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.
Spend 90 minutes with a knowledgeable guide exploring the cobbled streets and hidden passages of Saint Germain des Prés in Paris's 6th arrondissement, where you'll encounter centuries-old churches and charming cafés.
What to Expect
Paris is renowned for its sophistication, charm, and vibrant spirit. Over the course of 90 minutes, you'll discover Saint-Germain-des-Prés and understand why it remains a hub of creativity, writing, and intellectual life.
Experience Saint-Germain-des-Prés Through Local Eyes
Walk down Boulevard Saint-Germain while learning how this neighborhood drew in authors, painters, and deep thinkers. Trace the paths of existentialist thinkers including Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, and discover the regular spots of celebrated figures like Picasso and Hemingway. Take in the Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a fine illustration of Romanesque architecture in Paris.
Delve into the Core of French Art and Culture
Walk past Hotel La Louisiane, once a beloved haunt of well-known existentialists, creatives, and jazz performers throughout the 1950s and 60s. Enter Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a concealed cobbled passage where you'll find Café Le Procope, the city's most ancient café, established in the 17th century. See Odéon-Théâtre, one of six national theaters in France, along with Saint Sulpice, Paris's third-biggest church, famous for its appearance in the book and movie The Da Vinci Code.
Learn about "Cafe Society," the meetings of thinkers at fashionable cafés and eateries.
Discover significant churches, dining spots, chocolate makers, and jazz clubs, and view the location of the historic Saint-Germain fair. Enjoy several hours in Saint-Germain-des-Prés for a memorable time, and depart with the feeling of being a genuine Parisian!
Route
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