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Paris Like a Local: Discover the City Parisians Love
Find 2 secret doors of the Opéra Garnier, and learn who was using them and for what. Visit the inside of a secret church Talk about how coffee influenced the French Revolution. Walk through hidden passages of the 19th century Admire the jewellery boutique loved by Marie Antoinette Along the way, we'll explore elegant boulevards, visit one of the most fascinating churches that hides in plain sight, uncover 19th-century hidden passages, see an iconic jewellery shop loved by Marie Antoinette herse
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Overview
- ✓Find 2 secret doors of the Opéra Garnier, and learn who was using them and for what.
- ✓Visit the inside of a secret church Talk about how coffee influenced the French Revolution.
- ✓Join me to discover not only how Paris was built, but also the colourful characters, secrets and stories that made it unforgettable.
- ✓A bit of history, a touch of political intrigue, beautiful façades and – as is often the case in France – a little scandal await us behind almost every door.
Find 2 secret doors of the Opéra Garnier, and learn who was using them and for what. Visit the inside of a secret church Talk about how coffee influenced the French Revolution. Walk through hidden passages of the 19th century Admire the jewellery boutique loved by Marie Antoinette Along the way, we'll explore elegant boulevards, visit one of the most fascinating churches that hides in plain sight, uncover 19th-century hidden passages, see an iconic jewellery shop loved by Marie Antoinette herself, talk about luxury and fashion at Place Vendôme, discover the secrets of forbidden love that took place in the Royal Gardens and stand before the legendary Opera House, where we'll start our tour. Join me to discover not only how Paris was built, but also the colourful characters, secrets and stories that made it unforgettable. A bit of history, a touch of political intrigue, beautiful façades and – as is often the case in France – a little scandal await us behind almost every door.
Find 2 secret doors of the Opéra Garnier, and learn who was using them and for what. Visit the inside of a secret church Talk about how coffee influenced the French Revolution. Walk through hidden passages of the 19th century Admire the jewellery boutique loved by Marie Antoinette Along the way, we'll explore elegant boulevards, visit one of the most fascinating churches that hides in plain sight, uncover 19th-century hidden passages, see an iconic jewellery shop loved by Marie Antoinette herself, talk about luxury and fashion at Place Vendôme, discover the secrets of forbidden love that took place in the Royal Gardens and stand before the legendary Opera House, where we'll start our tour. Join me to discover not only how Paris was built, but also the colourful characters, secrets and stories that made it unforgettable. A bit of history, a touch of political intrigue, beautiful façades and – as is often the case in France – a little scandal await us behind almost every door.
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What’s Included
- ✓Stop at iconic landmarks
- ✓Walking tour
- ✓Local Guide
- ✓Pictures taken for you by the guide
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Food and drinks
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
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
We are meeting at the bus stop near Opera Garnier on rue Auber. The bus stop is located the opposite to the restaurant Le Relais Paris Opera and BRED Ile de France.
🏁 End point
This tour will end in front of the Pyramid of the Louvre
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Children
- Must travel with an adult
- Ages
- Youth 6–16 · Adult 18–65
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
20 min
Learn about the history of Palais Garnier, find 2 secret doors of the Opera house, and learn who was using it and for what.
20 min
Discover beautiful Royal Garden and what secrets from the XVIII and XIX centuries it holds. Who used to come here? What was built here and why? Why police couldn't enter here before and to which curious consequences it led. Stop at unique souvenir shop and take beautiful photos.
15 min
Walk through the star of the hidden passages of the XIX century: who built it and why? What ladies could buy here before and how speculators tried to drain their customers away to a hidden neighboring passage.
20 min
Visit iconic Louvre Pyramid and admire the grandiose facades of the museum: when was it built and for what? What used to be here through the middle ages to nowadays.
20 min
Enjoy this iconic luxury capital of Paris: what used to be here before? Which jewelry store adored Marie-Antoinette? Which king of France created a jewelry tradition honored by Napoleon?
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