Paris Muse :: What if the Buildings of Paris Could Talk?

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What if the Buildings of Paris Could Talk?

Our new walking tour—"The Marais: Where Buildings Can Talk"—explores this vibrant Right Bank neighborhood where elegant apartments and neo-classical monuments exist side by side with artists' ateliers and medieval boneyards. Everyone has left their mark here: from Francois Villon, renegade poet of the 1400s, and Madame de Sevigne, the beautiful writer of Louis XIV's court, to Art Nouveau master Hector Guimard and today's most cutting-edge architects. This walk is a unique opportunity to hear those voices of history.

Your guide Lisa Pasold is an architectural historian who will teach you to interpret the 800 years of building in the Marais. You will see how this part of the city evolved: touch medieval walls, walk through the Renaissance jewel Place des Vosges and discover 17th-century mansions. You will also visit little-known passages like the Impasse du Tresor or the hidden garden courtyard of Sully, while tracing the city's architectural evolution up to the still-controversial Centre Pompidou.

The magic of Paris lies in the way the city was put together—its history can be read block by block. Architecture is a language in Paris, and by learning to read the Marais, you'll discover a key to the whole city.

Rates. €90 per person, with a 2-person minimum, 8-person maximum. Discounts apply to groups larger than 4 (after the fourth person, the rate is €35 per person). If your group is 2, 3, or 4 people, you may book this tour online. But for individuals and groups larger than 4, please contact us at museinfo@parismuse.com
Note: Walking tours will take place, rain or shine. Refunds are not available in the case of rain or other inclement weather.

About your guide. Lisa Pasold's writings have appeared in Time Out Paris, The National Post, & New York Living. She was recently featured on Bravo TV, talking about the history and homes of creative women in Paris. She has just written the Paris Notes Buildings Guide at www.parisnotes.com.