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Free Walking Tour from the Tuileries to Les Halles

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Duration: 2 hours
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Guru: Laurent
Registered on 21 May 2022
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Bonjour. My name is Laurent, I'm a French native, passionate about history, especially the history of Paris. Let me take you on a walk through the great and small monuments and streets of the city.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

From its creation in the 16th Century and through the reigns of kings and emperors, the Tuileries Palace and its gardens were at the center of revolutions that ushered deep political and social changes in French society. We will look at some of those major turning points in recent French history, especially the revolutions of the 1900s. 


We’ll start the tour overlooking the Place de la Concorde and its significance during the French Revolution of 1789. We’ll see sculptures from the Baroque period to the modern era, including Coustou, Rodin, and Maillol. We’ll then stroll down the gardens and will go over the changes that took place in the 19th Century, culminating with the events of 1871.
From the Louvre, we’ll cross over to the Comédie Française and Palais Royal and touch on the decadence of the Regency period. We’ll then walk toward the older, popular center of Les Halles and see its evolution from the middle ages to the present day. We’ll end the tour with St Eustache Church and the charming Rue Montorgueil, lined with lively cafés and restaurants. 


Book a tour with me, and I’ll show you around some of the most iconic neighborhoods in central Paris. 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Concorde, Pl. de la Concorde, 75001 Paris, France
I will meet you at the corner entrance of the Tuileries Gardens, at exit #1 (Jeu de Paume Jardin des Tuileries) of Concorde métro station (métro line 1).
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Outside visit
Place de la Concorde
We start the tour at the Place de la Concorde, where we have a look at some of the major events of the 19th Century with the Eiffel Tower, the Grand and Petit Palais, the Concorde fountains and the great Obelisk.
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Outside visit
Tuileries Garden
The Jardin des Tuileries is the original model for the French style garden created by André Le Nôtre in the 17th Century. The Garden is what remains of the Tuileries royal palace, which was destroyed in the late 19th Century, during the last of a series of revolutions.
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Outside visit
Palais-Royal
Palais Royal is where Louis XIV grew up as a child. In the 19th Century it becomes a popular place to see and be seen among the growing bourgeois class, thanks to nearby theaters, and the emerging shopping and restaurant cultures.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free Walking Tour from the Tuileries to Les Halles
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