Tours
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Spooky Paris
Paris or some variation of the city has existed for the past two thousand years. It has survived revolutions, regime changes, plagues, and barbarity to become the beautiful and (comparatively) tranquil city that it is today. But two thousand years is a long time and cities have a way of remembering what has taken place. The French may not be known for their ghost stories but that doesn't mean they don't have any - you just have to know where to look. Come along and explore the darker side of Paris' history and all the parts they leave out of the guidebooks.
Sapphic Paris
Paris has long been a place for those living on the edges of society, the non-conformers, and those wishing to live life a little differently. This reputation has meant that Paris has welcomed many famous thinkers, writers, and artists. And many of them were queer women. There have always been lesbians in Paris, but they have often gone unacknowledged. This tour explores the sites and lives of the queer women who helped define Paris, with a particular focus on one of the golden periods of queerness in the city, les années folles.
Queer Paris
Queer people have been at the heart of Paris' history for as long as the city has been here. Known as a city of creatives and free-thinkers, there have been niches carved out for those not living conventionally expected lives. Communities have sprung up and institutions founded, some ephemeral while others are still standing today. From royalty to revolution, and plenty of other people and events in between, come and explore the LGBT+ people who have shaped this city and been shaped by it.
Paris of Les Misérables
Victor Hugo's Les Misérables has become a beloved film and musical but at its base it is a literary icon. The story itself has become well-known, having been read, seen, and heard across countries and decades. But the novel itself can be daunting, clocking in at around 1,000 pages and (lovingly) referred to as ‘the brick'. Really, though, it is a story of love - familial, platonic, and for the values we hold dearest. It is also a love letter to Paris from a man who lived and breathed the city, its arrondissements, its characters. Discover Paris as Victor Hugo knew and documented it, seeing key sites and considering the events and characters of Les Misérables in their original context.
St Germain des Pres
A storied and historic district of Paris, St Germain des Prés is nestled in the centre of the Left Bank. Tucked in between the glamorous 7th arrondissement to the west and the bohemian 5th arrondissement to the east, the 6th is a melange of the best of both. This district has been a hub of intellectual and artistic activity, with many thinkers, writers, and inventors living or working along these roads. See for yourself the inspiration that St Germain has offered to creatives and intellectuals throughout the past, present, and (without a doubt) future.
Latin Quarter
The Latin Quarter is Paris' academic heart. From the numerous universities found here (many of which were originally founded in the 5th arrondissement in the medieval period), to the prestigious schools and research centres which still pervade, there is a sense of learning and curiosity in the air. This may explain why many writers, artists, and thinkers have lived, worked, or visited the neighbourhood. This tour explores ancient sites of learning as well as many of the more recent additions and modifications. We will also meet many figures of the Latin Quarter, some passing through and others spending years here, and discover their contributions to Paris.