Paris Occupation History WWII 2 Hour Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
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Step into the streets of Paris and understand what it truly meant to live here during the occupation. This World War II walking tour gives you a clear mental map of occupied Paris, following a coherent route through the city center so you never feel lost—historically or geographically.
As you walk, you won’t just hear stories. You will stand exactly where events unfolded and learn how these places functioned between 1940 and 1944.
At each stop, you’ll discover how Parisians lived day to day, how German power was organized in the city, and how political control shaped everyday life. The focus is on precise locations and concrete facts, helping you understand why these places mattered—and still matter.
To help you visualize the past, the tour uses rare archival photographs, many unfamiliar even to history enthusiasts. You will directly compare wartime images with today’s streets, giving you a much clearer and more lasting understanding of what Paris looked like under occupation.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Place de la Concorde
The arrival of the Germans in the context of the outbreak of the Second World War and the first days of the occupation in Paris
During the occupation, Le Meurice served as the German strategic military headquarters for Greater Paris. Rue de Rivoli was one of the preferred locations for parades. At this stop, we discuss the year 1940 and how the Germans systematically looted France.
What‘s Included
Admission fee
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Paris Occupation History WWII 2 Hour Walking Tour
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyed it! Excellent detailed tour on the Nazi leaders in France and the local residents
P3410FJjenniferd,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the Paris Occupation history tour as a solo traveler. It was such an interesting time! You rarely see tours covering this topic. We walked the areas where the Nazis stayed and based their headquarters of Paris occupation. Margaux showed us photos of how things looked during the occupation as we stood in front of the buildings that are still in use today. She told us story after story of the Nazi occupation especially the early days from the angle of the Nazis and from the Parisian citizens. Definitely deepened my knowledge of that time but also of the area around the 1st, 2nd & 9th arrondissements. I love having more stories about the people and history as I walk around the buildings and spaces of Paris. Thank you Margaux!
Great story telling and fascinating historical walk
OnAir611685,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well paced and fascinating to hear stories for 2 hours. Margaux has great knowledge about the Paris and Nazis occupational history. Her story telling ability is second to none. Would recommend 10/10
Great tour!
dhdawe,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Margaux was clear, knowledgeable, and passionate. She has vast knowledge of the WWII occupation, and presented it in a very understandable way. It was the best tour of our vacation.
Great walking tour!
queensgirl 12,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very informative tour with a lovely guide. Margaux has an obvious passion for the history of Paris and conveys a lot of information in a digestible format. Highly recommended.
Paris occupation history tour
Roving04278858449,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Margaux was amazing. She was knowledgeable, engaging and enthusiastic about all aspects of our tour. I 100% recommend the tour and Margaux.
Memorable
sallyeU1410KG,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgeable about the Occupation. Standing in the same spot as the historic pictures she shared with the small group on her tablet made the experience even more real.
Amazing tour
Sharon B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Margaux was a lovely, knowledge, fun and friendly guide. So much information, pictures and hidden steps to discover. The time flew by in the most enjoyable way 10/10 rating!
Engaging tour - WWII Occupation of Paris
lesliefQ2446GX,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Margaux was knowledgeable, interesting, and engaging. The tour was informative and she provided ample context and relevant photos. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it! In addition, we had an interesting group to walk and talk with.
Excellent tour and extremely informative
Traci P,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and Margaux was very pleasant. The tour was very well organized and I would absolutely recommend it.
Imagine Paris 1940-1944
Trip528357,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I am a WWII buff and if you are too, this is a great tour. It was a 2+ hour walk around the vibrant, beautiful city of Paris (even without the tour guide speaking, the sights are great) and learn how it was during the Nazi occupation. History comes alive on this tour, you really can imagine what it was like during the 4 years of occupation. As so many countries (mine (USA) included) inch towards fascism, it is so important to remember what happened 80+ years ago. Seeing Paris today it is hard to believe it ever happened but there are signs everywhere that it did and this tour points them out. Never forget.
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