French Revolution and Napoleon Walk

Follow in the footsteps of great men and women who forged the destiny of nations; Marie-Antoinette, King Louis XVI, Robespierre, Danton and, of course, the Emperor himself.

One of the most dramatic stories ever told; the creation of the National Assembly, the Storming of Bastille, the Guillotine, the Terror, the Rise of Napoleon and more.

Take in the beauty of Paris' most iconic landmarks and learn how they fit into the story of the Revolution.

The Revolution laid the foundations not only of France, but of the modern world as we know it.

Explore the narrow and winding streets of Paris' oldest neighborhood; following the same path for more than 2000 years.

No other neighborhood can match the Latin Quarter for its character, charm and history. Enjoy the atmosphere!

From his first steps into Sylvia Beach's bookshop "Shakespeare and Company" in 1922, to the final days of the Second World War; we'll walk in Hemingway's footsteps and tell his story.

From its Roman beginnings until the Middle Ages; the French Revolution up to the 1944 Liberation. You'll live the story of Paris across four iconic ages.

Medieval to Renaissance; Revolution to the 21st century. We'll trace how Paris evolved and expanded over more than a 1000 years of history to become "the City of Light".

Kings, Queens, and Emperors; Philosophers, Revolutionaries, and Entrepreneurs. I'll adapt to your interests as we walk in the footsteps of legends.

You'll get up close and personal with some of Paris' most celebrated locations; the Louvre, Tuileries, Concorde Square, Pont Neuf, Alexandre III Bridge, the Grand Palais and more.

Enjoy the views of the Eiffel Tower, Invalides, Orsay, Conciergerie and the Arc de Triomphe. By the end you'll know something about almost every landmark in Paris.

Discover the locations of Paris' lost monuments; the Roman Forum, Roman Aqueduct, the Roman City Walls. I'll show you the subtle clues which betray their existence.

Much of Roman Paris has disappeared beneath 2000 years of urban living. We'll explore the remarkable remains which survive 

and the traces of the buried past.

Almost invisible to passers-by; with a combination of maps, plans, art and images, my aim will be to bring Roman Paris back to life.

Encounter Julius Caesar and the Emperor Julian, icons of Rome's Rise and Fall. Learn about Roman civilization and the genius behind its successes.

The world's tallest ever building in 1889. A symbol of the possibilities of the Industrial Age. Now, the icon of Paris. We'll explore the story of Gustave Eiffel and his famous tower.

The greatest show on earth. The 19th century equivalent of the Olympics, the World Cup and the Super Bowl. Paris hosted the world five times between 1855 and 1900, most famously in 1889.

The years 1871-1914 were France's "beautiful era". Peace, prosperity, innovation (and colonial expansion). For better and for worse, these years laid the foundations for the 20th century.

Occupation and Liberation. The 1937 World's Fair took place on the eve of war, with the Nazis and Soviets in attendance. We'll explore darkest days in France's history and its rebirth in 1945. 

Enjoy the Sun King's paradise. Overflowing with water and greenery; the luxury, abundance and order of Louis' gardens were designed to mirror his vision of absolute monarchy.

King at 4 years old. Born into troubled times, with France on the verge of civil war. Later, Europe's most radiant and powerful ruler. Follow the life and loves of France's most famous King.

 Discover the stories behind Versailles' fountains and statues; Latona and Zeus, Enceladus and Athena, Persephone and Hades. Their stories are allegories of Louis' search for control.

107 years as a royal residence. The story ends in 1789 when the Revolution turned up at the palace gates. Learn about Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette in the last days of monarchy.