Private Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance
ID: GYG829224-1316489
Category:
Country: Luxembourg
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the critical sites of Paris during its darkest days under Nazi occupation. Uncover hidden stories and a deeper understanding of the city's wartime history.
Explore the critical sites of Paris during its darkest days under Nazi occupation and its heroic moments of resistance and liberation. Uncover hidden stories, providing a deeper understanding of the city's wartime history through its iconic landmarks.
Walk through the historic streets where the French Resistance secretly operated, with the Gestapo nearby. Discover the neighborhood’s vital role in underground publications like Defense de France.
Follow the paths of Jean Moulin, a hero who unified the Resistance. Learn how clandestine meetings and acts of defiance paved the way for eventual liberation.
Once headquarters for the Luftwaffe, the opulent Jardin du Luxembourg holds secrets of the Nazi occupation. Imagine the contrast between its peaceful present and its dark wartime role.
Visit the Saint-Michel District, a powerful symbol of resistance, which witnessed defiant riots against Nazi rule in 1942. Visit sites like the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge from the Gestapo.
Reflect on the tragic roundup of Jewish families during the Vel d'Hiv raid, and visit the somber Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, which honors those sent to concentration camps.
Experience the city’s final days of occupation, from tense Nazi control to the jubilant celebrations of freedom. Explore how Paris handled the aftermath of war, including the complexities of collaboration and rebuilding.
Highlights
- Walk through the historic streets where the French Resistance secretly operated
- Follow the paths of Jean Moulin, a hero who unified the Resistance
- Reflect on the tragic roundup of Jewish families during the Vel d'Hiv raid
- Visit the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge from the Gestapo
- City’s final days of occupation, from Nazi control to celebrations of freedom
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tour involves significant walking, wear comfortable shoes
Be prepared for any weather, bring appropriate clothing
Respect the solemnity of memorials and sites
Next to the Saint Michael Monument the guide will be holding Mister Llama mascot
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Paris WWII sites
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- We can start the tour closer to your hotel if it’s conveniently located along the tour route.)
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
