Unique Tour of Literary Women in Parisian History with Tastings

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Follow in the footsteps of Simone de Beauvoir, Colette, and other influential female writers through the Left Bank.

As you explore the historic streets of the Saint-Germain-de-Prés neighborhood, your guide will provide illuminating commentary on the writing legends and their lasting impact on the literary world, and the women’s liberation movement.

Make two stops at local bakeries to sample traditional French sweets along the way!

- Enjoy one of the most original walking tours of Paris

- Further your understanding of female writers and the women’s liberation movement

- Expand your knowledge of French pastries & sweets

- Discover the enchanting Saint-Germain-de-Prés neighborhood

Women of Paris (WoP) is the first Paris walking tour company devoted to the education of women’s history and influence. WoP offers tours that challenge the status quo by placing women at the heart of the Paris story. Since launching in 2016, WoP has grown to be one of the most unique experiences in Paris!

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

2 different sweet tastings from some of the best names in Paris!

What To Expect

Saint-Germain-des-Pres

Walking around Saint Germain-des-Prés in the footsteps of the female writers who found inspiration in Paris—Colette, George Sand, and more. On this literary walk, we illuminate the lives and achievements of these women, showing you where they lived or worked and how they helped to advance the Women's Liberation movement in France. Our stops will also be punctuated with opportunities to taste some of the best French desserts in a neighbourhood known for its many confectionery shops.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Sample a heavenly salted butter caramel from the inventor himself!

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Reviews

4.88

72 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great trip!
Sonya H,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Interesting and informative with lots of details that we’d never have known on our own. Small international group which is great for chatting with fellow travellers. Inside tips for making the most of one’s Paris visit a bonus! Recommended
A really great walk!
Stefanie P,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a fun walk through the neighborhood with lots of stories about great women. Pat did a great job and was able to give great tips off the route. Thank you so much!
It was good
esmep452,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The lesser known stories of women with verry intersting lives. Recomend for people who are interested in litritire and social history or feminism. It was verry enganging and eye opening for younger generations.
great experience
N1815FTilonap,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
great experience, very insightful and fun tour :) enjoyed listening to the guide and will come back for other tours in the future!
Surprising, fun, educational
rosemarieh198,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On a wet and cool morning our enthusiastic guide, Pat took us on a whirlwind behind- the-scenes tour of the haunts of some of Paris’ notable literary women. I especially was impressed with Pat’s knowledge and the way she presented these women as real-life heroes in a world that typically favored men. The facts and the stories were fascinating and always innovative. To see where Sylvia Beach finally published Ulysses was a total surprise, along with the discovery of some sweet treats their origins of which I would never have known about. Well-done, Pat.
Excellent tour!
Jennifer H,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent walking tour featuring female literary giants in writing and publishing. I learned a lot. I also enjoyed the yummy nibbles at Maison du Roux and the Bréton bakery near Odeon. Our tour guide was great and she finished on time. Highly recommend!
Wholly unreliable…
951colleenn,
Mar 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
I showed up at the appointed place before the appointed time, not knowing the program was cancelled as i was the only interested person. After hanging around for more than half an hour without being able to contact anyone relating the tour I went back to my hotel and called American Express, who gave me a US number to call. The person on the other end said nobody else was interested in the tour so they cancelled, that she tried to message me the day before and couldn’t reach me. She immediately said she would refund. My advice, skip this one, unless you’re bringing your own group. Unreliable. I wasted not only time, but return taxi fares.
Impressive storytelling and delicious treats!
H66MJpattyw,
Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Once again, I was very impressed by the guide’s expertise in the subject and ability to convey her knowledge through engaging storytelling. This tour is a must for those who would like to orient themselves in the literary life of women in Paris. And the sweet treats were incredibly good.
Excellent tour - engaging and entertaining
872leilai,
Dec 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was so lovely! Got to see a ton of things in the St Germaine area while learning about some amazing female writers. Our tour guide, a librarian formerly from the UK, was so knowledgeable, funny, and enthusiastic. She had a lot of great tips and info to add for us in addition to the info on the writers highlighted on the tour. She was a great story teller and extremely engaging making me want to learn more after the tour. I'd highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn some lesser known writers off the beaten path. I'll definitely take another tour with this company in the future!
Excellent, informative walking tour with a couple of tasty food stops
Mountainhigh123,
Nov 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We enjoyed an interesting morning with our tour guide Emily, learning about the incredible powerhouse women of the Parisian literary scene. The obstacles they overcame to pursue their passion for literature are not well known, but should be and Women in Paris do a great job of making that happen.