Heritage

Jewish Paris Tour

This tour of Paris's historic Jewish Quarter takes place in the charming, well-preserved Marais district and focuses on Rue des Rosiers. As you walk through the area, you will learn about the fascinating history of the Jewish population in France, which dates back more than 2,000 years.

100% electric cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin departing from Port de l'Arsenal

Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.

100% electric cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin departing from Quai de Valmy

Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.

Happy Hour evening cruise on the Seine

Want to relax after work? Embark on a tour of the Seine River before melting into the Parisian night.

Visite les clés de l'art contemporain au Mac Val

Occupation and Liberation of Paris, from 1940 to 1944

Relive the period that marked French history 80 years ago and immerse yourself in the historical and political context of the Occupation of Paris during ww2 in the 20th century on this unforgettable guided walking tour.Note: The scheduled tour is only available for groups of two or more people (from €140).

Paris's famous covered and secret passages

Enjoy a walking tour with a passionate guide to discover all the known and secret covered passages of Paris.

Dominique Schnapper et Alain Finkielkraut - rencontre au mahJ

Saint-Denis Basilica guided tour

Less known than Notre-Dame de Paris or Sacré-Cœur, Saint-Denis Cathedral is nevertheless a major Parisian landmark. Our English speaking guide will take you on a trip through the History of French royalty, funeral art and Gothic architecture in a chronological order. You will then discover the Fabrique de la flèche or factory of the spire.

Montmartre in songs

The guide and singer Anne-Sophie Guerrier brings you on a musical journey through Montmartre. This visit will retrace the life of famous singers who lived in the neighborhood : Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida...

Behind the scenes of the UNESCO headquarters

Discover the headquarters of one of the most prestigious international organizations during an exclusive tour of the UNESCO house in Paris.

Classical music concerts in the Château de Grosbois

An exclusive program of classical music concerts taking place in a prestigious gallery: the Château de Grosbois, at Boissy-Saint-Léger, in the Val-de-Marne (94), 40 minutes away from Paris. Look out: contributors will speak in french only!

Express cruise through Old Paris on the Canal Saint-Martin

An unusual 75-minute cruise from the Port de l'Arsenal at Bastille to discover the hidden treasures of the Canal Saint-Martin.

Classical concert at Château de Santeny

Enjoy our first concert of the season in the prestigious salons of the Château de Santeny on Tuesday 16 October at 8.30pm. A selection of romantic pieces by Rossini, Massenet, Saint-Saëns and Debussy will be performed by a trio of violin, flute and harp. Free tour of the castle before the concert.

Visite sonore accessible également aux déficients visuels : La Seconde Guerre mondiale par le prisme de la radio

Street art cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq

A cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq departing from the Bassin de la Villette, where Thomasine Zoler, a street art specialist, will tell you the fascinating story of the works and the artists. You'll learn how street art evolved in Paris, discover the varied techniques used by graffiti artists and understand the symbiotic relationship between the Canal de l'Ourcq and this ever-changing art form.

Guided tour of the Museum of Jewish Art and History

The Museum of Jewish Art and History (mahJ) replaced the Museum of Jewish Art, created in 1948 by survivors of the Shoah. It is housed, since 1998, in Hotel de Saint-Aignan, one of the most beautiful mansions of the Marais neighborhood in Paris. Its great collection features the evolution of the Jewish world.

Walking Tour of the Jewish Marais

Join le Marais historic district guided walking tour to discover Paris Jewish culture past and present.

In the footsteps of Karl Marx in Paris

This guided historical walking tour shows how Paris was a major source of inspiration in the development of Karl Marx's economic, political and social theories. Enter the 19th-century Parisian life of Karl Marx, accompanied by the peerless guide Anouk Colombani, in collaboration with the Museum of Live History of Montreuil. 

The Parisian Chinatown

Discover the Chinatown district of the south of Paris with this guided tour. You will learn many things about Asian community of Paris : temples, food, usages.

Historical Guided Tour within hôtels particuliers of the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis in Paris

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating aventure of Paris's historic treasures during an exclusive guided tour of the Ile de la Cité and the Ile Saint-Louis, with a passionate guide from L’Echappée Belle, who will reveal the secrets and fascinating history behind each iconic monument and hôtel particulier (private mansion).

The Paris Marais: the birthplace of parisian private mansions

Explore the elegant essence of Paris's Marais district on a captivating guided tour, by L'Echappée Belle, of its sumptuous hôtels particuliers. 

Parisian Père Lachaise cemetery: in the kingdom of celebrities

L'Echappée Belle will take you through the graves of renowned figures of Parisian Père-Lachaise cemetery. Discover this famous cemetery, a parisian relaxing place in the shade of the big trees.

Parisian Splendours: guided tour from the Place de la Concorde to the Louvre

A guided tour of Place de la Concorde, the most iconic spot in Paris! Discover France's rich heritage and the interactions between France and other countries throughout history. 

The French Revolution in the Paris Marais

With your guide from Interkultur, dive into the tumult of the French Revolution in Paris, where every stone in the Marais harbours the secrets of an era seething with ideals and revolt.

Saint-Denis Revealed: History, Secrets and Changes

The historical richness of Saint-Denis is often overlooked. Join us in a city in constant transformation, where medieval heritage and contemporary urban life meet at every street corner.

Paris orientation tour

Starting from the Latin Quarter and its vibrant history, the tour will explore the Cité island, just across the river with must see places from the outside, like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie, the old Paris courthouse, the first palace of the Kings of France in Paris, before the Louvre.

Art route at Paris Père Lachaise cemetery: in the footsteps of the great masters

Join us on this two-hour tour to discover the poets, writers, musicians and painters in their final resting place, the Père-Lachaise cemetery.

Memorial of the former deportation station of Bobigny

Following a vast restoration and development project, the memorial of the former deportation station of Bobigny opened its doors on January 18, 2023. Visit this site with a guide, and discover the only example in France of a railway site used for the deportation of Jews that has remained almost in its original state.

Guided tour of the Shoah Memorial Drancy

This historical guided tour will take you to the Shoah Memorial, in Drancy, a place of history and education, opposite the Cité de la Muette also known as the World War Two Drancy internment camp.

Women in the Paris Commune (1871) !

Join local guide Anouk Colombani on a tour of the streets of Paris in the footsteps of the women who took action during the Paris Commune.

Historical guided tour of Montmartre

Thanks to a guided tour that follows the Montmartre hill towards the rue de Clignancourt before starting its ascent and descent, discover the stories of the popular and working-class Montmartre with local guide Anouk Colombani.

Haussmann's renovation of Paris : the birth of a mythical city

Follow this captivating journey through modern Paris, combining history, urban planning and the timeless charm of the Grand Boulevards, during this guided tour proposed by L'Echappée Belle.