Private Paris WWII History Tour: Occupation & Resistance

About this tour

Explore the critical sites of Paris during its darkest days under Nazi occupation on our Private Paris WWII History Tour.

Uncover hidden stories, providing a deeper understanding of the city’s wartime history through its iconic landmarks. Walk through the historic streets where the French Resistance secretly operated, with the Gestapo nearby. Discover the neighborhood’s vital role in underground publications like Defense de France.

Follow the paths of Jean Moulin, a hero who unified the Resistance. Learn how clandestine meetings and acts of defiance paved the way for eventual liberation.

Once headquarters for the Luftwaffe, the opulent Jardin du Luxembourg holds secrets of the Nazi occupation. Imagine the contrast between its peaceful present and its dark wartime role.

Visit the Saint-Michel District, a powerful symbol of resistance, which witnessed defiant riots against Nazi rule in 1942. Visit sites like the bookstore where Samuel Beckett found refuge from the Gestapo.

Reflect on the tragic roundup of Jewish families during the Vel d’Hiv raid, and visit the somber Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, which honors those sent to concentration camps.

Experience the city’s final days of occupation, from tense Nazi control to the jubilant celebrations of freedom. Explore how Paris handled the aftermath of war, including the complexities of collaboration and rebuilding.

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