120 covered passages in its city center. These narrow, sheltered streets radically transformed the face of Paris. Like a labyrinth avoiding the overcrowded main roads, these passages allowed pedestrians to stroll leisurely while admiring the shop windows that lined them. Today, no fewer than 21 galleries and covered passages from the 18th and 19th centuries remain in Paris. They stand as witnesses to a pivotal turning point in French history as well as in the history of commerce. Let’s explore together how the evolution unfolded: from markets, to boutiques, and eventually to department stores.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Walking difficulty: Easy
Notre-Dame and the Paris of Victor Hugo
An essential author of French literature, Victor Hugo dedicated himself to depicting Paris, his city of residence for many years. What does Notre-Dame de Paris reveal about the city in the mid-19th century? What monuments from the Middle Ages remain in Paris today? Beyond Victor Hugo’s novel, which buildings inspired Walt Disney Studios in creating their film The Hunchback of Notre-Dame? This tour, from Place des Vosges to the forecourt of Notre-Dame, draws on the writer’s literature to immerse visitors in a forgotten Paris—one that, thanks to Victor Hugo, remains preserved even today.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Walking difficulty: Low
