World War two : The Occupation of Paris

4 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 4 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Paris, France

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2 hours 15 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Rare opportunity to see many places, sometimes famous, with the light of the past. And many pictures in black and white or color, that illuminate the most darkest period of French history. in addition numerous anecdotes and stories about people both unknown and well known ones.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

32 Bd Poissonnière, 75009 Paris, France

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Front of the Holiday Inn Hotel, at the exit number 1 of the Grands Boulevards metro station(line 8 & 9)

End point

Place de la Concorde, 75008 Paris, France

Right next to Concorde métro station

Start Time • 10:30 AM

What To Expect

Bouillon Chartier Grands Boulevards

Recount of the start of WWII and how Paris was occupied. Back to some dramatic anecdotes and the everyday life under the occupation of Paris.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Folies Bergère

Testimony about the intense artistic life under the occupation : movie stars, music-halls, movie theater
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Passage Verdeau

Passages keep atmosphere and decors that could be found during the occupation. In front (on the other side) the building which hosted a bordello requisitioned by the German army
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hôtel Drouot

During the occupation, a considerable number of simple objects and art were sold at Drouot auction house. Opportunity to explain the mass stealing of Jewish property and the incredible story of a German art dealer working for the Reich.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mairie du 9ᵉ arrondissement de Paris

The town hall of the 9th district will be the opportunity to speak about the Résistance, with a local employee. But also to address the denunciating and the passive resistance in France during WWII.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

BNP Paribas maison doree

This stop will help us understand the role of banks under the occupation. As well as the armistice convention between France and Germany, and the resulting economic and political situation.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pathe Opera Premier

Example of a movie theater requisitioned for German soldiers. Nearby an other building remaines famous for hosting one of the most important exhibition in Paris, organized by the nazi propaganda and valuing antisemitism: "the Jews and France"
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

BRED-Banque Populaire - Espace patrimonial

The “place de l’Opéra” is extremely symbolic of the occupation of Paris. The Kommandantur was there, the Café de la Paix like the Opéra are rich of many anecdotes during this period.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place-Vendome

After discussing about the fate of “rue de la Paix” jewelry stores, the “place Vendôme” will be the opportunity to talk about the law ministry, occupied by the German army, as well as one of the very first resistance networks located nearby. The Ritz Hotel, which was a key place of the occupation and collaboration, with many celebrities, spies, and militaries.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rue de Castiglione

The most of the palace hotels were used as headquarters of the German army. Behind Hotel Meurice, we will be able to talk about the main characters related with these places and fights of the “Libération” that ended there.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Place de la Concorde

The “place de la Concorde” shows the marks of the “Libération” fightings. The memorial plaques are dedicated to soldiers, resistance fighters or civilians who took part of the battle. On the terrace, several photos of the square and the places around it will allow to understand better the period but also to review on the fundamental role of many famous people. The museum behind was used by the Germans to store all the art stolen to the Jews and sent to Germany.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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What's Included

  • Tous les bâtiments visités sont libres d'accès
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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-122607P5

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