Secret World of Parisian Courtesans Walking Tour

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Secret World of Parisian Courtesans Walking Tour

Price from
€45
Duration
2 h
Group size
Up to 6 travellers
Guide languages
English

Overview

- Discover the prices, services, and hours of operation of our heroines.

- Learn how Royal Garden turned into the biggest brothel in Paris

- Visit secret spots and hear the city's most scandalous stories

- Learn the special vocabulary used to describe courtesans in XIX century.

On this tour, we'll discover the unique world of Parisian courtesans, strolling from the Palais Royal to the Grands Boulevards. We'll learn how these remarkable women achieved wealth and influence in 19th-century Paris, shaping fashion, politics, culture, and the dazzling life of high society. We'll explore the biographies and haunts of these famous women, and even, if you wish, have coffee in a remarkable secret spot.

We'll learn how a royal garden became the largest brothel of the 19th century, and discover the prices, services, and hours of operation of our heroines.

What's included

Walking Tour
Stop at iconic landmarks
Local Guide
Pictures taken for you by the guide

Not included

food and drinks

What you will do

Palais-Royal
Learn about how and why the Royal gardens turned into one of the main locations for courtesans in 19th century and about the lives of 4 remarkable courtesans: how they rose to power starting from nothing and inspired thousands of people
30 min
Passage des Panoramas
Move through the hidden XIX century passages, learn why they were important, what ladies could buy here, and why passages were adored by parisians
20 min
Passage Jouffroy
Move through the hidden XIX century passages, learn why they were important, what ladies could buy here, and why passages were adored by parisians
20 min
Les Folies Bergeres
Women often gained notice as courtesans through dance and theater. Discover the venue where it happened!
20 min
Grands Boulevards
In the end of our tour I will show a secret spot which used to be one of „maisons closes” in the 19th century
20 min

Meeting point

We will meet next to Le Kiosque des noctambules ( beautiful metro entrance with glass beads).

End point: We will finish at a secret location, the address is 34-36 Bd de Bonne Nouvelle

Important information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Experience information

Duration:
2 h
Guide languages:
English
Ticket type:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Max travellers:
6
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