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A Day of Exploring Black Paris

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Paris, FR
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Experience the vibrant and rich history of Black Paris on this exhilarating tour. Start your day with a complimentary French breakfast at the famous Les Deux Magots café, where influential writers like James Baldwin and Richard Wright gathered. Explore the historical neighborhoods of Pigalle and Chateau Rouge, also known as Little Africa, and discover the fascinating stories behind these areas. With the convenience of an Unlimited Metro Pass, you'll be able to effortlessly navigate through the city, uncovering hidden gems along the way. The tour culminates with a delicious meal at BMK, one of the best African restaurants in Paris. Immerse yourself in the culture, history, and flavors of Black Paris and create memories that will last a lifetime.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 6 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Complimentary French breakfast at Les Deux Magots
  • Explore historical sites in and around the 5th and 6th arrondissements
  • Discover the neighborhood of Pigalle, "Black Montmartre"
  • Visit Chateau Rouge aka Little Africa and shop in the vibrant neighborhood
  • Share a delicious meal at one of the best African restaurants in Paris
  • Breakfast
  • All day metro pass

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Introduction:

Discover the vibrant and fascinating history of Black Paris on the immersive and captivating tour, "A Day of Exploring Black Paris". Starting with a complimentary French breakfast at the renowned café Les Deux Magots, where influential writers like James Baldwin and Richard Wright once gathered, this tour takes you through the rich cultural heritage of the 5th and 6th arrondissements and beyond. Prepare to delve into the hidden stories and remarkable achievements of the black community in Paris as you explore historically significant neighborhoods like Pigalle and Chateau Rouge, also known as Little Africa.

What to expect?

During this 360-minute tour, you can expect to embark on a carefully curated itinerary that showcases the best of Black Paris. A knowledgeable guide will lead you to various sites and provide in-depth insights into the history, culture, and contributions of the black community in the city. With an Unlimited Metro Pass included, you'll have convenient access to locations beyond walking distance. The tour culminates in a delightful meal at one of the finest African restaurants in Paris, offering a chance to connect with fellow participants and share your favorite moments of the day.

Who is this for?

"A Day of Exploring Black Paris" is for anyone with a passion for history, culture, and uncovering the hidden gems of a city. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the diverse cultural tapestry of Paris, this tour is perfect for you. Embrace inclusivity and celebrate the remarkable contributions of the black community while immersing yourself in the rich heritage of this global city.

Why book this?

This captivating tour offers a unique and immersive experience that goes beyond the typical Parisian landmarks. Delve into the often-overlooked history of Black Paris, uncovering stories that have shaped the city's identity. The tour provides a platform for important discussions, highlighting the significant contributions made by the black community throughout history. It's a chance to gain new perspectives, challenge preconceived notions, and deepen your appreciation for the multicultural fabric of Paris.

Good to know:

As you embark on this unforgettable journey, remember to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. It's essential to come prepared with an open mind, ready to absorb the wealth of knowledge and stories that will be shared. The tour includes a complimentary French breakfast to kickstart your day and an Unlimited Metro Pass for seamless travel between locations. Please note that the cost of the delicious meal at the African restaurant is not included in the tour price, offering you the flexibility to choose your culinary delights.

Reviews:

Participants who have experienced "A Day of Exploring Black Paris" have praised the tour for its informative and eye-opening nature. They describe it as a transformative journey through the lesser-known pages of Parisian history, delving into the stories of influential figures and neighborhoods. Travelers were impressed by the depth of knowledge and passion displayed by the guides, who expertly navigated between the present and the past to paint a vivid picture of Black Paris. Many reviewers appreciated the inclusive approach of the tour, relishing the opportunity to celebrate diversity and gain a richer understanding of the city they love.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Les Deux Magots

We begin at the historic literary café, Les Deux Magots, for a meet and greet and breakfast. The breakfast included with the tour is: Le Classique- Choice of hot drinks (Espresso, double espresso, filter coffee, white coffee, cappuccino, Dammann tea or Old-style chocolate) Croissant and bread with Poitou-Charentes butter (15g)

La Rhumerie

A stop inside this Rum House that's existed since 1932, founded by Joseph Louville, a Caribbean man from Martinique and still owned by his family to this day.

Bookstore Presence Africaine

Présence Africaine started as a pan-African quarterly cultural, political, and literary magazine, published in Paris and founded by Alioune Diop in 1947. In 1949 it expanded to a publishing house and bookstore. Influential in the Pan-Africanist movement, the decolonization struggle of former French colonies, and the birth of the Négritude movement, we will step inside and explore it's rich history.

Pantheon

The famous French mausoleum which celebrates the lives of prominent French figures, was originally built to be a church. We'll take in the view from the outside while highlighting those of African descent that are buried and/or recognized here, as well as French abolitionists.

14 Rue Monsieur le Prince

The address of Richard Wright's Apartment in Paris marked by a plaque on the building.

Pigalle

We'll walk through the neighborhood that became the extension of the Harlem Renaissance in the 1920s and 30s. With a large amount of jazz clubs and black owned businesses started by African Americans living in the city, we'll take note on some of the most notable locations.

KEUR : OBJETS ET DÉCORATION AFRICAINE.

A gateway between Dakar and Paris, Keur - or "house" in Wolof - offers a selection of authentic and colorful decorative objects and home accessories, entirely made in Senegal.

Château Rouge

Chateau Rouge aka Little Africa, is a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with shops and food market that serves Paris's African population. We'll visit some of the stores, and shop around as we discuss the history of the neighborhood and get a chance to speak with locals within the neighborhood.

BMK Paris-Bamako

We'll share a meal at the end of the day at one of the best African restaurants in paris, BMK. If you've never had food from the countries of Mali or Senegal, you're in for a treat.

Reviews

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Connie_T

It is definitely alot of walking, just be prepared! The tour is very informative and the restaurant at the end was AMAZING! If you're thinking about going, you should.

Kimberly_L

The most memorable part of this tour was everything! Knight our guide was extremely personable & informative. I learned so much about the Black history of Paris. When I come back to visit I will definitely take another tour with Knight.

Sheyonn_B

Such a wonderful way to start my Paris experience! Thank you Knight, for being so patience, kind, and detailed. Thank you for being a gentleman. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Thank you for taking us to support Black owned businesses and not just telling us about them. Thank you for your honesty and authenticity. My group was lovely. Je te souhaite plein de bonnes choses. #2:11pm6/13/2024sir Blessings, Sheyonn

Maura_C

This tour was absolutely fabulous! Knight was a very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. We booked very short notice and were accommodated beautifully! With this being our third trip to Paris, we were pleasantly surprised at all of the parts of the city we were able to explore on this tour that we previously haven’t visited! All of the vendors were so friendly and had amazing products, food and atmosphere! I will be recommending this tour to all of my friends who come into Paris! This tour is lit!

LaSandra_W

Our tour guide was the best. We had a very informative cultural tour of black Paris. Our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge and answered all history questions. I would highly recommend the Black Paris tour. Our guide was from California and is my husband's Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brother. Great tour!

Rachel_J

Knight was a great tour guide. His knowledge about the topic was amazing. He was patient with our group, checked in with us frequently. He answered all of our many questions. Knight was able to build rapport with our group. He helped us debrief at the end of the tour which was helpful. We learned so much on this tour and am so grateful that we booked it and got Knight as a tour guide.

Paula_R

Historical information and insight provided by the tour guide , Knight. It was essentially fantastic, great amazing tour.

SharonCannon

This tour was one of the highlights of my trip to Paris. Knight was a wonderful tour guide and I learned so much about the Black Paris district. I loved going to some of the shops and buying African jewelry and just seeing the sights. Riding the subway from place to place was a great experience.

Robert_H

Knight is an excellent guide and storyteller. He is quite skilled at blending the experiences of people of color from America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe, within the city of Paris. Knight has a historian's curiosity and an ability to connect historical facts to future vision.

111toniah

I'm big on going on tours. I've been on tours all over the world and what makes a GREAT tour is a GREAT STORYTELLER. Knight is indeed one of those rare storytellers that's passionate about his subject matter and paints Paris through a lens that you want get anywhere else. I live in Paris and learned things about my own neighborhood that I had no idea about. Overall, it's a really warm and nourishing experience and a great way to see a lot of the city of light in one day!
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