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Guided Tour of the Private Hotels of the Aristocratic Marais
Discover the private mansions that shaped the history of the aristocratic Marais. From the Inn de Sens, a medieval jewel marked by Queen Margot and the Three Glorious Days, to the Inn de Sully and its secret passage to the Place des Vosges, each step reveals a fascinating facet of the history of Paris. On the Place Royale of Henri IV, built on the former Palais des Tournelles, relive the drama that cost Henri II his life. The Inn Lamoignon evokes the illegitimate children of the kings of Fr
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Overview
- ✓Discover the private mansions that shaped the history of the aristocratic Marais.
- ✓On the Place Royale of Henri IV, built on the former Palais des Tournelles, relive the drama that cost Henri II his life.
- ✓The Inn Lamoignon evokes the illegitimate children of the kings of France, while the Inn Carnavalet, the home of Madame de Sévigné, tells the history of the capital.
- ✓The visit ends at the Inn de Soubise, jewel box of the National Archives and the mysterious iron cabinet.
- ✓An immersion in the heart of the Marais, a protected district by André Malraux for its exceptional heritage.
Discover the private mansions that shaped the history of the aristocratic Marais. From the Inn de Sens, a medieval jewel marked by Queen Margot and the Three Glorious Days, to the Inn de Sully and its secret passage to the Place des Vosges, each step reveals a fascinating facet of the history of Paris. On the Place Royale of Henri IV, built on the former Palais des Tournelles, relive the drama that cost Henri II his life. The Inn Lamoignon evokes the illegitimate children of the kings of France, while the Inn Carnavalet, the home of Madame de Sévigné, tells the history of the capital. The visit ends at the Inn de Soubise, jewel box of the National Archives and the mysterious iron cabinet. An immersion in the heart of the Marais, a protected district by André Malraux for its exceptional heritage.
Discover the private mansions that shaped the history of the aristocratic Marais. From the Inn de Sens, a medieval jewel marked by Queen Margot and the Three Glorious Days, to the Inn de Sully and its secret passage to the Place des Vosges, each step reveals a fascinating facet of the history of Paris. On the Place Royale of Henri IV, built on the former Palais des Tournelles, relive the drama that cost Henri II his life. The Inn Lamoignon evokes the illegitimate children of the kings of France, while the Inn Carnavalet, the home of Madame de Sévigné, tells the history of the capital. The visit ends at the Inn de Soubise, jewel box of the National Archives and the mysterious iron cabinet. An immersion in the heart of the Marais, a protected district by André Malraux for its exceptional heritage.
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What’s Included
- ✓Outdoor walking tour, between the courtyards and gardens of the private mansions of the Marais
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Entry into the apartments of Private Hotels
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 visitors with low physical fitness - Walking and standing
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Meet at the exit of the Saint Paul metro - Metro Line 1
Good to know
- Guide languages
- French
- Book at least
- 4 hour(s) before
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Child 6–14 · Youth 15–17 · Adult 18–99
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
20 min
Our journey begins at the Inn de Sens, a true medieval jewel with the look of a fortress, where royal intrigues and Gothic elegance mingle. Originally built for the archbishops of Sens, this private inn later witnessed the tumultuous love life of Queen Margot. This private inn will also surprise you with an unexpected relic that will plunge you into the heart of the revolution of the 3 Glorious Days of July 1830!
15 min
Our second step will lead us to the discovery of the Inn of Sully, advisor to Henry IV. Let yourself be amazed by its inner courtyard, adorned with delicate sculptures, and by its peaceful garden, a true haven of peace in the heart of Paris. Through a secret passage, we will join the mythical Vosges square directly.
20 min
In the Place des Vosges, we will discover private mansions all identical! Built under Henri IV, they offer a perfect harmony of red brick and white stone facades, slate roofs, and majestic arcades. Old Place Royale, this square was built on the site of one of the greatest tragedies in French history... the death of King Henry II during a tragic tournament.
15 min
Our fourth stop will take us to the Lamoignon Inn, which bears witness to the infidelities of the kings of France. Their illegitimate children were the owners of this private inn and left their mark there. Today, the Inn houses the Historical Library of the City of Paris, where thousands of rare documents on the history of the capital are kept.
20 min
Then, off to the Inn Carnavalet, the oldest Inn in the Marais. This Inn was designed by the greatest architect and the greatest sculptor of the Renaissance: Pierre Lescot and Jean Goujon. For 19 years, it was the refuge of Madame de Sévigne, the greatest chronicler of life at the court of Louis XIV, whose statue proudly stands in the center of this private Inn. Today the Inn houses the Museum of Parisian History and is free to visit.
15 min
Finally, our visit will culminate in a grand finale at the Inn de Soubise, a sumptuous palace with breathtaking rococo salons and elegant gardens. The Inn of Soubise today houses the National Archives museum where the mysterious iron cabinet, witness to state secrets and imperial confidences, is hidden.
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