You are interested in World War 2 and Paris fascinates you? Explore Paris‘ history during World War 2, from the dark days of the Occupation to Liberation. Your Private Guide takes you on a fascinating Tour through this dramatic period in Paris…
Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris : History
On 14 June 1940, 5 weeks after the start of the “Battle of France”, the undefended Paris fell to German occupation forces.
The German forces remained in Paris until the city was liberated in August 1944 after a resistance uprising, 2.5 months after the Normandy invasion.
Central Paris endured World War 2 practically unscathed, as there were no strategic targets for Allied bombers (train stations in central Paris were terminal stations and major factories were located in the suburbs). Also, German General von Choltitz did not destroy all Parisian monuments before any German retreat, as ordered by Adolf Hitler…
Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris : take the Tour
Your Private Guided Tour of Paris during World War 2 starts at the Place de la Concorde. It drives you to discover the center of Paris, between Concorde, Rivoli and Opera… Throughout the Tour, your Private Guide discusses the 4 years of World War 2 experienced by Paris between May 1940 and August 1944, passing by symbolic places of the Occupation: the Kommandantur (Opera), the Ministry of Navy / Marineministerium (Place de la Concorde), the Hotel Meurice (residence of Von Choltitz, Commander of Gross Paris), etc…
Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris : details
Your Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris lasts 2 hours.
Relax! Your Private Guided Tour is entirely custom-tailored : depending on your requests, we adapt to your wishes, we visit at your own pace, you skip the line and have priority access to Parisian monuments.
Save time & money: we complete your Private Guided Tour with recommendations for the best restaurants, hotels and exhibitions in Paris, in order to provide a unique experience.
You are accompanied by an independent local professional guide / or specialist, selected based on his / her interest in History and Parisian habits.
Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris : book now
Each Private Guided Tour is custom-tailored and different : prices start at 259€ per group (up to 4 persons).
Please contact us for booking your Private Guided Tour of World War 2 in Paris…
…or to offer it to a friend !
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