Paris is now universally known as the city of light, the “Ville Lumière”, but how and when did it deserve this nickname? We will find out on this tour. Starting from Place de la Concorde and passing through some of the most iconic spots in Paris, we will arrive in front of the Eiffel Tower. During the itinerary, you will get to discover aone of the most glorious periods in the history of the city, the Belle Epoque, and the various Universal Expositions that celebrated the discoveries and dreams of those years.

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Highlights of the visit:

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Place de la Concorde and the best perspective of Paris

 

The Grand Palais and the Alexander III bridge: when art meets technology

 

Get your cameras ready: the Eiffel Tower!

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Interesting facts:

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What happened on the site where the obelisk of the Place de la Concorde now stands?

 

How many architects did it take to build the Grand Palais?

 

The story of the con artist who managed to sell the Eiffel Tower.

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Meeting point: Place de la Concorde, at the foot        of the Obelisk.

(Concorde metro station, lines 1, 8 and 12)

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Tour duration:  2 hours