Saint German Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour

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Monument à Francis Garnier, Avenue de l'Observatoire, Paris, France
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Duration

2 Hours

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

About this tour

Saint-Germain-des-Prés is a neighborhood where every street corner hums with history and every café window reflects centuries of thought.

It’s a feeling. A rhythm. A quiet kind of magic that seeps into your skin as you walk its cobbled lanes. The aroma of freshly baked croissants mingles with the scent of old books and espresso. Whispering winds brush past grand boulevards, where poets once paced and revolutionaries once gathered.

This tour isn’t about ticking off sights on a list; it’s about experiencing the soul of Paris. With Trippy Tour Guide, you’re free to explore at your own pace. No crowds. No time limits. No guides hurrying you through. Just you, the streets, and the stories that unfold as naturally as a conversation.

You’ll stand where Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir once debated the meaning of freedom over endless coffee. You’ll walk past cafés that hosted Picasso, Camus, James Baldwin, and jazz legends who changed the rhythm of the world. You’ll slip through hidden courtyards, past centuries-old bookstores, and into churches that have quietly stood since the Middle Ages.

One moment, you’re surrounded by lush greenery in Luxembourg Garden, watching children sail toy boats in still ponds. The next, you’re standing before ancient abbey walls, feeling the weight of 1,500 years of whispered prayers and dramatic revolutions.

And it’s not just about what you’ll see; it’s about what you’ll feel. Wonder. Stillness. Discovery. This is the version of Paris most people miss: the intimate, artistic, quietly powerful side of the city.

So if you’re the kind of traveler who seeks depth over haste, stories over snapshots, and meaning in every step, this tour is for you.

Let Saint-Germain-des-Prés surprise you. Let it slow you down. Let it speak.

Download the tour, walk with us, and rediscover Paris, one story at a time.

Highlights

  • Walk through Paris's oldest abbey—1,500 years of stories await.
  • Sip where Sartre, Camus, and Hemingway once debated
  • Uncover secret courtyards hidden in plain sight.
  • Discover the café where revolutions were brewed with coffee.
  • Stand where the U.S. independence was first recognized
  • Explore art, myths, and mystery at Paris’s most poetic fountain

Included/Excluded

  • Access to the Saint German Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
  • 30+ narration points of popular locations in Paris
  • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
  • Audio Guide
  • In Person Guide

Itinerary

Monument à Francis Garnier

Uncover hidden tales like Francis Garnier’s epic river quests—right on a Parisian street corner. Saint-Germain holds stories the guidebooks miss.

Fontaine des Quatre-Parties-du-Monde

Step into a secret garden and uncover a hidden fountain where continents rise, stars spin, and Paris dares to hold the world literally in its hands.

Echoes Through the Green

Walk through quiet gates into Paris past monks, jazz, and revolutions, where vineyards once grew and philosophy spilled from cafés into the streets.

Entrance of Luxembourg Garden

Step through golden gates into a royal garden where queens dreamed, poets wept, and time flows like the fountains beneath Parisian trees.

Statue of Anne of Brittany

Walk through royal gardens where queens ruled, statues whisper, and stories lead to hidden castles waiting in the heart of France.

Les Voiliers du Luxembourg

Glide into charm where tiny boats sail on dreams and a palace rises through trees; a timeless escape unfolds, waiting just ahead.

. The Luxembourg Palace

Stand beneath a palace where queens dreamed, revolutions thundered, and senators now debate history. Breathe in every stone and whisper of gravel.

 Medici Fountain

Breathe beside a baroque masterpiece where marble lovers lean, ivy drapes secrets, and a jealous giant watches, frozen in time in a hidden corner of the garden.

 Odeon Theatre

Turn toward timeless drama where golden stone columns rise, history whispers through theater walls, and every echo invites you to take your place in the story.

The Artist’s Turn

Église Saint-Sulpice

Explore Saint-Sulpice's Da Vinci Code mysteries, Delacroix murals, and ancient gnomon, then marvel at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice's majestic preachers—a timeless journey awaits.

 Rue Bonaparte

Journey Rue Bonaparte, where Napoleon's ambition echoes through elegant streets past the prestigious École des Beaux-Arts, and experience history's grand stage.

The Oven Street Memory

Wander Rue de Four, an ancient Parisian lane steeped in history where communal ovens once baked warm bread. Imagine centuries of bustling life; a sensory journey awaits.

 Boulevard Saint-Germain

Enter Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris's grand artery built by Haussmann, connecting centuries of thought, rebellion, and art. Walk where ideas ignited.

Cour du Commerce Saint-André

Unlock Cour du Commerce Saint-André, a hidden alley of revolution where Danton and Marat walked. Discover the birthplace of fiery ideas and the guillotine's origins—a true dive into history.

 Le Procope

See Le Procope. Paris's oldest cafe. Sip coffee where Voltaire, Rousseau, and Franklin debated. Touch history where Napoleon's hat hung and revolutions brewed. 

Relais Christine

Discover Relais Christine, a luxurious haven built upon a 13th-century monastery. Experience centuries of serenity.

 Passage Dauphine

Step into Passage Dauphine, a hidden Parisian portal. Cobblestones whisper tales of artists, revolutionaries, and silent secrets.

 The Cardinal’s Curve

Explore Rue Mazarine, a street named for Cardinal Mazarin, a 17th-century power broker. 

Whispers of Rue de Buci

Walk Rue de Buci, a medieval artery alive with markets and whispers. Feel centuries of Parisian bustle.

 La Louisiane

Relive the bohemian spirit at La Louisiane, a Saint-Germain landmark. Imagine Sartre and Beauvoir debating Miles Davis playing a true cultural nexus.

 Place Furstemberg

Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Step into Église Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris's oldest church. Immerse yourself in 1500 years of kings, Vikings, revolutions, and rebirth—a truly timeless experience.

. Les Deux Magots

Explore Les Deux Magots. Paris's legendary cafe. Sit where Hemingway, Sartre, and Beauvoir debated. Feel the echoes of intellectual giants and artistic dreams

Cafe's Corner

Monument to Taras Shevchenko

Discover St. Volodymyr's Cathedral, a Parisian sanctuary. Witness the Monument to Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine's voice of liberty.

 Debauve & Gallais

Indulge your senses at Debauve & Gallais, chocolatier to kings. Taste Marie Antoinette's pistoles and Napoleon's favorites. Experience centuries of sweet legacy.

Hôtel d'York

Wander Rue de Jacob, a street of Enlightenment publishers. Discover a hidden plaque marking the 1783 signing of the US peace treaty, a revolutionary moment etched into Parisian history.

The River Remembers

Wander along the Seine. Paris's timeless heart. See ancient bridges and feel centuries of history flow.

The Philosopher's Edge

Stroll along Quai Voltaire, named for the defiant philosopher. Walk where his wit sparked Enlightenment and feel the echoes of revolutions.

 Musée d'Orsay

Gaze at the Musée d’Orsay, a former railway station transformed into an art sanctuary. Admire its stunning Beaux-Arts architecture. Our journey ends here amidst brushstrokes of revolution.

 

Durations

2- 3 hours

Languages

English
French
German
Spanish

Tour Type

Walking Tour

Tour's Location

Monument à Francis Garnier, Avenue de l'Observatoire, Paris, France

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