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Classic Walks Paris - The World War II Walk |
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| Type |
Paris Day Tours |
| Departs From |
Paris |
| Meeting Point |
We meet on the Pont St. Louis (St. Louis bridge) - the only bridge that joins the two islands (just behind Notre Dame). |
| Duration |
2 hours |
| Available |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, |
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FROM : 12.00 EUR |
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Description |
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 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 the tour 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.
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