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Guided tour of the Island of the City Immersion in the Middle Ages
Go back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages on the Île de la Cité, historical cradle of Paris. Center of royal, religious, and judicial power, it reveals Gothic treasures, legendary love stories, and dark true stories. From the Pont au Change, admire the towers of the Palais de la Cité, the Conciergerie, and the mysterious Bonbec tower. Then discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece built by Saint Louis to house the most precious relics of Christendom. Let yourself be told the
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Overview
- ✓Go back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages on the Île de la Cité, historical cradle of Paris.
- ✓Center of royal, religious, and judicial power, it reveals Gothic treasures, legendary love stories, and dark true stories.
- ✓From the Pont au Change, admire the towers of the Palais de la Cité, the Conciergerie, and the mysterious Bonbec tower.
- ✓Then discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece built by Saint Louis to house the most precious relics of Christendom.
- ✓Let yourself be told the tragic passion of Héloïse and Abelard before exploring the medieval alleys of the island and their most troubling secrets.
Go back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages on the Île de la Cité, historical cradle of Paris. Center of royal, religious, and judicial power, it reveals Gothic treasures, legendary love stories, and dark true stories. From the Pont au Change, admire the towers of the Palais de la Cité, the Conciergerie, and the mysterious Bonbec tower. Then discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece built by Saint Louis to house the most precious relics of Christendom. Let yourself be told the tragic passion of Héloïse and Abelard before exploring the medieval alleys of the island and their most troubling secrets. After love, a completely different atmosphere: we will join Rue Chanoinesse where a crime story of cannibalism will chill you to the bone. The visit ends in front of Notre-Dame de Paris, a symbol of the capital, saved after the 2019 fire and magnificently restored. So are you ready to go back in time?
Go back in time to the heart of the Middle Ages on the Île de la Cité, historical cradle of Paris. Center of royal, religious, and judicial power, it reveals Gothic treasures, legendary love stories, and dark true stories. From the Pont au Change, admire the towers of the Palais de la Cité, the Conciergerie, and the mysterious Bonbec tower. Then discover the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece built by Saint Louis to house the most precious relics of Christendom. Let yourself be told the tragic passion of Héloïse and Abelard before exploring the medieval alleys of the island and their most troubling secrets. After love, a completely different atmosphere: we will join Rue Chanoinesse where a crime story of cannibalism will chill you to the bone. The visit ends in front of Notre-Dame de Paris, a symbol of the capital, saved after the 2019 fire and magnificently restored. So are you ready to go back in time?
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What’s Included
- ✓Guided walking tour with educational and visual aids
What’s NOT Included
- ✗It's a city tour. We are not going into the Sainte-Chapelle or the Conciergerie
What to Bring
- •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- •Service animals allowed
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •Not recommended for travelers with low physical fitness
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet at the exit of the Châtelet metro, near the Palm trees fountain
Good to know
- Guide languages
- French
- Book at least
- 1 day(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Child 0–14 · Youth 15–17 · Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
10 min
Our visit will begin on the Bourse bridge, to admire the majestic towers of the Palace of the City, former home of our kings. Be surprised by the imposing silhouette of the Conciergerie and discover the origins of the names of these towers, like the mysterious Bonbec tower...
5 min
Tour de l'Horloge, Paris's first public clock
10 min
We will present to you the Sainte-Chapelle, a Gothic masterpiece of glass suspended between earth and sky, commissioned in the 13th century by the very pious Louis IX, future Saint Louis, to house the most precious relics of Christendom!
10 min
Founded in the 7th century, the Hôtel-Dieu is considered the oldest hospital in Paris. Located on the Île de la Cité, facing Notre-Dame, it bears witness to more than thirteen centuries of medical history and remains an activity hospital today.
10 min
Presentation of the legend of the two doves
10 min
Presentation of the love story of Héloïse and Abelard
10 min
Terrible cannibalism news story in Paris in the Middle Ages
20 min
- Presentation of the Cathedral and Gothic architecture - Fire presentation Facade presentation - Presentation of the statue of Charlemagne and his legends
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