Notre-Dame Cathedral Exterior & Latin Quarter Guided Tour

Highlights

• Fontaine Saint-Michel, a dramatic 19th-century fountain with a striking statue
• St. Séverin Church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture
• Cluny Roman Baths, remnants of the grand Roman city of Lutetia
• Panthéon, a neoclassical mausoleum where French icons lay to rest
• The legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral

Description

Discover the historic heart of Paris with an expert guide as you explore the charming streets of the Latin Quarter and admire the magnificent Notre-Dame Cathedral from the outside.

This immersive walking tour will transport you through centuries of history, from Roman times to the present day.

Your journey begins around the majestic Fontaine Saint-Michel, a dramatic 19th-century fountain featuring a striking statue of Archangel Michael defeating the Devil.

Stroll in the Latin Quarter’s small, lively and cobblestone streets. to the beautiful St. Séverin Church, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Marvel at its medieval stained-glass windows and double ambulatory, one of the most stunning examples in Paris. Your guide will reveal fascinating stories about this lesser-known but enchanting hidden gothic gem.

Step back in time as you admire the impressive ruins of the Cluny Roman Baths, remnants of the grand Roman city of Lutetia. Discover how these baths played a central role in the daily life of Paris’s early inhabitants and learn about the adjacent Cluny Museum’s treasures.

Continue uphill to the awe-inspiring Panthéon, a neoclassical mausoleum where French icons like Voltaire, Rousseau, Victor Hugo, and Marie Curie rest. Your guide will share the story of this landmark, originally built as a church but later transformed into a monument to French excellence where rest France’s great minds.

Follow your guide along a picturesque and historic street lined with bookshops, cafés, and hidden courtyards. During this charming stroll feel the essence of the Latin Quarter, a district that has been the intellectual and artistic hub of Paris for centuries.

Right next to Notre Dame Cathedral, nestled in a quiet square, St. Julien le Pauvre is one of the oldest churches in Paris, dating back to the 12th century. This charming Byzantine-style church offers a unique contrast to the grandeur of Notre-Dame. Learn about its fascinating history and its role in the city's medieval past.
Your tour culminates at the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral.
Though the interior remains forbidden for guided tours, with your guide you’ll admire its stunning façade, magnificent sculptures, and legendary gargoyles. Your guide will recount the cathedral’s dramatic history, from its medieval origins to the tragic 2019 fire.

You also have the option of experiencing the magic of Paris like never before. A captivating 1 hour boat tour on the most beautiful avenue in the city of lights, the iconic Seine River. With audio explanations available in 11 languages, get to see panoramic views of the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and Ile de la Cité where Paris was born, Les Invalides, where Napoleon rests, Musée d’Orsay, Hôtel de Ville, Louvre Museum, Place de la Concorde and Grand Palais all from the water passing under the most beautiful bridges of the Seine River.

Follow your guide to uncover all secrets of the origins of Paris, historical and cultural, lively and colourful…

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