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Harlem in Paris : the Birth of Jazz in France (Small Group Walking Tour)

Jazz was born in New Orleans....but the Jazz Age flourished in New York & Paris, or to be more precise, Harlem & Pigalle. After WW1, numerous African American artists emigrated to Paris from Harlem, bringing with them a new style of music born in America : jazz. By the late 1920s, there were over 30

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Jazz was born in New Orleans....but the Jazz Age flourished in New York & Paris, or to be more precise, Harlem & Pigalle. After WW1, numerous African American artists emigrated to Paris from Harlem, bringing with them a new style of music born in America : jazz. By the late 1920s, there were over 300 jazz clubs, bars and cabarets in Paris, for the most part in Pigalle. This is the fascinating story of the men and women who made Paris a mecca for Jazz, ushering in the Roaring 20s.

Jazz was born in New Orleans....but the Jazz Age flourished in New York & Paris, or to be more precise, Harlem & Pigalle. After WW1, numerous African American artists emigrated to Paris from Harlem, bringing with them a new style of music born in America : jazz. By the late 1920s, there were over 300 jazz clubs, bars and cabarets in Paris, for the most part in Pigalle. This is the fascinating story of the men and women who made Paris a mecca for Jazz, ushering in the Roaring 20s.

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What to Bring

  • •Wheelchair accessible
  • •Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • •Service animals allowed
  • •Public transportation options are available nearby
  • •All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • •Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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How long does this experience take?+

The listed duration is 2h 30m.

What's included?+

Included: There will be music, photos & videos throughout the tour. Not included: Food & beverages not included; Hotel transfers not included.

Where does it start and where do I meet the guide?+

Start: The exact location of the meeting point will be provided a few days prior to the visit. It will be near the Place Blanche. End: Place Pigalle.

What is the cancellation policy?+

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What suitability and accessibility information does the operator list?+

The operator lists the following: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Service animals allowed; Public transportation options are available nearby; All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible; Suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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