Black American legacy art and jazz and literature
Discover the Left Bank differently in the footsteps of Black artists, writers and thinkers, who speak to each other on both sides of the Atlantic. From the Latin Quarter to Saint-Germain, an exploration to learn where and how Josephine Baker, James Baldwin, the artists of the Harlem Renaissance and
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 20 minIn this intellectual and bohemian district, start the tour by discovering how many black American artists found their place in Paris
Stop 2
⏱ 25 minIn the art galleries, you will learn more about the influence of African art in European avant-gardes, related to colonization and current debates about the return of works of art.
Stop 3
⏱ 15 minIn this historic alley of the French Revolution, you can discuss the place of blacks in revolutionary movements, with the debates on the abolition of slavery on both sides of the Atlantic
Stop 4
⏱ 25 minThe Sorbonne, the oldest university in France, was the melting pot of pan-African exchanges and the negritude movement. You will learn more about the role she played in the composition of a black identity, on the French and American sides
Stop 5
⏱ 10 minIn front of this unique monument in the history of France, you will discuss the black personalities buried there, including Josephine Baker.
Stop 6
⏱ 15 minIn front of the Coupole, this major restaurant of the 1920s gives us the opportunity to evoke Josephine Baker, her tumultuous life and her commitments, in a society that she helped transform
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does this experience take?+
The listed duration is 3 hours.
What's included?+
Included: Tea and coffee.
Where does it start and where do I meet the guide?+
Start: Look for a Guide with a Black Legacy Tour Badge. End: near the Vavin metro (line 4).
What is the cancellation policy?+
This experience is listed with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time. Check the exact terms on the booking page before you pay.
What suitability and accessibility information does the operator list?+
The operator lists the following: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Service animals allowed; Public transportation options are available nearby; Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
How many people can be on one booking?+
A single booking can include 1 to 8 travelers. At least one adult is required on each booking.
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