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French Revolution Walking Tour, Paris
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Key Highlights
- Walking tour led by an English speaking guide
- Both an enjoyable walking tour and an informative history lesson! Your guide will tell you fascinating facts about the French Revolution.
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Activity Schedule
When does it run?
01 Mar 17 - 31 Mar 17: Saturday
Duration
01 Apr 17 - 30 Sep 17: Tuesdays & Saturdays
01 Oct 17 - 31 Oct 17: Saturday2 hours
Start time01 Mar - 31 Oct: 3:00pm
Meeting PointYour tour meets at the métro station exit Les Invalides (line 8, line 13) on street level.
Ending Point
If you are arriving via the RER C exit, walk with your back to the river past the Air France building towards the park. The first main road is Rue de L’Université. You’ll see the metro sign in front of you, on the right. Your guide will be holding a Local activity operator sign.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to tour departure. Once the tour has begun we do not have the ability to wait for and add late arrivals to the tour.This tour concludes at the Louvre Museum.
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Overview & Itinerary
Overview
The French Revolution Walk will enlighten you to the significance of one of the most important events in modern history. Hear the gripping tales of the revolution from the overthrow of the monarchy to the guillotine.Relive the troubled times leading up to the storming of the Bastille prison, the capture of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette and the Reign of Terror. Learn about Louis XVI - the proud king who lost his throne and his life and Marie Antoinette - the Austrian Queen who uttered the infamous phrase, "... then let them eat cake."
Itinerary
You will be picked up from outside the Les Invalides Métro station at 3:00pm and taken for a walking tour of the city. Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, see the following sites associated with the French Revolution:
• Bastille Prison: The raiding of this prison on July 14th 1789 sparked the Revolution. Your guide will discuss the event from outside the building.
• Les Invalides: The French army used to use this as an ammunition depot and it was from here that revolutionaries stole over 30,000 arms from here in order to attack the Bastille prison.
• Conciergerie: See the prison overlooking the Seine River where Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVII were held. Over 2,500 prisoners from here went to the guillotine.
• Tuileries Palace: Located in the current Tuileries Gardens, it also served as a prison for King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
• Place de la Concorde: This was the site of the beheadings of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, among many others.
• Assemblee Nationale: See the site of the lower house of the French Legislative branch.
This tour concludes at the Louvre Museum.
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- English-speaking guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to monuments
- Food and drinks
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Please note & Additional info
Please note
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
Additional info
The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.
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reviews
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Excellent Walking Tour in Paris
Excellent guide and very helpful and kind. Fantastic places....
Mohammed Hassan Ibrahim, Egypt, 12/Nov/2012 -
Great insight into La Révolution française
I would like to thank your team and especially our guide (the girl from Chicago!) for a fascinating and informative walking tour around Paris. Our guide's passion and enthusiasm...
Mr A M Tapp, United Kingdom, 23/Mar/2016 -
Great tour, guide shared great historical insightstrt
This was an easy pace tour that covered all the major areas of interest around the French Revolution. Paul the tour guide was knowledgable yet presented the information in a down...
Mrs Frances Leys, Australia, 28/Mar/2013 - Read all
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