Paris Walking Tour - The French Revolution
- Location:Paris, France
- Duration:2 hours (approx.)
- TOUR Code:3588REVOLUTION
History comes alive on the Paris Revolution Walking Tour, exploring one of the most important events in modern history. On this fascinating two-hour stroll through Paris' tumultuous history, you'll learn about the troubled times that led up to the storming of the Bastille, the capture of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, the Reign of Terror and the bloody results of the guillotine.
Highlights
- Two-hour French Revolution Walk through Paris
- Experience a different side to Paris on an informative guided walk
- See the buildings and sites where historic events took place
- Place de la Concorde where King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette were guillotined
- See the Conciergerie Palace and the site of the Bastille Prison
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Sights of the French Revolution Walking Tour include:
- Bastille Prison - the raiding of this prison sparked the French Revolution
- Les Invalides - over 30,000 arms were stolen from here in order to attack the Bastille
- Place de la Concorde - site of the beheadings of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, among many others
- Tuileries Palace - the site of the royal palace that served as a prison for King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in the Tuileries Gardens
- Conciergerie - the prison overlooking the Seine River where Marie Antoinette was held
- National Assembly - site of the lower house of the French Legislative branch
- Reign of Terror - the years following the Revolution that saw chaos, betrayal and murder
Schedule Details
Place de la Concorde, Paris
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3:00pm
Duration:2 hours (approx.)
Return details:Concludes at Notre Dame at approximately 5:00pm
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Additional Information
- Walking tour
- Local guide
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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A really amazing walking tour for those interested in history. I read a lot about french ... Read more ›
Anastasiia M, May 2012
This was a great tour, it was hard to believe I was standing where all the action happened a ... Read more ›
Gabrielle B, May 2012
