Free Tour: World War II and the Holocaust (Le Marais)

LE MARAIS AND THE SECOND WORLD WAR

On this tour, we'll explore one of Paris's oldest and most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Europe: Le Marais, home to the largest Jewish community on the continent and the French capital's gay neighborhood. Its imposing mansions and ancient streets, still so vibrant today, witnessed one of the most tragic moments in human history. We'll pay special attention to how World War II and the Holocaust were experienced in Paris, as well as the role of the French Resistance. Above all, we'll remember the importance of understanding our history as a tool for peace.

SOME OF THE PLACES WE WILL VISIT:

Ancient wall of Philip Augustus
Hotel de Sully
Place des Vosges
Pleztl
Shoah Memorial
Saint Louis Bridge
Memorial to the Martyrs of the Deportation

A minimum of 5 people is required for

take the tour.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in Spanish

Guide: Paris Tours

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Guiding since 2024

We are Paris Tours, the first cooperative of tour guides operating in Paris in Spanish. We are proud to introduce ourselves as a group of ten experienced guides (historians, art historians, tourism professionals, teachers, etc.) with more than ten years of experience in the sector, committed to offering unique and enriching experiences to visitors to our beloved city. At our cooperative, we believe that the history and culture of France deserve to be told by passionate experts, and that there are still many aspects of the history of Paris that remain to be explored. To this end, we have created innovative thematic tours that will not only enrich your experience, but will also give you an authentic and exciting view of the city of lights.

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5 stops

2.2 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:7 Rue Aubé, 75004 Paris, FranceYour guide will be waiting for you at 2 Place Louis Lépine, 75004 Paris. He will be holding a blue, white, and red umbrella.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

Ancient Wall of Philip Augustus

Outside visit

Hôtel de Sully

Outside visit

Place des Vosges

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 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.