# Paris History Tours

> Paris History Tours offers immersive guided walking tours in Paris, France. Founded in 2024 by Clement Daguet-Schott, a dedicated WWII history researcher. Four guided walking tours: two 2-hour WWII tours (Left Bank and Right Bank) exploring the Fall of Paris, the French Resistance, and the Liberation of 1944; a 1.5-hour General History tour spanning 2,000 years of Paris; and the Nourritour, a 3-hour food & wine tour in the 9th arrondissement. Rated 4.9/5 on Google Maps with 50+ reviews. Available in English and French. Private and group tours for up to 10 people. Book directly at parishistorytours.com for the best price, or via GetYourGuide and Viator.

Paris History Tours is a specialized walking tour provider in Paris. The guide, Clement, spent 6 months researching across 20+ historical books and primary sources to create historically rigorous, engaging tours. Visitors from 25+ countries have participated, with a consistent 4.9/5 star rating.

## Tours

- [Left Bank WWII Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/tours/left-bank): 2-hour walking tour covering Boulevard Saint-Michel, Palais du Luxembourg, La Sorbonne, and Notre-Dame de Paris. Themes: Fall of Paris 1940, French Resistance networks (Agnes Humbert and the Musee de l'Homme network), and Liberation of Paris 1944.
- [Right Bank WWII Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/tours/right-bank): 2-hour walking tour covering Pont Alexandre III, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Place de la Concorde, and Place Vendome. Themes: Battle of France, Rose Valland's secret mission to track 20,000+ stolen artworks, and Hemingway at the Liberation.
- [General History of Paris Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/tours/general-history): 1.5-hour walking tour spanning 2,000 years of Paris history. 3 stops: Roman Lutetia (Thermes de Cluny, battle of 52 BC), Viking Siege of 885 (Île de la Cité), French Revolution (Tuileries, Flight to Varennes 1791). Available in English and French. Small groups, max 10 people.
- [Nourritour — Food & Wine Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/tours/food-wine): 3-hour food and wine walking tour through the 9th arrondissement. First half: the covered passages and rue des Martyrs, shopping at four artisans (madeleines, cheese, charcuterie, wine). Second half: a sit-down tasting at a wine shop around four progressive pairing boards travelling across France — Loire, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Sauternes. Co-guided by a historian and a wine enthusiast.

## About

- [About the Guide & Key Figures](https://www.parishistorytours.com/key-figures): Background on the guide Clement Daguet-Schott, research methodology (20+ books, 6 months), participant statistics, and countries represented.
- [Partners & Recommendations](https://www.parishistorytours.com/partners): Independent tour operators, guides and experience makers in Paris that Clement recommends to his own visitors (including Txango Tours).

## Blog

In-depth, historically researched articles on WWII Paris and Paris history, written by the guide. English articles at [/blog](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog), French at [/fr/blog](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog).

### English articles

- [A Complete Timeline of Paris Under German Occupation (1940-1944)](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/paris-german-occupation-timeline-1940-1944)
- [The Liberation of Paris: What Happened on August 25, 1944](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/liberation-paris-august-1944)
- [Why Did Hitler Order the Destruction of Paris? The Story of General von Choltitz](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/hitler-destroy-paris-von-choltitz)
- [Notre-Dame at War: How the Cathedral Survived the Occupation — and the Gunfire of August 26, 1944](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/notre-dame-paris-ww2)
- [Where to See the Traces of World War II in Paris: Bullet Holes, Plaques, Bunkers and Memorials](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/ww2-traces-paris-bullet-holes-plaques-bunkers)
- [Rose Valland: The Woman Who Tracked 20,000 Stolen Masterpieces](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/rose-valland-nazi-art-theft)
- [Agnes Humbert and the Musée de l'Homme Network: Paris's First Resistance](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/agnes-humbert-musee-homme-resistance)
- [Luxembourg Palace: From French Senate to Luftwaffe Headquarters](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/luxembourg-palace-luftwaffe-headquarters-ww2)
- [Hemingway at the Ritz: The Story Behind the Liberation's Most Famous Bar Tab](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/hemingway-liberation-paris-ritz)
- [The Ghosts Below: Paris Metro Stations Lost to World War II](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/ghost-metro-stations-paris-ww2)
- [Wine in Montmartre: The Surprising History of Paris's Last Vineyard](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/montmartre-wine-history-paris)
- [Best Time to Visit Paris for History Lovers](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/best-time-visit-paris-history-lovers)
- [What to Expect on a WWII Walking Tour in Paris](https://www.parishistorytours.com/blog/what-to-expect-ww2-walking-tour-paris)

### Articles en français

- [Chronologie complète de Paris sous l'Occupation allemande (1940-1944)](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/chronologie-occupation-allemande-paris-1940-1944)
- [La Libération de Paris : Que s'est-il passé le 25 août 1944 ?](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/liberation-paris-aout-1944)
- [Pourquoi Hitler a-t-il ordonné la destruction de Paris ? L'histoire du général von Choltitz](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/hitler-detruire-paris-von-choltitz)
- [Notre-Dame dans la guerre : comment la cathédrale a traversé l'Occupation — et les tirs du 26 août 1944](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/notre-dame-paris-seconde-guerre-mondiale)
- [Où voir les traces de la Seconde Guerre mondiale à Paris : impacts de balles, plaques, bunkers et mémoriaux](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/traces-seconde-guerre-mondiale-paris-impacts-balles-plaques-bunkers)
- [Rose Valland : La femme qui a traqué 20 000 chefs-d'œuvre volés](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/rose-valland-vol-art-nazi)
- [Agnès Humbert et le réseau du Musée de l'Homme : la première Résistance parisienne](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/agnes-humbert-musee-homme-resistance-fr)
- [Le Palais du Luxembourg : du Sénat français au QG de la Luftwaffe](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/palais-luxembourg-quartier-general-luftwaffe-ww2)
- [Hemingway au Ritz : L'histoire derrière la note de bar la plus célèbre de la Libération](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/hemingway-liberation-paris-ritz-fr)
- [Les Fantômes du Sous-Sol : les stations de métro que Paris a oubliées](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/stations-fantomes-metro-paris-fr)
- [Le Vin à Montmartre : L'Histoire Surprenante du Dernier Vignoble de Paris](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/histoire-vin-montmartre-paris-fr)
- [Les Glacières de Paris : Comment la Ville Stockait le Froid Avant le Réfrigérateur](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/histoire-glacieres-paris-fr)
- [Quelle est la meilleure période pour visiter Paris quand on aime l'Histoire ?](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/meilleure-periode-visite-paris-passionnes-histoire)
- [À quoi s'attendre lors d'une visite guidée WWII à Paris](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/blog/a-quoi-sattendre-visite-ww2-paris)

## Booking & Contact

- [Book a Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/#book-tour): Online booking for regular and private tours via Stripe
- Email: clement@parishistorytours.com
- WhatsApp: +33 6 20 62 24 80
- [Google Maps Reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AGYuzh8jHA9KXv9h8): 4.9/5 rating, 50+ reviews

## Key Facts

- Location: Paris, France
- Languages: English, French
- Duration: 2 hours (WWII tours), 1.5 hours (General History tour), 3 hours (Nourritour food & wine)
- Distance: 2.5 km walking per tour
- Stops: 4 historic stops (WWII tours), 3 historic stops (General History tour), 4 artisans + tasting (Nourritour)
- Group size: Up to 10 participants
- Tour types: Regular (group) and Private
- Rating: 4.9/5 on Google Maps (50+ reviews)
- Visitors from: 25+ countries (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, and more)

## Also Available On

- [GetYourGuide](https://www.getyourguide.com/paris-l16/world-war-ii-tour-in-paris-fall-resistance-liberation-t537162/): Book the Left Bank WWII Tour on GetYourGuide
- [Viator](https://www.viator.com/tours/Paris/World-War-II-Tour-in-Paris-Fall-Resistance-and-Liberation/d479-5642691P2): Book on Viator
- [TripAdvisor](https://www.tripadvisor.fr/Attraction_Review-g187147-d34229671-Reviews-Paris_History_Tours-Paris_Ile_de_France.html): Paris History Tours on TripAdvisor
- Airbnb Experiences: Left Bank & Right Bank WWII tours also bookable on Airbnb

## Social Media

- [Instagram @parishistorytour](https://www.instagram.com/parishistorytour/): History reels, behind-the-scenes, and micro-trottoirs about WWII Paris
- [Google Maps Reviews](https://maps.app.goo.gl/AGYuzh8jHA9KXv9h8): 4.9/5 rating, 50+ reviews

## Optional

- [French Homepage](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr): Full site available in French
- [French Left Bank Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/tours/left-bank): Visite Rive Gauche Seconde Guerre mondiale
- [French Right Bank Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/tours/right-bank): Visite Rive Droite Seconde Guerre mondiale
- [French General History Tour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/tours/general-history): Histoire Générale de Paris - 2 000 ans en 1h30
- [French Nourritour](https://www.parishistorytours.com/fr/tours/food-wine): Nourritour — Visite food & wine dans le 9e arrondissement