Notre Dame and the Islands Historical Walking Tour in Paris

Meet your guide on the Pont-Neuf bridge at approximately 2:20 p.m. for your historical walking tour. Begin your tour at Henri IV’s equestrian statue which is also the place where a Templar crusader was executed.
Next, onward to the Place Dauphine, a perfect example of 17th century architecture. Here you'll make a stop for Manon Roland, a revolutionary Muse. Circling around the former royal palace buildings, now a law court, you'll reach the Conciergerie. This notoriously famous jail during the French Revolution kept a female prisoner.
Time to approach Notre-Dame, Paris’s majestic cathedral! On its northern flank, a medieval-like quarter has survived, with winding streets and secluded houses. Enter into this beautiful Gothic church and enjoy the amazing show of its authentic 13th-century stained glass windows.
Cross a short footbridge, to the peaceful environment of Ile Saint-Louis. You would be surprised how boisterous and naughty some former inhabitants were such as the hothead duke, a Louis XIV's companion, who dared to challenge the King.
Strolling along Quai d’Orléans and de Béthune, you will be introduced to Camille Claudel, a gifted sculptor and Helena Rubinstein, the first female captain of industry. Both talented, they called for women's freedom.
Your tour will conclude at Pont Marie metro station at 5:30 p.m.