Centre Pompidou

Marvel at the "inside-out" architecture of this controversial building which houses the world's largest modern art museum. Your guide will share a brief overview of what the building means to Parisians who have a love-hate relationship with this colorful landmark. You might decide to return at a later time and pay to visit inside for the current exhibits or you can take a free ride up to the top for a fabulous view of Paris from up high.

5 minutes

Cloitre des Billettes

Take a peek behind the door to journey back to a medieval time as your guide shares the brief history of one of the last remaining cloisters in Paris.

5 minutes

Impasse des Arbaletriers

Stroll down this medieval 15th centruy dead-end road named for a crossbow shooting range and hear about it's history that dates back to buildings from the 13th century. Your guide will also explain why this charming street is shiny and new on one side and gritty on the other side, complete with street art and graffiti.

10 minutes

La Rue des Rosiers

Wander down this classic photo-worthy street in the Jewish quarter of the Marais and learn about a culture that has withstood the gentrification of recent times. Your guide can help point out some of the remaining authentic deli's and shops and give you time to pop in and treat yourself to a snack

15 minutes

Bibliotheque historique de la ville de Paris

Visit this historic library housed in one of the oldest mansions in the Marais, the Hôtel de Lamoignon. Take a peek inside and make your plans to return and explore the over 1 million books, documents and maps with details of Paris from the 16th century to present day Paris.

10 minutes

Musee Carnavalet - Histoire de Paris

Discover the Musee Carnavalet, the city’s top history museum and one of the city's rare examples of Renaissance architecture. Soak up the regal atmosphere as you stroll along the picturesque gardens

5 minutes

Fontaines de la Place des Vosges

Stroll through the Place des Vosges, a 17th-century square once home to Victor Hugo. You and your guide and fellow travelers may like to sit for a moment amidst the welcoming grounds as your guide regales you with stories about this epicenter of the Marais

10 minutes

Jardin de l'Hotel de Sully

Meander through this scenic courtyard of a private mansion, built in the early 17th century when the Marais was especally notable for it's royal and upper class residents and visitors and which today is responsible for the management of historic buildings and monuments

10 minutes

Seine River (Pass By)

Optional upgrade: This one-hour river cruise begins and ends at the Eiffel Tower and lets you see Paris in a new way — from the water. You will pass by landmarks like Notre Dame, the Petit Palais, the Musée d'Orsay, the Conciergerie, and more. Your ticket is good for a one-hour cruise along the Seine anytime within one year of the date of your tour.

Eiffel Tower (Pass By)

Pass by the Eiffel Tower during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

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Pass by the Notre Dame Cathedral during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

Petit Palais (Pass By)

Pass by the Petit Palais during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade

Musee d'Orsay (Pass By)

Pass by the Musée d'Orsay during the optional Seine River cruise upgrade