French Revolution Walking Tour Paris
Introduction
Presentation of the french revolution tour experience
Discover the history of the French Revolution on a guided walking tour in the heart of Paris.
Starting near the Danton Statue in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, this tour follows in the footsteps of revolutionaries, political thinkers, prisoners, and ordinary Parisians who shaped one of the most important moments in French history.
Your guide will take you through carefully selected sites connected to the Revolution, including the Cour du Commerce Saint-André, the famous Procope restaurant, Place Dauphine, the Conciergerie, the Hôtel de Ville, Place des Vosges, and finally Place de la Bastille.
Along the way, some stops include augmented reality experiences, helping you visualize revolutionary Paris and better understand the events that changed France forever.
The route is designed to be efficient and comfortable, with approximately 3.5 km of walking.
Duration
2 hours
Details
Location
Statue de Danton sveta
Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
(15 mins before start time)
Itinerary
Place Henri Mondor
Meet your guide near the Statue of Danton, one of the most famous figures of the French Revolution. This is the ideal starting point to introduce the political tensions, revolutionary ideas, and key figures that shaped the movement.
Cour du Commerce Saint-André:
alk through one of the most atmospheric passageways in Paris, strongly connected to the Revolutionary period. Your guide will explain how cafés, printing houses, political clubs, and public debate helped spread revolutionary ideas throughout the city.
First Floor
Pause to see a preserved spiral staircase and walk on the glass floor. Enjoy a unique view of Paris and hear historical insights.
13 Rue de l'Ancienne Comédie
Stop in front of one of the oldest cafés in Paris, known as a meeting place for writers, philosophers, and political figures. Discover how Enlightenment ideas influenced the revolutionary movement and helped lay the groundwork for major political change.
Place du Pont Neuf – Paris
Continue toward the western end of Île de la Cité. From Place Dauphine and Pont Neuf, your guide will connect the monarchy, the royal city, and the growing unrest that eventually led to the collapse of the Ancien Régime.
2 Bd du Palais
See one of the most powerful sites of the Revolution. The Conciergerie became a prison during the Revolutionary period and is famous for its connection to the final days of Marie Antoinette and many other prisoners before their trial or execution.
Place du Châtelet
At Place du Châtelet, your guide will explain the role of justice, punishment, and public punishment in Paris before and during the Revolution. This stop helps connect the royal justice system to the revolutionary transformation of the city.
Place de l’Hôtel de Ville
Visit the square in front of Paris City Hall, an important political site during the Revolution. Discover how the people of Paris, city authorities, and revolutionary leaders used this area as a center of power and public action.
Hôtel de Ville
Continue through Le Marais, one of Paris’s most historic districts. Near the Hôtel de Sully and the Place des Vosges, your guide will explain the links between aristocratic Paris, social inequalities, and the revolutionary changes that transformed French society.
Place de la Bastille
End the tour at the symbolic heart of the French Revolution. Although the Bastille prison no longer stands, your guide will help you understand why its storming on July 14, 1789 became one of the most iconic events in French history.
THE ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
What is the meeting location?
Is this tour wheelchair accessible ?
What is the cancellation policy?
We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
When should I get there ?
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early. The tour begins on time, and late arrivals may not be able to catch up.