The World War II Walk

The World War II Walk takes us back to Paris’ darkest hours – the Nazi occupation. We will explore subjects such as the invasion of France, the Resistance, life in Paris during the occupation, the D-Day invasion and of course the Liberation itself. Also included are visits to specific Paris sites related to this historical time period.

Highlights of this walk include:

• Hotel Meurice – the hotel that housed the Nazi headquarters during the occupation that still has a bullet hole in the door crest.
• Prefecture de Police – current-day Police headquarters and site of the initial uprising against the occupation.
• Deportation Memorial – in memory of the over 200,000 individuals sent to concentration camps across Europe.
• The Resistance –their leaders, secret communications, sabotage and their fate if caught.
• Parisian Life During the Occupation – what changed, their stories and a time in life spent looking over their shoulders.
• Charles de Gaulle – leader of the Free French and future President of the Republic.
• The Liberation – fighting raged throughout the city until the surrender on August 25, 1944.
• Germany’s Conquest of France – the blitzkrieg that overwhelmed France’s defences.
• Vichy France – the name given to the French government led by General Petin that collaborated with the Nazis.

Dates & Times
February 15 - November 30: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 3pm. (Schedule may slightly change December 1 – February 14. Please call or email to confirm tour times.)

Duration
2 hours.

Price
€12.

Reservations
Reservations are not required for this tour, but may be made in advance by clicking here.

Meeting Point
We meet on the Pont St. Louis (St. Louis bridge) - the only bridge that joins the two islands (just behind Notre Dame).

Notes
*Tours run rain or shine.
*Only cash (Euros) or pre-paid vouchers accepted.
*Guides will be visibly holding our brochures at the meeting points.

Enjoy All Our Tours
The Classic Walk
The Da Vinci Code Walk
The World War II Walk
The Montmartre Walk
The French Revolution Walk
The Latin Quarter Walk
The Wine Tasting Experience
The D-Day Beaches Day Trip

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Email
info@ClassicWalksParis.com

Telephone
01-56-58-10-54 (calling from within France)
33-1-56-58-10-54 (calling from outside France)
1-866-614-6218 (toll-free from North America to our Paris office)