Guided Walking Tour of Saint-Germain-Des-Prés
Highlights
- Visit the heart of Paris and experience the art and bohemian culture the city is famous for on a guided walking tour.
- Walk on the Boulevard Saint Germain and enjoy the cobblestone paths lined with old establishments, cafes, and boutiques.
- Learn from your experienced guide how Saint Germain was once a hotspot for artists and intellectuals, and know about café society.
- Marvel at Saint Germain des Prés, the oldest church in Paris from the 6th century.
Join a guide for a 90-minute stroll through the cobblestone lanes and alleys of Saint Germain des Prés, taking in historic churches and cafés in Paris's 6th arrondissement.
Your Experience
Paris is celebrated for its elegance, romance, and zest for life. In just 90 minutes, you'll wander through Saint-Germain-des-Prés and see why this city is a beacon of art, literature, and culture.
Discover Saint-Germain-des-Prés Like a Local
Stroll along Boulevard Saint-Germain to learn how this area became a magnet for writers, artists, and thinkers. Follow in the footsteps of existentialist philosophers like Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, and visit haunts of luminaries such as Picasso and Hemingway. Admire the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a prime example of Parisian Romanesque architecture.
Explore the Heart of French Culture and Art
Pass by Hotel La Louisiane, a favorite of famous existentialists, artists, and jazz musicians during the 1950s and 60s. Step into Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a hidden cobblestone passage that houses Café Le Procope, Paris's oldest café dating back to the 17th century. Visit Odéon-Théâtre, one of France's six national theaters, and Saint Sulpice, the third-largest church in Paris, renowned for its role in the novel and film The Da Vinci Code.
Hear about "Cafe Society," the gatherings of intellectuals at trendy cafés and restaurants.
Explore notable churches, eateries, chocolatiers, and jazz venues, and see where the medieval Saint-Germain fair once took place. Spend a few hours in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for an unforgettable experience, and leave feeling like a true Parisian!
Itinerary
Boulevard Saint Germain | Rue Jacob | Church of Saint-Germain-Des-Prés | Hotel La Louisiane | Rue de Buci | Cour du Commerce Saint André | Odéon-Théâtre de l'Europe | Église Saint-Sulpice