Montpellier: Private Medieval City Walking Tour
ID: GYG1229740-1886296
Categorie:
Land: Frankrijk
Duur:
02:00 uren
Beschrijving
Walking private tour of the medieval city of Montpellier, see the remaining city walls, the birth place of Jacques Ier d'Aragon/James I of Aragon also named "the Conqueror" and walk the Santiago trail
This is a private walking tour of the medieval city of Montpellier. Patrice will meet you on the steps of the Opera House on the Comedie square and take you through the intricate streets of the medieval city also known as "Ecusson". You will learn about the city’s history, culture, and economy from the time of its creation in 985 to now. You will see the remains of the original historic walls surrounding Montpellier, briefly walk the Santiago trail, see the birth place of Jacques Ier d'Aragon / James I of Aragon also named "the Conqueror", you will discover the place where Marie de Montpellier married Pierre II D'Aragon and learn about the brief passage of Nostradamus at the medicine school of Montpellier. You will see the imprint that Louis XIV left on the city of Montpellier and understand how Montpellier transformed itself during the 1800's; you will walk in the steps of Jean Moulin, the chief of the French resistance. Through this time travel walk you will also discover all of the charming squares and churches that Montpellier has to offer..
Hoogtepunten
- See the birth place of Jacques Ier d'Aragon or James I of Aragon "the Conqueror"
- See the remaining walls of the city and walk the Santiago trail
- See the imprint left by Louis XIV on the city of Montpellier
- Understand how Montpellier transformed itself during the 1800
- Walk on the steps of Jean Moulin, the chief of the French resistance
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
The tour is family-friendly and casual
The guide, Patrice was born and raised in Montpellier and lived in the United States for many years; He is fluent in both English and French
Walks is about 6 km
Check Patrice's 5 star review on Get Your Guide under 'private Montpellier tour'
Will meet between the front of the opera house and the fountain of the 3 graces on place de la comedie
INCLUDED
- Guided private walking tour of Montpellier's historical old city
- View of the remaining city walls
- Walk along the Santiago trail
- Visit the church where Marie de Montpellier married Pierre II D'Aragon
- See the birth place of Jacques Ier d'Aragon
- Learn about the legend of St Roch and his protection of Pilgrims
- See Louis XIV's legacy left on the city (Arc the Triumph, Peyrou)
- See the medicine's school/Cathedral St Peter
- Understand the changes of architecture during the 1800's
- Follow in Jean Moulin's foot steps
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Transportation to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to museum and tourist sites
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
