the classic walk
The Classic Walk offers a complete overview of Paris. Virtually every major site in the city center is covered and guests leave with a fantastic orientation and new appreciation for the 'City of Light'. We’ll begin near Notre Dame and finish at the Eiffel Tower
Highlights of this walk include:
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Notre Dame – learn about the cathedral’s history, architecture, detailed façade and the coronation of a famous, albeit short, emperor.
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St. Chapelle – built to house Christ’s crown of thorns and a piece of His cross.
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Louvre Museum – former seat of the French throne and now the grandest museum in the world.
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Musée D’Orsay – world famous for its Impressionist collection.
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Lunch - settle down at a charming café nestled in the Tuileries Gardens (not included).
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Place de la Concorde – site of royal beheadings during the Revolution.
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Champs-Elysées – the most famous avenue in the world.
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Arc de Triomphe – commissioned by Napoléon in honor of his army’s victories.
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Pont Alexander III – the most beautiful bridge in the city.
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Les Invalides & Napoléon’s Tomb – beautiful complex topped with the golden dome over the Emperor’s tomb.
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Ecole Militaire – former French military school with World War II damage still scarring the façade.
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Eiffel Tower – built in 1889 and still the eternal symbol of Paris.
Dates & Times
February 15 - November 30: Everyday at 10am.
(Schedule may slightly change December 1 –
February 14.)
Duration
3 hours and 30 min
Price
$32
Notes
*Tours run rain or shine.
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