A Day of Exploring Black Paris

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Paris, France
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Overview

We begin with a complimentary French breakfast in the neighborhood Saint-Germain-des-Prés at the café Les Deux Magots, where influential writers such as James Baldwin and Richard Wright spent much of their time. We'll explore many historical sites in and around the 5th and 6th arrondissements as we make our way over to the neighborhood of Pigalle. There we'll discover why the neighborhood at one point earned the nickname "Black Montmartre". But no Black Paris tour would be complete without visiting the historical neighborhood, Chateau Rouge aka Little Africa, with its many shops and businesses.

You’ll receive an Unlimited Metro Pass that we’ll utilize to get to locations not within walking distance. The tour will then conclude with an amazing meal together at one of the best African restaurants in the city where we can share our favorite things about the day (Meal Not Included In Price).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

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Les Deux Magots

End point

14 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris, France

We finish at the restaurant BMK Paris-Bamako

Description

Stop At: Les Deux Magots, 6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

We begin at the historic literary café, Les Deux Magots, for a meet and greet and breakfast. The breakfast included with the tour is:

Le Classique-
Choice of hot drinks
(Espresso, double espresso, filter coffee, white coffee, cappuccino, Dammann tea or Old-style chocolate)
Croissant and bread with Poitou-Charentes butter (15g)

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: La Rhumerie, 166 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

A stop inside this Rum House that's existed since 1932, founded by Joseph Louville, a Caribbean man from Martinique and still owned by his family to this day.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bookstore Presence Africaine, 25 bis Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris, France

Présence Africaine started as a pan-African quarterly cultural, political, and literary magazine, published in Paris and founded by Alioune Diop in 1947. In 1949 it expanded to a publishing house and bookstore. Influential in the Pan-Africanist movement, the decolonization struggle of former French colonies, and the birth of the Négritude movement, we will step inside and explore it's rich history.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Pantheon, Pl. du Pantheon, Paris 75005

The famous French mausoleum which celebrates the lives of prominent French figures, was originally built to be a church. We'll take in the view from the outside while highlighting those of African descent that are buried and/or recognized here, as well as French abolitionists.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: 14 Rue Monsieur le Prince, 75006 Paris, France

The address of Richard Wright's Apartment in Paris marked by a plaque on the building.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Pigalle, Paris

We'll walk through the neighborhood that became the extension of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. With a large amount of jazz clubs and black owned businesses started by African Americans living in the city, we'll take note on some of the most notable locations.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: KEUR : OBJETS ET DÉCORATION AFRICAINE., 39 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France

A gateway between Dakar and Paris, Keur - or "house" in Wolof - offers a selection of authentic and colorful decorative objects and home accessories, entirely made in Senegal.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Château Rouge, 75018 Paris, France

Chateau Rouge aka Little Africa, is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with shops and food market that serves Paris's African population. We'll visit some of the stores, and shop around as we discuss the history of the neighborhood and get a chance to speak with locals within the neighborhood.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: BMK Paris-Bamako, 14 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris, France

We'll share a meal at the end of the day at one of the best African restaurants in paris, BMK. If you've never had food from the countries of Mali or Senegal, you're in for a treat.

Duration: 45 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 6 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time: 10:00 AM
  • Return Details:

    14 Rue de la Fidélité, 75010 Paris, France

What's Included

  • All Day Metro Pass
  • Choice of hot drinks (Espresso, double espresso, filter coffee, white coffee, cappuccino, Dammann tea or Old-style chocolate) Croissant and bread with Poitou-Charentes butter (15g)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-439695P1

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