All visits

Canal Saint-Martin and Seine River cruise

Embark at the foot of the Musée d'Orsay, on the Seine, glide past the Tuileries Gardens, the Louvre... There's the Passerelle des Arts and the Institut de France, Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame, the magnificent mansions on Ile Saint Louis. Then, suddenly, it's adventure, the first lock, the entrance to the Canal Saint Martin.

100% electric cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin departing from Port de l'Arsenal

Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.

Cruise from the Saint-Martin canal to the Seine : best of both worlds

Discover Paris differently! Let yourself be surprised by this unique and atypical cruise which combines the charms of the Saint-Martin canal in the heart of Paris to the Seine and the historical landscape and monuments of the capital.

100% electric cruise on the Canal Saint-Martin departing from Quai de Valmy

Embark on an eco-responsible cruise to discover authentic Paris aboard the first electric boat in Paris.

Occupation and Liberation of Paris, from 1940 to 1944

Relive the period that marked French history 80 years ago, and immerse yourself in the historical and political context of the Occupation of Paris in the 20th century, on this unforgettable guided tour. N.B. : The visit with a scheduled date is only available for 2 people or more (from €140).

Cruise of the Old Paris on the Canal Saint-Martin

A romantic and unusual cruise from the Paris-Arsenal marina at Bastille to the Bassin de la Villette, passing through the Parc de la Villette.

Jewish Paris Tour

The historic Jewish quarter is found in the charming preserved district of the Marais and is concentrated around the rue des Rosiers. The walk brings to life the fascinating history of the Jewish population that has been in France for more than 2000 years.

Paris orientation tour

Starting from the Latin Quarter and its vibrant history, the tour will explore the Cité island, just across the river with must see places from the outside, like Notre Dame Cathedral, the Sainte Chapelle and the Conciergerie, the old Paris courthouse, the first palace of the Kings of France in Paris, before the Louvre.

Paris's famous covered and secret passages

A guided stroll that will allow you to discover all the known and secret covered passages of Paris.

Montmartre in songs

The guide and singer Anne-Sophie Guerrier brings you on a musical journey through Montmartre. This visit will retrace the life of famous singers who lived in the neightborhood : Édith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Jacques Brel, Dalida...

Guided tour of the Museum of Jewish Art and History

The Museum of Jewish Art and History (mahJ) replaced the Museum of Jewish Art, created in 1948 by survivors of the Shoah. It is housed, since 1998, in Hotel de Saint-Aignan, one of the most beautiful mansions of the Marais neighborhood in Paris. Its great collection features the evolution of the Jewish world.

Street art cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq

A cruise on the Canal de l'Ourcq departing from the Bassin de la Villette, where Thomasine Zoler, a street art specialist, will tell you the fascinating story of the works and the artists. You'll learn how street art evolved in Paris, discover the varied techniques used by graffiti artists and understand the symbiotic relationship between the Canal de l'Ourcq and this ever-changing art form.

Street-art and hip hop cruise on the Ourcq Canal

As part of the Été du Canal summer event, in partnership with La Manufacture 111, we invite you to enjoy a musical round trip commented cruise from the Bassin de la Villette to the bridge of Bondy.

Express cruise through Old Paris on the Canal Saint-Martin

An unusual 75-minute cruise from the Port de l'Arsenal at Bastille to discover the hidden treasures of the Canal Saint-Martin.

Bike-cruise with picnic from Bassin de la Villette to Parc de la Poudrerie

Get on board for a cruise on the Canal de l’Ourcq, from the Bassin de La Villette to the Parc de la Poudrerie. And why not take your bke with you to come back on the cycle path of the canal ? It is a great opportunity to discover the industrial heritage of the Prisian rivers in a dilightful natural atmosphere.

Backstage tour of Roland-Garros stadium

Discover the backstage of the famous Grand Slam tournament field Roland-Garros

Street art cruise on the Ourcq Canal

As a part of the Été du Canal festival, enjoy a round trip guided cruise from the Bassin de la Villette to the Bondy bridge to discover the intense relationship between street art and the Ourcq canal. The street-art cruises of July 16 and July 30 are translated in FSL (French Sign Language).

BLACKPEARL Dj Set Cruise with JP MANO

Come and dance to the sound of hip-hop, funk, soul and even more genre during a musical cruise on the Ourcq canal. It's the opportunity to discover or rediscover the atmosphere of the famous Black Pearl during l'Été du canal.

Cycling cruise on Canal de l'Ourcq: from Sevran to Paris

Get on board the Pierre-Simon Girard boat for a cruise on the Canal de l’Ourcq from the Parc de La Poudrerie to Paris, at the Bassin de La Villette. And why not come back the other way on your bike ? This cruise is a great opportunity to discover the History of the fluvial heritage of Paris in a delighting natural context.

Drawing cruise on the Marne

Embark on a unique cruise on the tranquil waters of the Marne and let yourself be carried away by the beauty of the landscapes that have inspired famous artists. On board our sketch cruise, you'll have the chance to pick up your sketchbook and let your creativity run wild as you draw the river's landscapes

Walking Tour of the Jewish Marais

Join le Marais historic district guided walking tour to discover Paris Jewish culture past and present.

Classical music concerts in the Château de Grosbois

An exclusive program of classical music concerts taking place in a prestigious gallery: the Château de Grosbois, at Boissy-Saint-Léger, in the Val-de-Marne (94), 40 minutes away from Paris. Look out: contributors will speak in french only!

Breakfast cruise on the Marne

Classical concert at Château de Santeny

Enjoy our first concert of the season in the prestigious salons of the Château de Santeny on Tuesday 16 October at 8.30pm. A selection of romantic pieces by Rossini, Massenet, Saint-Saëns and Debussy will be performed by a trio of violin, flute and harp. Free tour of the castle before the concert.

Midnight in Paris movie tour

Join Juliette Dubois on her movie-themed Ciné-Balade tour of the Latin Quarter and discover the locations that inspired Woody Allen for his film ‘Midnight in Paris’. Travel back to the Paris of the Roaring Twenties!

Pantin, renewal and gentrification: the new Brooklyn?

Let's guide you through the streets of Pantin, the new Parisian Brooklyn, where the resident types mutations go along with the building brands transformations. 

Street-art tour: focus on Lézarts de la Bièvre with guest artist LOUYZ, in the Paris Butte-aux-Cailles

With your guide, immerse yourself in a vibrant world of colour and creativity as you explore the murals and urban artworks that have turned Paris's 13th arrondissement into a veritable open-air museum.

In the footsteps of Karl Marx in Paris

This guided historical walk shows how Paris was a major source of inspiration in the development of Karl Marx's economic, political and social theories. Enter the 19th-century Parisian life of Karl Marx, accompanied by the peerless guide Anouk Colombani, in collaboration with the Museum of Live History of Montreuil. 

The Parisian Chinatown

Discover the Chinatown district of the south of Paris with this guided tour. You will learn many things about Asian community of Paris : temples, food, usages.

Historical Guided Tour within hôtels particuliers of the Île de la Cité and the Île Saint-Louis in Paris

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating aventure of Paris's historic treasures during an exclusive guided tour of the Ile de la Cité and the Ile Saint-Louis, with a passionate guide from L’Echappée Belle, who will reveal the secrets and fascinating history behind each iconic monument and hôtel particulier (private mansion).

The Paris Marais: the birthplace of parisian private mansions

Explore the elegant essence of Paris's Marais district on a captivating guided tour, by L'Echappée Belle, of its sumptuous hôtels particuliers. 

Parisian Père Lachaise cemetery: in the kingdom of celebrities

L'Echappée Belle will take you through the graves of renowned figures of Parisian Père-Lachaise cemetery. Discover this famous cemetery, a parisian relaxing place in the shade of the big trees.

Parisian Splendours: guided tour from the Place de la Concorde to the Louvre

Let's take a guided stroll by L'Echappée Belle through the most emblematic places in Paris, discovering the wealth of our heritage and the interactions between France and other countries through the ages. 

Secret Montmartre

Guillaume Le Roux reveals the secrets of Montmartre, during this Paris guided walk off the beaten track.

The real name of South Pigalle is La Nouvelle Athènes

Discover Nouvelle Athènes, a neo classical quarter of Paris. A lot of people know Montmartre and its hill, Pigalle and its neon lights, but rare are those who took the time to explore this part of the 9th arrondissement of Paris extending from place Pigalle to the Notre Dame de Lorette Church.