Top Experiences in Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

Immerse yourself in Paris' medieval heritage with our exclusive Notre Dame and Sainte Chapelle Tour. Discover the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, learn about its history and marvel at its grandeur. Explore the hidden medieval churches of the Ile de la Cité, one of the most ancient areas in Paris, uncovering their stories and artistic treasures. Conclude your journey at Sainte Chapelle, where stunning stained glass windows will leave you in awe. Our knowledgeable local guide will take you on a captivating journey, sharing fascinating stories and historical insights about each monument along the way. Prepare to be enthralled as you delve into the rich narratives and legends that bring these monuments to life. Your guide's expertise will ensure an immersive experience, where every step is filled with intriguing tales and deepened appreciation for the historical significance of each monument.

Visit Paris like you want to! Whether you are a foodie, a fashionista, or a history geek, we'll craft the perfect itinerary for you.

We are Walid and Clara, two passionate Parisians here to help you make the most of your time in Paris. During this half-day tour, we'll introduce you to the local culture and ensure you don't miss some of the must-sees. We'll also share our hidden gems and favorite restaurants with you.
For first-timers in Paris, we'll happily give you plenty of suggestions! If you've been to the city a few times, we'll surprise you with things you've never thought of doing!

- No fixed itinerary; we create it together over the phone
- A private guide with you the whole day
- Meet up in your hotel lobby
- Walking tour with public transportation (upgrade to a private car available for an extra fee)

The sample itinerary shows what someone interested in a walking tour of the left bank could do.

Ready to discover the magic of the Latin Quarter? Your local guide will show its secrets on this 90-minute tour by ExperienceFirst. This area is steeped in history and has a unique charm that's hard to resist. We'll kick things off at the famous Saint Michel Fountain, a spot known for its stunning architecture. From there, we'll take a leisurely stroll down the picturesque Rue de la Huchette.

Of course, we can't miss the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, a true Gothic masterpiece. And for book lovers, a visit to the delightful Shakespeare and Company bookstore is a must. We'll also explore the medieval Church of Saint Julien de Pauvre, known for its intricate carvings and beautiful stained glass.

Next up is the renowned Panthéon, a building with a rich history as a church, mausoleum, and government center. We'll wrap up our tour in the serene Luxembourg Gardens.

This ExperienceFirst tour is a fantastic way to dive into the history and culture of Paris's Latin Quarter.

Discover Paris landmarks in a few hours ! Start your tour by visiting the oldest bridge in town: the Pont Neuf. Then walk through "Île de la Cité" ("City Island", where Paris was founded by the romans), admiring monuments like Conciergerie, Sainte Chapelle and Notre Dame Cathedral. Explore the latin district and its landmarks: Saint Michel Fountain, Rue de la Huchette and Saint Severin church. Cross the river Seine back to the right bank passing through Hotel the Ville (City Hall) and Tour Saint Jacques (amazing gothic tower), as you head to the whimsy Stravinsky Fontaine. Sit at a crepe house for enjoying delicious french crêpes. After, take the metro to go in 3 stops to the Louvre area. There, explore the Royal Palace gardens, the fantastic Galerie Vivienne with its old boutiques and its tile floor and the amazing oval room in the National Library building. From there, head back to the Louvre where you will go inside with your skip the line tickets.

Follow the path of the famous Woody Allen's comedy movie Midnight in Paris. Travel through the locations where one of the best romantic comedies was filmed. Feel the vibe of the Latin Quarter and immerse yourself in the inimitable atmosphere of the city while recalling the scenes from the movie. Create a perfect image of the French capital and take a chance to see some backdrops beyond the city. Stroll along the bank of the River Seine, admire the beautiful bridges Pont Neuf and Pont Alexandre III, enjoy great architecture, and see the must-see landmarks.

Get inside the movie as you stroll through the streets of Paris shot in Midnight in Paris
Be captivated by the stories as told by your passionate guide
Broaden your horizons as you learn interesting information about the sites and the movie backdrop
Revel in the atmosphere of the old city and get to know why it was an inspiration for so many writers, musicians, and filmmakers.

Visit Paris by day in this Citroën 2CV. Cute and funny, it attracts attention and sympathy while allowing you to admire Paris in all its splendor, with its convertible roof.

The advantage of the daytime tour is that the monuments we pass will still be open. You will see the rhythm of the city.

We will pass by the main monuments such as the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, the Opéra Garnier, the Grand and Petit Palais, the Pont Alexandre III, the Invalides and Notre Dame. We will also cover famous squares such as Place Vendôme, Place Concorde, Place Dauphine and Place Furstemberg. We will explore Saint-Germain and its legendary cafés frequented by famous writers such as Hemingway and Fitzgerald. We will pass by the oldest restaurant in Paris, where Franklin Roosevelt and Napoleon ate, and down the smallest street in Paris. Finally, we will follow the Seine, passing under the Pont Neuf and the Pont des Arts.

See all of Paris' noteworthy sights in just one day accompanied by an expert local guide. You'll make the most of your time with pre-reserved tickets to the Louvre Museum to see the Mona Lisa and many other masterpieces. Explore the City of Light by foot on city strolls through Montmartre and Ile de la Cité, where you'll see the ongoing restoration at Notre Dame. Head over to Trocadero Square for a stunning view of the Eiffel Tower. Then, pick up a ticket for a Seine River cruise to take in a Paris sunset from the water. With a small group, expert guide, and all the logistics taken care of, there's no better way to see Paris' major sights in one single day.

Tight on time and want to see it all...This is the tour for you. We will cover all the highlights and some unexpected spots along the way. You could never navigate to these monuments fast enough on your own. Make the most of a layover or short trip. Free up that cafe time by getting the major sightseeing done in one grand adventure. Small Private group only. qa car can be requested if mobility is an issue at an extra cost. Be sure to share your WhatsApp number so we can coordinate at arrival. Lunch can be arranged or you can eat on the go depending on the length of time you have to spend in the city. approximately 3-4 miles of walking so wear good shoes and don't forget an umbrella, the weather can be unpredictable. Now let's go out there and have some fun!

Take a 2.5-hour Semi-Private (8 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most beloved neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You'll start by Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. This semi-private tour is limited to 8 people to provide personal attention from a guide.

Dive into the "Left Bank Film Tour," a cinematic adventure through Paris that brings the magic of movies to life. This isn't just a walking tour; it's a comprehensive cinematic exploration where you'll relive iconic movie moments. Visit the romantic Pont des Arts, walk the vibrant Rue Mouffetard, and explore the charming nooks that starred in "Midnight in Paris" and "Amélie." You'll do more than see—you'll engage with the very essence of each film through interactive storytelling and behind-the-scenes insights shared by our expert guide.

Capture your own film-inspired photos, learn about the art of location selection, and discover hidden stories behind the scenes. This journey offers a unique blend of Parisian charm and cinematic history, making you feel as if you've stepped into the screen. Experience Paris in an unforgettable way, walking in the footsteps of movie legends and seeing the city through a filmmaker's eye.

With a exclusive guide, take a 2.5-hour walking tour of one of Paris’ oldest and most iconic neighborhoods—the Latin Quarter. You’ll start by the Notre-Dame Cathedral before making your way on foot to the playground of French students and the Lost Generation. Sights include the Panthéon and Luxembourg Garden. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

See the top attractions of Paris as well as off-the-beaten-path sights on a private tour with a personal guide. Designed for those with a limited amount of time in the city who want to see as much as possible, this tour can be customized to take in the historical and cultural landmarks that interest you most. Select between a car tour and walking tour when booking.

A journey in the movie : With Classic 60's Paris Tours, visit Paris during a 2h Tour in a Vintage French Car with open-top, passing specifically by Midnight In Paris places !

Lets discover Paris differently, though an harmonized itinerary sharing most highlights of Paris and places and districts such as the Pantheon, the Luxembourg Gardens, the Palais-Royal, or the Pont des Arts… This tour allows you to go to the four corners of the city through the locations of Midnight In Paris. And beyond a course full of anecdotes about the series, your local French guide share his knowledge of the history and architecture of the City of Light.

During this tour, let’s take some breaks in iconic places and enjoy take pictures of our classic French car and you !

Definitively the best way to travel in time as in the movie, and discover Paris differently. You can hop into the car after easy pickup and let your guide you through the City of Light, offering helpful narration as you go.

With a private English speaking guide and separate driver, you will be dropped right outside the sites with your guide. With no worries about parking, you will be protected from bad weather and enjoy the luxury of a private guide and separate driver working together to maximise what you can see in a day. This is an adventure through the City of Light. Paris' squares and gardens will open their hearts as we explore everything from Napoleon's Empire to Nazi occupation, from the French Revolution the world's leading artists - Paris is at the centre of European history - beautiful, imaginative and filled with iconic sites and hidden secrets. Whether it is taking the perfect photo by the Eiffel Tower, absorbing history at the Arc de Triomph, enjoying Bohemia at Montmartre, or feasting through a market, we will cover the entire city in a day. Enjoy a typically French bistro for lunch. With an entertaining and insightful guide, prepare to see Paris through the eyes of a Parisien. Bienvenue!

Feel the magic of Paris in this unique Full Day Private Tour visiting the most emblematic places of the city. Walk through the beautiful Tuileries Gardens until Place de la Concorde, where Marie Antoinette was beheaded and the Champs-Elysées starts. Relax and watch the bohemian Parisian life, while you have your coffee sitting in a cafe bar with typical round tables.
Enter the beautiful St. Chapelle with your skip the line tickets, where you'll be struck by its towering blue stained-glass windows. Taste one of the best gastronomies in the world, in an incredible Parisian restaurant. Get away from the tourist tide and get lost in curious colorful streets that only your local host can take you. The famous Notre Dame, on the banks of the Seine River, is a must that you can not miss.
Before finishing this fantastic tour, your private host will give you skip the line tickets to get lost inside the Louvre Museum.
Enjoy and feel the best of Paris in this amazing Full Day Private Tour!

A private guide and separate chauffeur will pick you up from your Paris hotel and take you on an adventure through the highlights of Paris in half a day! You will see all the Greatest Hits of the City of Light, using a combination of walking and driving and we can tailor the tour to suit any special requests you may have. See Paris as it should be seen through its gorgeous squares, monuments, alleys and boulevards. Soak up the cafe culture, gasp at the beauty of the Seine and Montmartre, watched over by Sacre Coeur, grab the perfect photo at Arc de Triomph and the Eiffel Tower. By having a private guide and a separate chauffeur driver, you will maximize what you can see in the 4 hours - being dropped right outside the attractions - and walking off road with the guide, whilst the driver drives round to pick you all up from the next spot. The guide and driver will work together to give you an exclusive and insightful experience of our city.

Explore daily life in Paris under Nazi Occupation during the Second World War on this 3-hour walking tour.

Begin in Le Marais, the heart of the Jewish quarter, where you will learn about the lives of those who suffered the horrors of the Holocaust, were deported and murdered at Auschwitz, as well as tales of heroic opposition by the French Resistance.

Hear about quiet acts of resistance, like Silvia Beech refusing to sell books to the Gestapo, or Josephine Baker, the famous dancer spying for the Allied Forces. Walk along Rue Rivoli and to Place Vendome to see Le Meurice and the Ritz, two iconic hotels where decisive decisions and meetings took place.

Walk into Place de la Concord, and along the Champs-Élysées, to the statue of Charles de Gaulle with grand views towards the Eiffel Tower, le Grand Palais and the Arc de Triomphe to hear how the Nazis were finally conquered and peace was declared in August 1944.

A half day private tour that will let you touch the sites and experience Paris like a Parisian. With your private guide, you will explore all the iconic landmarks of the City of Light on a tour filled with humor, stories, history and laughter. Ride the Paris metro, poke down hidden alleys, take some awesome photos and absorb the history and humanity of the greatest city on earth. From the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, from the Latin Quarter to views of the Eiffel Tower - there is the gorgeous Seine, the artistic Montmartre, the Jardins Tuileries, cafe culture and so much more. This is a half day greatest hits tour of Paris - an epic and exciting Paris private adventure.

A full day private tour that will let you touch the sites and experience Paris like a Parisian. With your private guide, you will cover all the iconic landmarks of the City of Light on a tour that is filled with humor, stories, history, culture and laughter. Ride the famous Paris metro, poke down hidden alleys, take some awesome photos at he landmarks and absorb the history and humanity of the greatest city on earth. From the cafe culture on the Champs Elysees to the inspiring Arc de Triomphe, from the Bohemian Latin Quarter to views of the Eiffel Tower - there's Montmartre, the gorgeous Seine, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur, Jardins Tuileries and so much more! No stone is left unturned on this - an epic and exciting Paris private adventure - and moving around the city like a Parisian, on foot and public transport, will give you an insight and experience of the city as you explore it with the Parisians. Authentic and fun. Bienvenue!

Why is this ancient part of Paris called ‘le Quartier Latin’? Visit the true gem of several layers of history, on a private guided walk and get an idea of what the city looked like during the Middle Ages. As one of the oldest remaining parts of the city as well as a university center of Paris, it's a place where history and youth come together in a unique urban synthesis.

Paris city Museum, Paris city of Light! Paris the most beautiful city in the world!
From the Eiffel Tour, throughout the Louvre and the Notre Dame of
Paris, we will visit the more prominent monuments and places from Paris.
While I telling it’s history and secrets, as the kingdom history.
By walk or by private driver, I will show you Paris in a unique way that is my own away, finishing on the historic center with Notre Dame, Shakespeare and Co and may be chez Colette for a “Chou à la crème” or a good French restaurant near by.
I am with you like a fellow and be here if you need something.
See you soon for a unique tour in Paris :)

Enjoy a 2-hour private walking tour of Paris' Latin Quarter with a personal guide who shows you the historical and cultural sites of this popular district, from the Sorbonne to the Pantheon.

The name "Latin District" is an allusion to the fact that university courses were held in the district only in Latin, during the Middle Ages. So, not surprisingly our journey begins in the world's most famous library Shakespeare & Company, frequented by great writers like Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Millen and Joyce. Trampling on the soil of an ancient Merovingian cemetery, we will discover the legend of St. Julian the Poor and the origins of the university in France. A dip in medieval Paris at the Cluny Museum, then a stop at the Sorbonne. In the wake of the Master Woody Allen we will retrace the places of his film Midnight in Paris. Still, we will admire the majestic Pantheon in Paris, we will not miss the green Luxembourg garden of Maria de' Medici and a we'll stop at the Odeon theater.

The "Latin Quarter + Le Marais Bike Tour” is a truly local experience. It's for those who want to get to know Paris' hidden charms and see what makes it so captivating to the locals.

In The Footsteps of the French Chef is both a historic, cultural and a food tour in the best sense of the words. We dine on the foods and wine that Julia loved and what made her decide to dedicate her life to the world's most beloved cuisine. Truly dive into the footsteps of one of the most beloved icons in the culinary world, Julia Child.

Spend a day learning why Julia fell in love with Paris, as you fall in love with Paris, for the first time, or all over again.

Are you looking for a way to see Latin Quarter without joining a tour group? Explore Paris at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Discover what people meant when they said “Paris learned to think on its Left Bank” while taking in the iconic sites of the Latin Quarter
• Hear from producer Annie Sargent, the tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast
• Do it all in two hours or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just [pop in your headphones and] tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Discover the Roman, Medieval & Intellectual realms of Paris on this guided walking tour of the Latin Quarter.
On our Latin Quarter walking tour, you will discover how scientists and writers alike have found inspiration here – from Marie Curie to F. Scott Fitzgerald – as your guide shows you how this hidden gem of Paris has been home to the cultural, intellectual and religious heart of the city since its origins as a Roman settlement.
After stopping by bookshops like Shakespeare & Co, visiting churches inspired by Notre Dame Cathedral, passing the Sorbonne University (dating back to the Middle Ages), and visiting the Grand Pantheon you can end the tour with a drink near Hemingway’s house this charming neighborhood is home to great local restaurants and bars.

Embark on a 2 hour journey through Paris's cultural tapestry, beginning at the exquisite Sainte Chapelle. Stroll along the Seine to the vibrant Place Saint Michel and the historic Rue de la Huchette. Explore the literary haven of Shakespeare and Company, then discover Notre Dame's tales and the serene Church of Saint Julien de Pauvre.

Continue to the Abbey Bookstore and Les Thermes du Nord, glimpsing into Roman Paris. Marvel at medieval treasures in the Cluny Museum and pause at the intellectual square dedicated to Michel de Montaigne and Paul Landowski. Pass by Sorbonne University and College de France before concluding at the majestic Pantheon and Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont.

Join a Local for a 90-minute visual exploration of Paris, discovering the city's vibrant lifestyle and its most Instagrammable highlights.

Spice up your socials as you capture the picturesque Shakespeare and Company to the visually stunning Île de la Cité and immerse yourself into Paris’s everyday charm as your Local guides you through its lively neighbourhoods.

From eye-catching scenery to vibrant local encounters, this experience with a Local is a definite must-do for those seeking a personal and authentic discovery of Paris.

• Navigate Paris's most Insta-worthy spots with a Local.
• Capture Paris’s landmarks, scenic spots and everyday life.
• Experience Paris through the eyes of a Local and gain cultural insights.
• Get local recommendations on trendy eateries to upcoming hotspots.
• Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 6 travellers.

A private bike across the wonders of Paris on sunset and night. We will appreciate the lightening places the more attractive on the night like the Eiffel Tour, Invalides and Alexandre III bridge, Champs elysées, Concorde Square, the Louvre and Notre Dame.
After the tour if you wish me we can take a French wine in a local bar from the historic center
See you soon for a bike on Paris night ;)

Please be aware that this tour is adapted to the local regulations post Covid-19. Our hosts will deliver this experience with the required equipment always keeping the distance suggested by local authorities. It will be safe and entertaining!

Thought the Parisian way of life was just for those living there? Think again! Join your local guide for a unique 3-hour tour through truly local parts of the city. Enjoy a walk through the hip and buzzing districts of the Oberkampf district and Canal st. Martin and discover what it truly means to be a Parisian!

Enjoy the 2 hours walking tour in the historical areas of Paris - Latin Quarter, Ile-de-Cité and the Marais and discover romantic stories about love.

Learn about the French Queens, Kings, writers, painters, poets and just famous couples. Starting in the Latin quarter, you will discover the love story of the creator of Shakespeare and company bookshop, that is one of the iconic places in Paris in XX century.
Find out about Napoleon's love to Josephine and their love problems near Notre-Dame de Paris and head to the Marais to walk on the tiny streets and hear about Marie-Antoinette love affair and rumors about it. Explore amazing Hotel Particuliers with the stories that are hiding behind its walls. Picasso and his muse, the Kings of France, Paul Verlaine, they all had curious love life that you'll discover during this pittoresque walk.