Explore the dark side of Paris on a guided walking tour. Hear tales of murders, executions, and royal scandals, and enjoy a wine and cheese tasting in a local venue.
Begin near the Louvre, where centuries of royal power, ambition, and betrayal set the scene for your journey. Continue through the streets of old Paris as your guide brings history to life through fascinating characters, humor, historical images, and immersive storytelling. Hear about religious conflict, forgotten places of punishment, medieval justice, notorious prisoners, and the darker events that shaped Paris.
Somewhere along the way, your guide has a little surprise waiting. Pause together for a taste of French wine and cheese — a relaxed Parisian moment shared with your group before heading back into the darker chapters of the city's past.
Then cross the Seine over historic Pont Neuf and enter Île de la Cité, where kings ruled, prisoners waited, and revolutionary justice changed France forever. Discover the stories surrounding the Conciergerie and hear about Marie Antoinette's final days before finishing the walking chapter beneath magnificent Notre-Dame, surrounded by medieval imagery, legends, and centuries of Parisian folklore.
But the evening isn't over. Leave the shadows behind and finish your experience the French way. Settle into a local venue for a relaxed French wine and cheese apéro. Taste carefully selected French wines accompanied by artisan cheeses and bread while sharing stories and raising a glass with your fellow travelers.
