Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, see the following sites associated with the French Revolution:
• Les Invalides: The French army used to use this as an ammunition depot and it was from here that revolutionaries stole over 30,000 arms from here in order to attack the Bastille prison.
• Conciergerie: See the prison overlooking the Seine River where Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVII were held. Over 2,500 prisoners from here went to the guillotine.
• Tuileries Palace: Located in the current Tuileries Gardens, it also served as a prison for King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette.
• Place de la Concorde: This was the site of the beheadings of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, among many others.
• Assemblee Nationale: See the site of the lower house of the French Legislative branch.
This tour concludes at the Odeon Metro Station.
Please call the local activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.
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I would like to thank your team and especially our guide (the girl from Chicago!) for a fascinating and informative walking tour around Paris. Our guide's passion and enthusiasm...
This was an easy pace tour that covered all the major areas of interest around the French Revolution. Paul the tour guide was knowledgable yet presented the information in a down...
Excellent guide and very helpful and kind. Fantastic places....