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Overview
- Duration:2 hours 30 minutes
- Tour Type:Walking tour
- Language:English
- Mobile ticket:Yes
We’ll explore one of the oldest areas where Jews lived in medieval Paris, walking in the footsteps of centuries of Jewish presence, resilience, and memory.
From an ancient Jewish cemetery near the Sorbonne university to Hebrew inscriptions still visible on the façades of some of Paris's most beautiful buildings, this tour is filled with surprising traces of the past in the heart of today’s vibrant Paris.
We will talk about Revolution, invention, and transformation unfold... And we’ll end our walk in the lush and elegant Luxembourg Gardens, one of Paris’s most beloved green spaces.
This tour is a blend of hidden heritage, architecture, and reflection, offering a new way to experience the latine quarter Saint-Germain des Prés, through the Jewish eye, and with a deep sense of connection to history and identity.
Join me, and let’s uncover this forgotten chapter of Paris together.
From an ancient Jewish cemetery near the Sorbonne university to Hebrew inscriptions still visible on the façades of some of Paris's most beautiful buildings, this tour is filled with surprising traces of the past in the heart of today’s vibrant Paris.
We will talk about Revolution, invention, and transformation unfold... And we’ll end our walk in the lush and elegant Luxembourg Gardens, one of Paris’s most beloved green spaces.
This tour is a blend of hidden heritage, architecture, and reflection, offering a new way to experience the latine quarter Saint-Germain des Prés, through the Jewish eye, and with a deep sense of connection to history and identity.
Join me, and let’s uncover this forgotten chapter of Paris together.
Highlights
- Notre-Dame Cathedral, exploring its connection to Jewish history
- Hidden oratories, little-known places tied to Jewish memory
- Grand synagogues nestled in quiet corners of Paris
- The Jewish Marais, heart of Jewish Paris, past and present
- Historic shtetl atmosphere: traces of community life in the Marais
- Jewish bakeries, schools, synagogues, and shops: living heritage of resilience and identity
- Stories from the Middle Ages to today tracing Jewish life across centuries
- Cultural memory & transmission exploring how Jewish traditions and identity endure
Includes/Excludes
- A 2-hour-30-minute private tour inside the Louvre Museum led by official guide Orlie.
- An intimate experience, with your private group limited to a maximum of 6 people.
- Bottle of water.
- Entrance fees to any sites.
- Food.
- Transportation to the meeting point or from the conclusion point.
Cancellation policy
To provide the best service to all our guests, we adhere to the following policy:
- A full refund is available for cancellations made at least 72 hours before the tour start time.
- Cancellations made within 72 hours of the tour are non-refundable.
Itinerary
Expand allStarting location:
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathédrale
Arrive at:
Jardin du Luxembourg
Tour maps
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What should I bring?
You must bring your pre-purchased, timed entrance ticket to the Louvre (digital or printed). We recommend bringing only a small bag to pass through security quickly.
What is not allowed?
Large bags, luggage, tripods, and flash photography are not permitted inside the Louvre.
Extra Services
Curated Culinary Tasting
Let Orlie guide you to some of the most authentic and delicious kosher bakeries and delis in the district for a pre-arranged tasting experience. Price upon request.
Private Tour Photographer
Capture your memories with a professional photographer who will discreetly accompany our tour, providing you with a beautiful gallery of images. Price upon request.
from350€ /group
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