Overview
The guide is a historian. He is specialised in the history of the 19th century in Paris. He is passionate about this location of the 8th district, because it's simply beautiful.
With this very experienced guide you will walk through another period of Paris. We surround ourselves with the rich cultural life of the bourgeois – full with architecture, art and nature of the 19th century.
The 19th century of the Belle Epoque (Beautiful era) will come alive in this tour. Including plenty of photo opportunities in the Paris you've never seen before.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Galerie Lafayette (during opening hours)
Tea and coffee
Private transportation
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We will meet at metro stop Monceau, line 2. This is next to the entrance of the Monceau park, in particular the low rotonde tower du Parc Monceau (a leftover from an 18th century city wall).
End point
This address is Galerie Lafayette
What to expect
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Parc Monceau
30 min
We will walk through the park, see ancient colonnade, a bridge, a pyramid, amazing trees. And walk around the parc, passing Hotel Menier, Pagoda of Mr. Loo and hôtel particulier of Camondo. Guide will talk about it.
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Statue d'Haussmann
20 min
We will stand still at the statue of Baron Haussmann, the man who changed the view of Paris forever. Our tour will go through the heart of Haussmannian Paris. including the typical apartment blocks and wide boulevards.
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Saint-Augustin Church
20 min
We will enter the Saint-Augustin Church. A church that has been build in the era of the tour (1860). (By request we can make a detour to pass the location where writer Marcel Proust has lived and written his masterpiece A La Recherche de Temps Perdu.)
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Gare St. Lazare
20 min
We will pass the back side of Gare Saint-Lazare. This is one of the main train station of Paris. Railroad is an important story of this part and period of Paris. The industrialization made many entrepreneurs rich. Mostly they were living exactly in the neighborhood of this walking tour. In front of the station we see a remarkable house: of Le Roi de la Bière, including a restaurant of McDonald!
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Printemps
30 min
We end the tour with a typical phenomenon of the 19th century: les Grand Magasins (The Great Department Stores). We pass Printemps and the guide invite you to a marvellous climax inside Galerie Lafayette!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Paris).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Architectural Bourgeois Paris 19th Century
Can I cancel Architectural Bourgeois Paris 19th Century for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
We will meet at metro stop Monceau, line 2.
What's included?
- Galerie Lafayette (during opening hours)
What's not included?
- Tea and coffee
- Private transportation
Which places does it visit?
It visits Parc Monceau, Statue d'Haussmann, Saint-Augustin Church, Gare St. Lazare, Printemps.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
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