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The Dark Legends of Paris – Guided tour

Activity - Holidays & weekends in Paris

The Dark Legends of Paris – Guided tour - Activity - Holidays & weekends in Paris
Culture and education
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place du Pont Neuf - Paris

Go on a journey into the heart of Paris at its most mysterious, and explore the dark side of a city better known for its illuminations. Your guide will tell you the legends that surround the famous Cathedral of Notre Dame, will detail a dark matter that caused so much blood to flow in the Middle Ages. In front of the Tour Saint-Jacques in the meanders of alchemy with Nicolas Flamel, a scientist researcher is experimenting the transformation of lead into gold. Then, near the Place Sainte-Opportune, you will discover the narrow and dark rue Courtalon, where once, in the time of Louis XIV, a dark affair took place. Facing Saint-Jacques Tower, discover how reality beats fiction, and in the heart of Rue de la Ferronnerie, learn how “Le Vert Gallant” died. Your unusual guided tour will end at the astrological and astronomical tower of the Queen Black. The legend tells that even today, during the stormy nights, the ghost of the queen's mage returns to haunt the Tower …

Rates

The Dark Legends of Paris – Guided tour
14 €
Pricing formulas
Adult (18 years +)
/
Child (until 17 years old included)

Practical information

Participants' profileAll ages
Good to knowActivity subject to weather conditions
Advantages

• An original tour

• Spine-chilling stories that are steeped in history

• Visiting sites linked to mysterious tales

In detail

• Availability : every Saturday (excluding exceptional dates)

• Language : French

• Times : 2:30pm

• Duration : 1 hr

• A minimum of 2 participants is required to book this activity

• Animals not admitted

• The tour will start promptly at the scheduled departure time. Latecomers run the risk of missing the tour, which cannot be refunded or rescheduled​

Establishment policy

BookingRequired
PaymentCredit card
Included in the price
• Guided tour of Mysterious Paris
• Services of a tour guide
Not included in the price
• Hotel pick-up/drop-off
• Tips (optional)
• All other extras
Cancellation conditions
Cette prestation est non annulable, non-modifiable, non-remboursable. - Cancellation insurance

Places of interest nearby

Bridge Neuf (50 m)
Monnaie de Paris (130 m)
Museum of the 11 Conti - Monnaie de Paris (130 m)
Metro station Pont Neuf (170 m)
La Samaritaine (240 m)
Theatre of Nesle (260 m)
The Church of St Germain the Auxerrois (280 m)
The Pont des Arts Bridge (290 m)
Law Court of Paris (300 m)
Fountain of the Marché-aux-Carmes (300 m)

Events nearby

Last nameDescriptionDateCity
Paris Autumn Festival
An important event for contemporary artistic creationSeptember / October / November / December 2024Paris
Fotofever
The event for the new photography scene in ParisNovember 2024Paris
Hidden Side of Paris
Discovering an unusual and unsuspected side of Paris!February 2025Paris
Nuit Blanche
A nocturnal art trail in the capitalOctober 2024Paris
Paris Marathon
One of the world’s most high-profile races over the mythical distance of 42.195 km April 2025Paris
Paris Motor Show
The international show in Paris, where the vehicles of today and tomorrow are on displayOctober 2024Paris

Restaurants nearby

Last nameStyleRateCity
Bateaux Paris en Scène : dîner-croisières
French cuisine55 € Paris
Le Christine
French cuisine97 € Paris
Alcazar Restaurant
French cuisine49 € Paris
Le Molière
French cuisine33 € Paris
Cèpe & Figue
French cuisine35 € Paris
Tao Asian Fusion
Asian28 € Paris

Outings nearby

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Paris illuminations
Car itineraryEasy2:00Paris
The Impressionist Seine, from Careers to Croissy-sur-Seine
All-terrain bike itineraryEasy1:30Chatou (13.5 km)
Beaumont Star Trail
HikeEasy35 minSaint-Germain-en-Laye (21 km)
Career hike
HikeEasy2:00Saint-Vaast-lès-Mello (46 km)
Cave Art Path
HikeEasy1:30Le Vaudoué (57 km)
Historic trail in the town centre
Village visitEasy1:30La Ferté-sous-Jouarre (59 km)

Accommodation nearby

Last nameAccommodation typeRateCity
Cheval Blanc Paris & Dior Spa Cheval Blanc Paris
HotelParis
Relais Du Louvre
Hotel94 € to 427 € per nightParis
Hôtel de la Place du Louvre - Esprit de France
Hotel145 € to 275 € per nightParis
Hôtel Prince de Conti
HotelParis
Citadines Saint-Germain-des-Prés Paris
Hotel116 € to 250 € per nightParis
Hotel de Nesle
Hotel100 € to 120 € per nightParis
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