About this tour
A tight-knit group of six walks through occupied Paris (1940–1944) across three neighbourhoods: Saint Germain, the Latin Quarter, and the Marais. Your guide unpacks how Parisians lived, ate, studied and resisted under German rule, then traces the city's liberation. Over two to three hours, you'll navigate narrow streets while examining resistance networks, deportations, entertainment and daily survival—turning Paris into a living archive of occupation.
Highlights
- Maximum six people ensures genuine conversation with your guide
- Saint Germain, Latin Quarter, Marais: three districts with distinct occupation stories
- Resistance movements, deportations, and underground networks explained
- Daily life under occupation: food rationing, education, entertainment
- Liberation of Paris: how the city freed itself
- Expert English guide answers questions in real time
What to expect
Expect a walking tour on pavement through central Paris with frequent stops at streets, buildings and sites tied to the occupation era. Your guide will sketch out how ordinary Parisians navigated scarcity, danger and moral choice between 1940 and 1944. You'll hear stories of resistance cells, Jewish deportations, collaborators and liberation fighters alongside the quieter reality of rationing and curfews. The pace is steady but unhurried; the group size keeps things conversational, so ask what interests you. Wear comfortable shoes and prepare for uneven historic streets.
Good to know
Moderate fitness required; cobblestones and hills feature throughout. Not suitable for those with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Pushchairs welcome for infants. Service animals permitted. Public transport nearby if you need an exit strategy.
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