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Chanson and Musical Tour in Paris

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About this activity

The uniqueness of this tour is that you pass the places (houses) that are deeply linked with the persons and the songs that have touched your heart during your life. That makes this tour so special! From his childhood the guide has been passionate about pop music, including the French music from the 20th century. He knows the stories of Yves Montand, Serge Gainsbourg, Juliette Gréco, Aznavour and Piaf. And also other legends if there are requests to talk about. The guide will play the songs he is talking about while he's walking with you through the street of Saint-Germain-des-Prés. That makes this tour even more lively. Your personal guide will tell you his stories in English (and Dutch).

Highlights

    What's included

    • Soundtrack of your life by playing the chanson songs.

    Not included

    • Tea and coffee

    Itinerary

    1. Pont Neuf

      Pont Neuf is the starting point. This bridge if the unofficial birth of the Chanson music. Also king Henry IV wrote poems and chansons. We cross the bridge to Place Dauphine where Yves Montand and Simone Signoret were living.

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Bois de Boulogne

      In this street Serge Gainsbourg

      In this street Serge Gainsbourg has lived for 20 years. His house is still recognisable because of the street art on the front of the house. Guide will tell some stories.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Café de Flore

      We stop at Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, at square Juliette Gréco in particular. She was the muse of the philosophers and a legendary singer. We combine this with entering the Saint Germain church and visit Place Fürstenberg, a romantic spot in our tour.

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    4. Bois de Boulogne

      We stop at the head of Charles Aznavour and tell some stories about him.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Bois de Boulogne

      At Place de l'Odéon Charles Dumont

      At Place de l'Odéon Charles Dumont is living, the composer of the most famous chanson song Non, je ne regrette rien, sung by Edith Piaf. Guide will tell a story.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Bois de Boulogne

      We will stop at the house of birth of Charles Aznavour. Guide shares background information.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. Café de Flore

      Between the different stops we walk through the pretty neighbourhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

      30 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    Meeting point

    in front of the horse statue of Henri IV

    The map shows Paris. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • This is the square in front of the Ursula chapel, a part of the main Hall of the Paris Sorbonne University.

    Know before you go

    • 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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Paris Promenade
    Product code
    270260P1

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