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A former aristocratic area, Saint Germain des Prés offers beautifully preserved streets filled with cafés such as Café de Flore and les Deux Magots where philosophers like Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir would spend days, but also studios for the artists such as Picasso and Delacroix! The place to be after WW2, Saint Germain des Prés was the heart of the literary life and of the jazz scene of Paris. We will also see the oldest café of Paris where revolutionary members but also Benjamin Franklin would go and explore the former territory of the oldest abbey of Paris: Saint Germain des Prés!
It's an understatement to say Florent knows Paris. Born in this wonderful city, Florent says he confidently knows every nook and cranny. Having completed over 2000 tours, we believe him. He's a self declared history, art and archaeology buff. What he loves most is sharing the best parts (and dirty secrets) of Paris with you!
Florent has been guiding since Aug 2010
Get ready for something special. We're travelling to Paris with no passport, no plane ticket and no luggage. And yet you'll experience all the sights, sounds and stories with just your laptop, favorite snack and amazing guide.
The tour will last about 30 mins and will be live-streamed by your guide directly from Paris. Forget about slideshows or pre-recorded videos, this is a live broadcast and anything can happen!
While on the tour you’ll be able to see a full screen video of your guide and their surroundings, interact with them and other travellers through the live chat, see where you are in the world on a map and show your appreciation with a tip.
We are running these tours on a tip-supported basis to make them as accessible as possible. They are free to book and join, but you have the option to tip the guide during the tour.
Leaving a tip will help support the guides and allow us to offer tours in more places around the world. If you aren't able to leave a tip, then it would be great if you can share the tour with friends and family to spread the word.
Reserve your spot by selecting a time to book. Once done, you’ll be able to see your reservations on your Trips page and we’ll send you an email confirmation with a link to join the tour.
For the best viewing experience, please join on a computer or tablet.
Cynthia
10 November 2020
Florent was awesome! I speak English, French and German, and I have been to France about six times. I truly love exploring and learning new and interesting historical facts about this wonderful city. I enjoyed Florent's walk through such a fascinating part of Paris. So amazing to see le Procope from the seventeenth century and, across the walk, a location that has ties to the thirteenth century! One of my heroes is Thomas Jefferson, and I know he lived/socialized around Saint-Germain-des-Prés. Neat to see! Thank you! :)
Frances
09 November 2020
I enjoy seeing all the small details that Florent points out on these tours as well as the overview. Good history as well.
Clare
07 November 2020
This was my first virtual tour - and what a great idea! Having no-one close and unable to go anywhere, it helped me reconnect with the outside world, an as I have a friend in Paris I gave him a running commentary of where we were and told him to come out and wave!! Seriously, Florent's commentary, though I couldn't always catch what he was saying (but I love the accent), was very interesting, and I can't wait to go on my next virtual tour.
Sieta
07 November 2020
Fantastic to see a beautiful historical part of beautiful Paris! Very knowledgeable guide and very interesting to learn more about the cultural and historical background of this particular area. Can' wait to go back! Thank you so much!
Lisa
07 November 2020
Brilliant, loads of information, no awkward silences (apart from when the mic didn't work properly) great tour guide!
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