Scandalous Paris-Belle Epoque Brothels & Courtesans | 2 hours

9 Reviews | Paris
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French
  • A private local guide for 2 hours
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food & Drinks

Overview

Learn about Paris erotic 19th and 20th Centuries history. Hear original stories about star courtesans, renowned artists and celebrities. Understand why Paris became the capital of love and pleasure.

Meeting points

Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette.

End point

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Your tour will conclude at Maison Souquet, an old brothel transformed into a hotel & bar.

Itinerary

  • Jardin du Palais Royal

    Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!

    15 minutes

  • Galerie Vivienne

    In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.

    10 minutes

  • Passage des Panoramas

    As it is near the Grands Boulevards, many prostitutes hung out in the Passage des Panoramas. It is even featured in Emile Zola's Nana!

    15 minutes

  • Eglise Notre-Dame de Lorette

    Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.

    15 minutes

  • Fontaine de la Place Saint Georges

    Several popular prostitutes lived in private mansions near Place Saint-Georges, la Païva being one them. Your guide will tell you about the social status of the most popular prostitutes in the 19th century.

    15 minutes

  • Pigalle (Pass By)

    Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller

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April 28100% refund
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9 reviews

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The highlight of my trip!

Published on Aug, 2018

I can't say enough good things about this tour and Ana--she knows so much and her enthusiasm for the subject was infectious! I did a solo tour and it felt like walking around the city with a friend--she answered all of my questions, made suggestions for future visits, and was all around one of the best tour guides I've ever had. The tour itself (which she developed) was amazing--such a great way to learn about famous women of Paris who get short shrift on many other tours. Again: this tour was really the highlight of my trip!

The highlight of my trip!

Published on Aug, 2018

I can't say enough good things about this tour and Ana--she knows so much and her enthusiasm for the subject was infectious! I did a solo tour and it felt like walking around the city with a friend--she answered all of my questions, made suggestions for future visits, and was all around one of the best tour guides I've ever had. The tour itself (which she developed) was amazing--such a great way to learn about famous women of Paris who get short shrift on many other tours. Again: this tour was really the highlight of my trip!

The highlight of my trip!

Published on Aug, 2018

I can't say enough good things about this tour and Ana--she knows so much and her enthusiasm for the subject was infectious! I did a solo tour and it felt like walking around the city with a friend--she answered all of my questions, made suggestions for future visits, and was all around one of the best tour guides I've ever had. The tour itself (which she developed) was amazing--such a great way to learn about famous women of Paris who get short shrift on many other tours. Again: this tour was really the highlight of my trip!

great and fun

Published on May, 2018

Both fun and historically accurate, a lot of walk but the great cocktail at the end is then well deserved.

great and fun

Published on May, 2018

Both fun and historically accurate, a lot of walk but the great cocktail at the end is then well deserved.

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