From €475 per person
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4.9 / 5 from 9 reviews on Viator
- Per booking
- Up to 12 people
- Languages
- English, French
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 9 reviews
About this tour
Learn about Paris erotic 19th and 20th Centuries history. Hear original stories about star courtesans, renowned artists and celebrities. Understand why Paris became the capital of love and pleasure.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Limits the supplier notes
- Uneven surfaces
“The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
Your first step will be the Arcades du Jardin du Palais Royal where prostitution in Paris took a new turn!(15 min)
- 2
In Galerie Vivienne, your guide will take you where one of the most popular brothels in Paris used to be.(10 min)
- 3
As it is near the Grands Boulevards, many prostitutes hung out in the Passage des Panoramas. It is even featured in Emile Zola's Nana!(15 min)
- 4
Outside this church, find out about what "a Lorette" was referring to in the 19th century.(15 min)
- 5
Several popular prostitutes lived in private mansions near Place Saint-Georges, la Païva being one them. Your guide will tell you about the social status of the most popular prostitutes in the 19th century.(15 min)
- 6
Before the end of the tour, you will walk through the most scandalous quarter of Paris nowadays.(pass by)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however be prepared for uneven surfaces at the sites visited that may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair/stroller
Included
- A private local guide for 2 hours
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Paris
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at Le Kiosque des Noctambules; the brightly coloured metro station on the edge of Place Colette
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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