Private Tour: Sainte Chapelle, Conciergerie & Cluny, through the Latin Quarter

Discover striking Gothic architecture, mediaeval artifacts and centuries of history on this private morning or afternoon Paris walking tour. Visit the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie on the Ile de la Cité before crossing the Seine in front of the now partly burnt facade of Notre Dame Cathedral, which will soon start its 10 year restoration; admire at length the joyful Latin Quarter, centre of student life around the Sorbonne a university started in the 13th Century, and sited in the medieval quarter of Paris among medieval houses, churches and institutions and where you will visit CLUNY, the Museum of the Moyen Age (Middle ages) which among the Medieval treasures has the 6 Tapestries of La Dame a la Licorne (The Lady of the UNICORN).

This will be our meeting point at the corner of Boulevard du Palais and Rue de Lutèce. A Royal Chapel Built in 1238 in the Gothic Style. Finished in 7 years to house King Louis XI collection of passion relics, among which the Crown of Thorns, it remains a model of the Radiant Gothic.

Now a Law Court, it was a Town Hall in medieval time, becoming the first royal Palace in Paris by the middle of the 13 C. Marie Antoinette spent her last nights there.

This part of the tour will be where you will visit the Saint Severin Church, the Ruins of the Roman Baths and also where you will take a coffee break with your Art Historian Guide. The area was called Latin because of the language used by the medieval scholars like Abelard, it remains the Centre for the arts, scholarship and learning, paradise for the book lovers. It maintained its popularity in its streets and cafes’ were always used by writers French foreign from George Sand to James Joyce. After viewing the Latin Quarter, your guide will take you to get coffee or snacks at the Odette Cafe.

Saint Severin Church is one of the oldest churches remaining in the Left Bank were a devout hermit lived and to whom the original church was dedicated. Super in its architecture and windows, a must see.

You will be taken to visit the Cluny Museum, the Exterior of this medieval Museum is a joy to the eye. A small palace dedicated to the medieval arts. It remains not very popular but a joy to those interested in medieval art. Where you will see the 6 famous tapestries of ‘la Dame a la Licorne' (or the Lady of the Unicorn).

You will be taken to view the outside of the beautiful Sorbonne University, one of Europe’s oldest colleges, it opened in 1257 as part of the medieval university of Paris. Initially used by learned monks, teachers of theology and classical languages, remains closed to the public but a pleasant square with cafes to sit in.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A moderate amount of walking is involved; please wear appropriate footwear

• Morning Tour
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  Tour departs at 9:30am
• Afternoon Tour
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  Tour departs at 2pm

• Professional guide
• All tickets included

• Food and drinks
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

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• This Tour is Provided by ARTSTUR Ltd.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
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• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.