Discover the history and culture of graffiti in the 20th arrondissement of Paris in Belleville and Ménilmontant, two popular neighborhoods made for urban and artistic expression.
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!
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 for a cruise on the Canal de l’Ourcq, from the Bassin de La Villette to the Parc de la Poudrerie. And why not take your bke with you to come back on the cycle path of the canal ? It is a great opportunity to discover the industrial heritage of the Prisian rivers in a dilightful natural atmosphere.
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.
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.
A romantic and unusual cruise from the Paris-Arsenal marina to Bastille at 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 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 neightborhood : Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida...
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.
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.
Discover the backstage of the famous Grand Slam tournament field Roland-Garros
Get on board for a cruise on the Canal de l’Ourcq, from the Bassin de La Villette to the Parc de la Poudrerie. And why not take your bke with you to come back on the cycle path of the canal ? It is a great opportunity to discover the industrial heritage of the Prisian rivers in a dilightful natural atmosphere.
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.
Come and dance to the sound of hip-hop, funk, soul and even more genre during a musical cruise on the Ourcq canal. It's the opportunity to discover or rediscover the atmosphere of the famous Black Pearl during l'Été du canal.
Discover the history and culture of graffiti in the 20th arrondissement of Paris in Belleville and Ménilmontant, two popular neighborhoods made for urban and artistic expression.
Let’s dive for two hours into the history of the cinema around the Eiffel Tower, the star among the stars, and the district of Passy.
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.
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.
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...