Paris Right Bank 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
ID: GYG43954-56623
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of the Right Bank, the traditional seat of French authority and the most official district of Paris. Experience the differences between the city of medieval times and the transformed Paris of the neoclassical period.
While the Left bank has always been associated with universities, the arts, youth culture, and free and forward thinking, the Right Bank was the seat of French power. Authority emanated from the royal court and had a significant impact on the character of its surroundings.
A 2-hour walk on the Right Bank is a very different experience compared to a visit to the Left Bank, which is home to the Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain.
As you take in the buildings of the Right Bank your guide will compare the way authority was shown in medieval times with the manner in which it was demonstrated in the neoclassical period.
You won’t only dwell on the official aspects of this area, however. You’ll also visit sites that have seen a change from their original purpose and acquired some interesting, unexpected functions and fame.
Principal sites visited on the tour include the Cour Carré, Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, Comédie-Française, Rue Saint-Honoré, Palais-Royal, Galerie Vivienne, Rue de Rivoli, Place Vendôme, and the Tuileries.
Highlights
- See the Cour Carré, the oldest existing part of the Louvre
- Discover Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois, the official church of the French kings
- Walk along Rue Saint-Honoré, a chic yet unpretentious shopping area
- Visit Galerie Vivienne, a 19th-century shopping mall
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours operate rain or shine.
The meeting point is at the Métro Louvre Rivoli exit, in front of restaurant le Fumoir. Your guide will be carrying a red canvas tote bag.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
