Right Bank Tour
Discover Paris under the light of the Second World War
2 hours
2.5 km walking
4 historic stops
Discover Paris under the light of the Second World War
"Whatever happens, the Flame of the French Resistance must not and will not be extinguished."— Charles de Gaulle, 18th June 1940
On this Right Bank Tour we set the scene of wartime Paris, then follow three intertwined threads: how close Paris came to being lost in mere days, how cultural treasures were secretly tracked under occupation after being stolen by the nazis, and the dramatic fighting & personalities tied to the Liberation.
Discover how Paris fell to the hands of the German army in only 35 days of active combat, and learn more about the crucial decisions taken during that period.
Learn how some French Resistance fighters operated under the noses of the Nazi occupiers, using ingenuity and courage to protect their city and its culture.
Revisit the Liberation of Paris in August 1944, when the city came on the brink of destruction, and learn how some famous characters were involved in the event.
Discover how Paris fell to the hands of the German army in only 35 days of active combat, and learn more about the crucial decisions taken during that period.
Learn how some French Resistance fighters operated under the noses of the Nazi occupiers, using ingenuity and courage to protect their city and its culture.
Revisit the Liberation of Paris in August 1944, when the city came on the brink of destruction, and learn how some famous characters were involved in the event.
Our first stop is all about getting on the same page — and having a bit of fun while we do it. We’ll set the scene for Paris in World War II, giving you the key events and characters to remember. There’s a quiz involved, so listen closely…
Here we revisit a decisive meeting held immediately after the German assault in May 1940. You'll discover the important decisions that were taken on that day by the government on the future of the French capital
Moving on to the Occupation period, we’ll focus on the story of a French female Resistance fighter called Rose Valland. For 4 years straight, she risked her life every day to keep track of all the artwork seized by the Nazis in Paris, and sent to Germany...
Fighting in the streets, uncertainty in command, and a literary legend—Ernest Hemingway—who vowed to liberate a very specific Parisian site. Did he succeed? We build the suspense as we reach the symbolic finale.
Our first stop is all about getting on the same page — and having a bit of fun while we do it. We'll set the scene for Paris in World War II, giving you the key events and characters to remember. There's a quiz involved, so listen closely…
Here we revisit a decisive meeting held immediately after the German assault in May 1940. You'll discover the important decisions that were taken on that day by the government on the future of the French capital
Moving on to the Occupation period, we'll focus on the story of a French female Resistance fighter called Rose Valland. For 4 years straight, she risked her life every day to keep track of all the artwork seized by the Nazis in Paris, and sent to Germany...
Fighting in the streets, uncertainty in command, and a literary legend—Ernest Hemingway—who vowed to liberate a very specific Parisian site. Did he succeed? We build the suspense as we reach the symbolic finale.
2.5km • 4 stops • 2 hours
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Discover WW2 on the left side of Paris
Discover WW2 on the right side of Paris