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History of Paris from Antiquity to the Middle Ages

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Let yourself be guided through the explanations of a Lecturer Guide who will show you how Lutetia , a secondary city of the Roman Empire transformed itself into the royal capital of France and became Paris a leading city in the Middle Ages. The programme of the visit _ the arenas of Lutetia , emblematic place of Parisian antiquity. _ we will then go to the words of Cluny which demonstrates the diversity of ancient buildings we have left in the capital. _ it is then that we cross the seine to go to the Ile de la Cité: the heart of Paris. Here I would tell you about the palace of the city where the Merovingian kings occasionally settled and then the Capetians permanently. It is also home to Notre Dame de Paris , one of the major cathedrals in history. _ then we will reach the right bank , where the economic power of the city has developed: Town Inn , Sens Inn , Rue des rosiers and Place des Vosges.

  • A guided tour of medieval Paris.

The meeting point is near the metro 7 place monge. The exact location is 75 bis place monge near the Nicolas shop.

I will end the visit at the Louvre Museum with the ramparts of Charles V , the last extension of the Middle Ages.

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  1. The garden of the medieval museum allows us to contemplate the thermal baths of Cluny, one of the oldest buildings in Paris.

  2. We walk in the heart of the ancient arena of Lutetia built 2000 years ago.

  3. We will go to the forecourt of Notre Dame church in Paris , the religious heart of medieval Paris.

  4. It will be the opportunity to talk about this magnificent Inn that mixes late middle architecture and Renaissance architecture.

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

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