Visit Paris heritage: monuments, museums, memorial sites

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.

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France's National library

5,00 €

Language: English

Guided tour of the spectacular modern headquarters of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. Its four towers, standing at 80 metres (262 ft.) above the level of the river, house 14 million books and publications available for researchers and the general public to consult. Discover the reading rooms under the towers, with their high, cathedral-style ceilings.

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Let’s meet at the Air and Space Museum

14,00 €

Language: English

Designed in the 60’s, the Boeing-747 and the Concorde have become symbols of commercial aviation. This guided tour takes place in the Paris - Le Bourget Air and Space Museum.

The "Belles Poules": an old Parisian brothel of the 20's

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The "Belles Poules": an old Parisian brothel of the 20's

10,42 €

Language: French

Discover the history of this authentic Parisian building with its architecture and its amazing decoration of the 1920’s during a guided visit!

Heritage walk in the Montmartre vineyards

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Outdoors

Heritage walk in the Montmartre vineyards

12,00 €

Language: French

Walk through the Parisian vineyards during a historical heritage walking tour.

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The salons of Château de Grosbois

13,64 €

Language: French

Step inside Château de Grosbois and take a guided tour through four centuries of French history, from the time of Henri IV to the present day. Language: French speaking visit only.

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Discover Paris Saint-Ouen flea market

17,00 €

Language: English

The ultimate meeting for bargain hunters and vintage lovers!

Classical music concerts in the Château de Grosbois

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Arts - Creation

Classical music concerts in the Château de Grosbois

25,00 €

Language: French

An exclusive programme of classical music concerts held in a prestigious venue: the Château de Grosbois at Boissy-Saint-Léger. Language: French speaking only.

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Savoir-faire

National Archives in the Parisian area

Free visit

Language: French

The National Archives welcome you North-Eastern Paris to discover this contemporary monument behind the scenes and know more about French History since the Revolution. Language: French speaking visit only

Le Printemps : The backstage of a luxury department store

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Le Printemps : The backstage of a luxury department store

12,27 €

Language: French

During this guided visit you will discover the backstage of Printemps department store. From the underground to the gardened rooftop, passing by the Art Deco cupola.

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Follow the Rythm of the Philharmonie

12,27 €

Language: French

Let yourself guided through the 48, 000 m² of Philharmonie de Paris. This leading music venue with its innovative architecture designed by the architects Jean Nouvel and Christian de Portzamparc. Your guide will tell you about the history of the project and the different steps in the construction of this ambitious site. Language: Visits in French only.

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Conservatoire Citroën : the parisian museum with the double chevron logo

10,00 €

Language: French

This historical Citroën museum shows 300 vehicles split up into 4 categories from 1919 to today – styling studies, rally department, competition and collector items.

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Galeries Lafayette Paris guided tour

12,27 €

Language: English

Galeries Lafayette was founded in Paris in December 1893 by Théophile Bader and Alphonse Kahn. It is today both a giant store and an emblematic monument of the capital with a world-wide reputation and welcoming more than 100,000 visitors every day in a 70,000 m² (753,000 sq ft) building.

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The story of fashion icon Yves Saint-Laurent

20,91 €

Language: English

A museum dedicated to Yves Saint-Laurent, one of France’s most talented couturiers. Step through the legendary doors and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the studio where Yves Saint-Laurent designed some of his most famous creations.

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Visit Opera Garnier after hours

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Language: English

Like every sumptuous and famous places, the Palais Garnier of Paris has its mysteries, myths and incredible stories.

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Behind the scenes of the UNESCO headquarters

13,64 €

Language: English

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

Military architecture at the Fort de Sucy

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Military architecture at the Fort de Sucy

Free visit

Language: French speaking visit only.

Fort de Sucy, built between 1879 and 1881, is part of the ‘second ring’ of fortifications around Paris, a defence system designed by military engineer General Séré de Rivières following the siege of the capital in 1870. Free guided tours on the first Sunday of the month.

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The Gare Montparnasse district

11,00 €

Language: French

Explore the area around the Gare Montparnasse with your guide Bruno Granozio and discover some of its architectural gems. Language: French speaking visit only.

Architecture around the Opéra Bastille and the Gare de Lyon

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Architecture around the Opéra Bastille and the Gare de Lyon

11,00 €

Language: French

Join this guided walk of the area around the Gare de Lyon and the Opéra Bastille, where the architecture not only tells the story of Paris but also reflects its modern face. Language: French speaking visit only.

Cité Internationale Universitaire: Paris’s International Student Campus

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Cité Internationale Universitaire: Paris’s International Student Campus

12,00 €

Language: French

Join this guided walking tour of the Cité Internationale, a beautiful student campus on Paris’s southern city limits near Montsouris Park. Our guide, Ania, will explain the history of this exceptional site, from the motivations of its founders to its present-day role.

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The Grosbois equestrian training centre

13,64 €

Language: French

Visit the Grosbois training centre for race horses, the trotters’ last stop before Vincennes hippodrome races. This is an opportunity to explore an exceptional privately-owned site dedicated to harness racing and steeped in cultural heritage. Language: French speaking visit only.

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The museum of art and history of Saint-Denis

5,00 €

Language: English

The museum of art and history of Saint-Denis is located in a former Carmelite convent built in the XVIIth century. This remarquable place presents various and unique collections.

Paris Walking tours

Discover La Défense district

19,17 €

Language: English

This guided walking tour will lead you to La Défense, the major business district of Paris. You will discover the history and architecture of La Défense...