Paris Street Art Tour: Street Art in the 13th District
ID: GYG73082-102665
Category:
Country: France
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Join this street art walk in the 13th arrondissement of Paris for the opportunity to discover a neighborhood undergoing a full transformation. This is occurring in part thanks to the monumental frescoes created by renowned artists.
Dating back to the 1960s, street art is a movement that brings together all forms of art created in public places. Artists use diverse techniques such as stencils, graffiti and even bill posting.
The art form can be found in European capitals such as Berlin, and it has been developing over the years in Paris, with supported from public authorities.
In recent months, commuters on the Metro have been able to see several frescoes flourish along line 6. These creations have been carried out by groups or artists of international renown.
On this 2-hour activity, an urban guide will invite you to discover the neighborhood’s frescoes on a walk from Place d'Italie to the banks of the River Seine. Keep your eyes on the sky!
The willingness of public authorities and the interest of the mayor of the 13th arrondissement have led to the development of street art on the buildings in this area.
Highlights
- Discover the new center of Parisian street art
- See monumental frescoes that enhance the neighborhood
- Enjoy a guided walk from Place d'Italie to the Seine River
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Place Pinel, 75013 Paris, France (near Metro Nationale station).
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.
