The World War II Walking Tour of Paris

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.

Itinerary/Activity Schedule
- 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.

Includes
- Guided World War II Walking Tour

Excludes
- Entrance Fees
- Meals and Drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Optional Activity Costs

Not Available on
July 25, 2010 and December 25

Please Note
- All tours run in all types of weather and will not be cancelled because of rain.
- Guides will be visibly holding our brochures at the meeting points.

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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3. Enter basic travel, name, and payment information in the Check-out Form.

Upon booking, you will receive a voucher by email containing all details about the tour. You can check the status of your booking at anytime.

After you book
Please print the electronic voucher sent to you. It contains the operator's complete contact details and local telephone numbers. Give the voucher to the operator on the day of the activity.

What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.