A dramatised walking tour in Paris – 5 districts of Paris

Description

Discover Paris on a theatrical walking tour led by actors. A unique team-building experience in the form of an open-air show in Paris.

Dramatised tours for a guaranteed immersive experience.

From Montmartre to the Latin Quarter, via the covered arcades, the Marais and Notre-Dame, take part as a group in an immersive, dramatised experience through the streets of Paris.

Follow in the footsteps of the capital’s iconic neighbourhoods and monuments.

A theatrical tour is both a street performance led by actors and a unique tour of a Parisian neighbourhood.

In short, it’s an unforgettable outing for your whole company, group of friends or family!

Capacity: Up to 50 people.

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes (2 hours for ‘The Secret of Notre-Dame’)

5 tours to choose from:

THE MAGIC OF THE MARAIS

In the Marais district, rumours are circulating about a mysterious golden mask… It is said to have made Rachel Félix, a brilliant tragedienne, famous. It is also said that its current owner, a certain Bramal Lovotov, possesses powers of divination…

So, is he an illusionist or a mentalist? To unravel the mystery, all of Paris’s high society is flocking to his theatre, ‘The Magic of the Marais’.

Admit it, you’re already dying to know the whole story! But for that, you’ll need to be patient and let yourself be swept away by the charms of illusion… So follow the eccentric Ghislain Curphor, the talented magician Ludo Hékar, or even the mysterious Man in the Harlequin Mask…

They’ll whisk you away to a world steeped in magic and wonder!

How itworks

Three actors, including one magician, will take on the roles of six characters who will guide you through the heart of the Marais. From the romantic Place des Vosges to the picturesque Hôtel de Sens, via the secluded village of Saint-Paul, the Marais is a neighbourhood brimming with wonders!

Language: French

Meeting point: 14 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris. (At the Pont Marie metro station exit)

Metro: Pont Marie (Line 7)

THE ETERNAL SPIRIT OF MONTMARTRE

It is said in Montmartre that Belle Gabrielle, a mysterious and elusive dancer from the Moulin Rouge, roams the narrow streets and cabarets of the Butte… It is said in Montmartre that Jean-Jacques de la Tour, the loyal and passionate guide at Visites-Spectacles, has fallen head over heels in love with the Beautiful Gabrielle, and that he is searching for the key that will lead him to her… It is said in Montmartre that the famous and illustrious painter, Modigliani, has a new muse who sits for him, and whose charms are said to have made him succumb… There are all sorts of stories told in Montmartre…!

However… Watch out for the gossip (no, not the French can-can)! Between the mischievous little Poulbot, Father Frédé who’s a bit too fond of wine, and Luidgi the thief, you’re not quite sure who to believe…

Will you spot the beautiful Gabrielle?

How it works

Three actors will take on the roles of ten characters who will guide you to the heart of Montmartre. With its cobbled alleyways, bistros and majestic basilica, Montmartre has incredible charm! Perched at the very top of a leafy hill, Paris’s most famous neighbourhood has lost none of the village-like charm that so appealed to artists of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Language: French or English

Meeting point: Square Nadar (at the top of the funicular), 75018 Paris. (At the foot of the statue of Chevalier de la Barre)

Metro: Anvers (Line 2), Abbesses (Line 12)

MYSTERIES IN THE LATIN QUARTER

Iris Lever, a young student, has just been murdered as she left the Sainte-Geneviève Library. The murder weapon is an axe, but not just any axe! It is said to have belonged to Clovis…

Very quickly, the investigators realise that Iris’s academic research lies at the heart of the case. Indeed, she was working on a strange codex dating from the 14th century. Since its publication, a series of mysterious crimes have been committed. Why?

Surely because of a hidden treasure mentioned in the codex… But that’s just a theory. Strange things are afoot, and it’s up to you (yes, you) to get to the bottom of it!

Don’t worry, the Sans-Culotte Pauline Léon, the ghost of Marat and even the Prefect of Police Louis Lépine will whisper a few clues in your ear to help you unravel these mysteries…

How it works

Three actors will take on the roles of six characters who will guide you through the heart of the Latin Quarter. From the Panthéon to the Sorbonne, via the Cluny Museum, it’s clear that the Latin Quarter is a setting that’s as iconic as it is exceptional.

Language: French

Meeting point: 21 Place du Panthéon, 75005 Paris. (In front of the entrance gates to the Panthéon)

Metro: Maubert Mutualité (Line 10), RER Luxembourg station

THE MYSTERY OF THE COVERED PASSAGES

As you wander through the Passages des Panoramas, Jouffroy and Verdeau, our actors will draw you into the heart of a surprising mystery. Indeed, during the Second Empire, it was said that the covered passages were ‘the smiles of the Grands Boulevards’ – and yet… The Passage Jouffroy, near the Musée Grévin, was the scene of a crime!

Fortunately, Jean-Jacques de la Tour, our history-loving guide, has decided to reopen this case, and you (yes, you) will be drawn into the heart of this investigation. You’ll meet witnesses and key figures in the case to help unravel the mystery…

From the scandalous Mademoiselle Éclaircie to the rascal Blaise the scoundrel, not to mention the mysterious actress from the variety theatre, be on your guard and listen carefully to their testimonies!

How it works

Three actors will play the roles of five characters who will guide you through the heart of the Passages Couverts. Monuments, street names and shop signs are all clues that will transport you back to the 19th century.

Language: French or English

Meeting point: 16 Place de la Bourse, 75002 Paris. In front of the main gates of the Palais Brongniart.

Metro: Bourse, line 3

THE SECRET OF NOTRE-DAME

Victor Ventura, an intrepid adventurer with a big heart, summons you to uncover the greatest secret of Notre-Dame… For some time now, figures from bygone eras have been wandering around the cathedral, and no one knows why. Victor needs your help!

You’ll meet Countess Henriette de La Roche-Montclair, straight from the 18th century, Solène Varennes, Viollet-le-Duc’s assistant, who will tell you about the cathedral’s reconstruction; Héloïse, a lady from the Middle Ages; and Esmé, a beggar from the Cour des Miracles who has strayed near the Hôtel-Dieu… Each of them is searching for something. Will you be able to help them?

Itinerary

A walking tour and performance around Notre-Dame and the surrounding streets (the interior of the cathedral is not included), where you’ll meet four characters.

Duration: 2 hours

Language: French

Meeting point: In front of the Cité metro station entrance, 75004 Paris.

Metro: Cité (Line 4)