Traditional haunt of writers and scholars, the vibrant and eclectic Latin Quarter is bohemian Paris at its best. Walk in the footsteps of the iconic writers and poets of the Lost Generation writers who lived and wrote in Paris, immortalizing their lives here in print. Hemingway, Scott Fitzgerald, Ezra Pound, Gertrude Stein and many others found their inspiration here, making Paris of the 1920’s the artistic center of the world. 

Today you’ll discover cobbled streets, quirky bookshops and lively cafés. We’ll take you to the very heart of this delightful neighborhood, past glorious outdoor food markets, tree-lined streets and pretty squares roamed by cats and stylish students. See the Sorbonne: founded in 1237, it’s one of the oldest and most famous universities in Europe, and the mighty Pantheon, guarding the remains of France’s most venerable men and women. Witness the ongoing restoration of the iconic Cathedral of Notre Dame as she turns the next page of her long history. The real Latin Quarter is packed with history and full of surprises.

Explore the magnificent neighborhood of the Marais, favorite hang out of the Parisians, where history and architecture rub shoulders with hip boutiques, cool cafés, gourmet food shops and ever-evolving street art.

Every year many visitors flock to Montmartre, but most miss out on the authentic hidden side of this special place. Away from the crowds, you can still find the Montmartre of Picasso, Toulouse Lautrec and Van Gogh, where artists lived, drank, danced and painted, exchanging their paintings for food and art supplies. Hear their fascinating stories and those of the raucous cabarets and music halls where the French Cancan was invented. 

Today Montmartre remains a delightful and typical quarter of Paris, proud of its history and inhabited by Monmartrois who remain passionate about their unique neighborhood. Explore tiny alleyways, evocative cobbled streets and quiet squares, discover a beautiful working vineyard and stroll along vibrant streets where locals shop for fresh produce in the many specialist boutiques and enjoy the lively café terraces.See the artist's square, where modern day artists still gather each day to paint and sell their works, and admire the spectacular views over the city from the foot of the Sacré Coeur. 

Join an expert local guide, and let them show you the real Montmartre - one of the best-kept secrets in the city. 

Discover the heart of Paris as you explore the charming Ile de la Cité with an expert local guide. See the legendary Shakespeare & Company bookstore and  the exterior of Notre Dame Cathedral. Notre Dame survived the devastating fire of 2019 and a new page of her history is being written as you watch today. Enjoy skip-the-line access to see the spectacular colours of the 13th century stained glass of the Sainte Chapelle. End your tour with a visit to the imposing medieval palace and  prison of the Conciergerie, the final home of Queen Marie-Antoinette.