https://www.paris-walking-tours.com Paris Walking Tours offers private guide service,insights into French culture, information on things to do in Paris. en-us Paris walking tours Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:26:51 -0500 Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:26:51 -0500 paris-walking-tours.com https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/paris-accommodations.htmlb566552462a603b300bb408a16897877Paris Accommodations offers a wide selection of hotels, hostels, vacation rentals and apartments including reviews, descriptions, maps, helpful tips and on-line booking. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 14:40:44 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parisintroduction.html5d62a47f8b4f803cc6549cd729bb7852Paris Introduction Tour is a Private Guided Walking Tour informing you on all you need to know about getting around Paris, economically priced, perfect for families, small groups and individuals. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:52:19 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parischurches.html7db1ba11ddd2ed92bbe555e5ea573c83Paris Churches, a listing of the major churches of Paris including their history of construction, style of architecture and works of art. Locations, maps, hours, admission fees if any and photos. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:43:04 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parisbuses.html5a899cde3ae6a79dafc769601736d7b4Information on using Paris buses, getting tickets, routes, maps and tips on finding your way around Paris. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 10:35:40 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parisairports.html2415821b0d471818bf57ed57a0dfc093Here are the many ways of getting from the Paris airports to the city and how to find the taxi, train or bus from within the airport itself Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:45:47 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/paris-gardens-tour.htmle0a9ecd788357d75f04a77ab2ef05bdaParis Gardens Tour takes an historical walk through the royal gardens of the aristocracy and the neighborhood gardens of the locals. Visit historical and modern parks and gardens. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:36:13 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/placevendome.html494cfa4f4912ef93a4d70f9b13625808Place Vendome, always a showcase of the powerful and rich, beginning when Louis XIV had his statue put in its center. A succession of statues have since topped the Column which now stands amid hotels and jewelry shops Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:29:48 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcdesbutteschaumont.html7f711adb0e0202aa15850e2ea0a3b37eParc des Buttes Chaumont, with a history of battles, gallows, open pit mining, a city dump it is now one of the most beautiful and romantic parks in Paris, photos included. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:18:10 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/st-ambroise.html314d8e30304f058497000b1ae6c881b4St Ambroise, history and architecture of the parish church of St Ambroise. Second empire Church built between 1863 and 1869 in the neo-Romanesque style. Location, map and photos. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 09:00:44 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/sorbonne.html623fd61984b3e77992b375c471fb0585Sorbonne, history of the Sorbonne University. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:55:38 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/val-de-grace.htmlce7de7952663992d783dd5981577875dVal de Grace, its history of construction, its architecture and architects. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 08:48:56 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/thecarnavaletmuseum.html50cb3616b6e8a4504d7b0e90c24e90e2The Carnavalet Museum chronicles the history of Paris from the first Celtic and Roman habitants to present day. Includes admissions, hours, location, map, photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:24:40 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squarewillette.html857a392d9f494934c0e621a7c9ac434dSquare Willette on Butte Montmartre, a very popular park and is the main access to basillica Sacre Coeur; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:15:31 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squaresarahbernhardt.htmlf2b8a4d2638bba65300a0a987876778eSquare Sarah Bernhardt is a neighborhood park in the 20th arrondissement named for the stage and silent film actress; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:14:19 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squarereneviviani.html5bdc25e6e99e11ae2fae73c4dfdd4a86Square Rene Viviani, its history and fountain, the story of St. Julien le Pauvre and history of that church; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 21:06:31 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squareleonserpollet.html02efc2744fce0c24cae1295dc82374e3Square Leon Serpollet is a neighborhood park in the 18th arrondissement that works for everybody, from the children's playgrounds to the arbored and shaded area; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:53:56 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squarejeanxxiii.html190044e96c05a39d4ad6a1587ee35eacSquare Jean XXIII, its history, construction, location, sculptures, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:38:58 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squaregeorgescain.html1421e556a0b77b28fa9a4f8d079d1888Square Georges Cain, small and beautiful, this shaded park is an outdoor archeological artifact depository, nearby is Square Leopold Achille; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:27:32 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squaredutemple.htmlab3188e9e8efa709610556b9d86b33acSquare du Temple, once the site of the palace and monastery of the powerful Templiers is now a lovely park with cascading water and flowers; location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 14:17:39 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squaredesbatignolles.htmlccc195a7504e2d8861d52e033bdec345Square des Batignolles is the largest park in the 17th Arrondissement, beautifully designed by Alphand, in 1862, including a lake, creek and now century old trees; location, map, photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:55:01 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/squaredelapetiteroquette.html91f6ba3ef07460cbaabc945cd66abe30Square de la Petite Roquette has the unusual history of being a prison for children and then for women is now a lovely park with playgrounds, walking trails and rose bushes. Location, map and photos. Wed, 19 Sep 2018 09:43:23 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/salvadordali.html0b3af4c2685b4f59a46688c40cb24a24Salvador Dali Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:18:43 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/pantheon.htmlf67ba533efedd7bfb075587f85a4ff92Pantheon, the resting place of many of France's great people. Its history of construction, architectural style, original purposes and changes through the years, location, map, hours, admissions. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 21:44:28 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/saint-denis-du-saint-sacrement.htmla8203bc642f28af626dfb0fecb5e9f07Saint Denis du Saint Sacrement was the first parish church built during the Restoration. Its history of construction detailed here including its fine collection of period paintings; location, map, photos Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:15:54 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcmontsouris.htmladd5ff78bc18eebb09530a4993472ca6Parc Montsouris has wide lawns, undulating knolls, a lake, sculptures, playgrounds, a grotto, the longest operating weather station in Paris and the RER; location, map, hours and Paris photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 14:06:33 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/palaisdechaillot.htmla77462ddc10684b94529ca4f2a9af5abPalais de Chaillot, a curved, double-winged palace on the bank of the Seine River opposite the Eiffel Tower; its history, its museums, location, photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 13:40:59 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/notredame.htmlb424653b2d0b536b76e501b1c735a0c2Notre Dame de Paris, built on the Roman temple of Jupiter, now one of the most visited cathedrals in the world. Its history of construction and architecture, location, map, hours, admissions, photo. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:56:29 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museumofmontmartre.html8ae17ab823c0fd2662f83cb576bef199Museum of Montmartre, located in the village of Monmartre, was the studio for many Impressionist artists, includes a history of the building, its collection, admissions, hours, location, map. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:36:13 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museedelorangerie.html72cb54501f9f3bf54909ce76d6fdd02aMusee de l'Orangerie, Orangerie Museum, once a greenhouse is now the showcase of Claude Monet's grand " Water Lilies"; includes the history of the building, location, map, hours, admissions and photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 11:11:27 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcmonceau.htmld398ffe3684e1b444b8b0057dd1cf977Parc Monceau, one of the most beautiful parks in Paris was first built in 1789 by Philippe Egalite including statues, wide lawns, walking trails, large trees, flowerbeds, ponds; location, map, photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:53:40 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcdebercy.htmle87293845950b1617105702112593373Parc de Bercy, from the largest wine warehouse market in the world to an expansive park including Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy and a chic shopping area; location, map and photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 10:30:46 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/montmartretour.html4eae807501a55edc4704dc0e65234ef8Montmartre Tour takes you up to see Sacre Coeur, Church of St. Pierre, the cafes, residences and studios of the many artists who lived along the winding streets of this lovely and vital part of Paris. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:35:40 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/ruecler.html94a6759a9753905ab97f3415a4c4ba99Rue Cler walking tour on a picturesque market street to Invalides Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:28:24 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/saint-nicolas-des-champs.htmla0918dd02e3c57ccda88113d33225da7Saint Nicolas des Champs began as the monastery church of the Priory of Saint Martin des Champs and has a history dating back to the 11th century. Location, map, photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:21:38 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/quartiers.htmlcd48436396f3ed574608960188c15cd6Quartiers of Paris by Arrondissement and map Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:15:17 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcdelavillette.html549730f8c2dee5c24e7349ae1bffdac8Parc de la Villette is the largest park in Paris and includes the City of Science and Industry, a hands-on science exploratorium and the Geode cinema dome and themed gardens; location, map, photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 09:10:21 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/palaisduluxembourg.html2eff810c8d33a2eb6fd1644a837b8b84Palais du Luxembourg and Gardens, its history of construction, architectural style, original purpose, prison during the Revolution, now the Senate Chamber. Its location, map and photos Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:39:36 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/parcandrecitroen.htmlfa50a1535d4e2c8e420340a12ff340ebParc Andre Citroen, once a car factory, now a fascinating park of many different gardens, fountains and helium balloon rides; location, map and lots of photos. Tue, 18 Sep 2018 08:31:58 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museedorsay.html1d778677955a8565e97f3ee6e55482cfMusee d'Orsay, the Orsay Museum, history from train station to museum, all practicalites of the museum: admission fees, hours, location, map, photos Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:40:16 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museedesartsetmetiers.htmldaeadd4e413bd7d0a1a95c86c039cc28Musee des Arts et Metiers, a unique museum of the history of technological development, exhibits of tools, machinery including Foucault's Pendulum; location, map, hours, admissions and lots of photos Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:21:25 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/placedelabastilleandplacedesvosges.htmlc67df17c6e1670d7c278082f22b9ace6Place de la Bastille and Place des Vosges, a walk through Old Paris, past 17th century mansions, museums of history and art, picturesque streets and architecture, photos. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:21:54 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/paristourstreetmarkets.html79d63035e5efeb23500a5b0903d097c6Paris Tour Street Markets these roving markets, or Marche Volants are the mainstay of the family kitchen. Neighborhood markets with lots of local flavor. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:03:50 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/operagarnier.html1d861d63710db2679e2ab18a2da92a47Opera Garnier, its history of construction, architectural style, tour information, hours, admissions, location, map and photos. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:50:12 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/saintetiennedumont.htmle83c9beb719bfc25481ce562bcc1340fSaint Etienne du Mont is one of the most unusual churches in all of Paris. It's colorful history and unique architectural elements detailed here make it a must see; photos. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:31:41 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/quaibranlymuseum.htmle90dfa3a101c637d57d65b271b97ebd6Quai Branly Museum, one of the newest museums and buildings in Paris, is dedicated to indigenous art from Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. Admissions, hours, location, map, photos Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:20:32 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/pariswebsites.html419559cda52b56ec42b6c8925c1b5de8Paris Web Sites offers an extensive list of websites of Paris museums, Paris monuments, Paris Transportation and everything relating to Paris tourism. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:20:04 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museedelamarine.htmlf9a19fd2ccfaa72235f4a8f5e1b32556Musee de la Marine is devoted to everything seafaring and the history of French maritime from the 17th century to the present. Admission fees, hours, Location, map, photos. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:01:15 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/museumofthemiddleages.html6ec309f234bd5ffbc1672995d11c944eMuseum of the Middle Ages, history of the museum, the building and the Roman Baths of Cluny. Here are the famous Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries. Admissions, hours, location, map, photos. Mon, 17 Sep 2018 08:50:22 -0400 https://www.paris-walking-tours.com/Trocadero_to_Invalides_Tour-thankyou.htmlb327039035581eff21637f2fb580d162Trocadero to Invalides Tour thankyou Sun, 16 Sep 2018 20:47:00 -0400