As a part of the Été du Canal festival, enjoy a round trip guided cruise from the Bassin de la Villette to the Bondy bridge to discover the intense relationship between street art and the Ourcq canal. The street-art cruises of July 16 and July 30 are translated in FSL (French Sign Language).
Get on board the Pierre-Simon Girard boat for a cruise on the Canal de l’Ourcq from the Parc de La Poudrerie to Paris, at the Bassin de La Villette. And why not come back the other way on your bike ? This cruise is a great opportunity to discover the History of the fluvial heritage of Paris in a delighting natural context.
Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.
As part of the Été du Canal summer event, in partnership with La Manufacture 111, we invite you to enjoy a musical round trip commented cruise from the Bassin de la Villette to the bridge of Bondy.
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.
Discover Paris differently! Let yourself be surprised by this unique and atypical cruise which combines the charms of the Saint-Martin canal in the heart of Paris to the Seine and the historical landscape and monuments of the capital.
Want to relax after work? Embark on a tour of the Seine River before melting into the Parisian night.
Embark at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay, on the Seine, glide past the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre... There's the Passerelle des Arts and the Institut de France, Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame, the magnificent mansions on Ile Saint Louis. Then, suddenly, it's adventure, the first lock, the entrance to the Canal Saint Martin.
Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.
Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.
As part of the Été du Canal summer event, in partnership with La Manufacture 111, we invite you to enjoy a musical round trip commented cruise from the Bassin de la Villette to the bridge of Bondy.
A romantic and unusual cruise from the Paris-Arsenal marina at Bastille to the Bassin de la Villette, passing through the Parc de la Villette.
Relive the period that marked French history 80 years ago, and immerse yourself in the historical and political context of the Occupation of Paris in the 20th century, on this unforgettable guided tour. N.B. : The visit with a scheduled date is only available for 2 people or more (from €140).
The historic Jewish quarter is found in the charming preserved district of the Marais and is concentrated around the rue des Rosiers. The walk brings to life the fascinating history of the Jewish population that has been in France for more than 2000 years.
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.
An unusual 75-minute cruise from the Port de l'Arsenal at Bastille to discover the hidden treasures of the Canal Saint-Martin.
Discover Paris differently! Let yourself be surprised by this unique and atypical cruise which combines the charms of the Saint-Martin canal in the heart of Paris to the Seine and the historical landscape and monuments of the capital.
Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.
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.
Embark at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay, on the Seine, glide past the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre... There's the Passerelle des Arts and the Institut de France, Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame, the magnificent mansions on Ile Saint Louis. Then, suddenly, it's adventure, the first lock, the entrance to the Canal Saint Martin.
Visit and discover Paris with Explore Paris: book your tickets for unusual and unexpensive guided walking tours with local guides to explore the alternative attractions and secret spots of the capital city. Enjoy a cruise on the Paris canals and rivers, an exotic food tour, a bike ride or simply gaze at the beauty of Paris’ heritage. Our tours are perfect to explore the cosmopolitan culture of Paris. The City of Lights is waiting for you! Best of all, some of these visits are free. Customized private tours can be organized to visit Paris with friends or family without strangers.
Here are some visit ideas to book on exploreparis.com : See the districts around the Parisian stations (Gare Montparnasse, Gare de Lyon, Gare de l’Est, Gare du Nord). Otherwise, you can discover the shooting places of famous films in Paris with Juliette Dubois. You can also admire graffs during guided visits on the steps of a Parisian street-artist. These few visits are only a couple of examples to realize all the activities and visits to do all year in and around Paris !
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Explore Paris from a different perspective, discover its different districts during your touristic stay thanks to our numerous visits: the Latin Quarter, Montmartre, the place de la Concorde and the Louvre, etc. Tourists can also explore the Greater Paris during guided visits: birdwatching in Vincennes, memorial of deportation Bobigny station, Paris Saint Ouen flea market tour...