Join a local guide to discover the enigmatic charms of France’s capital on this enlightening and entertaining Paris city tour. Start the adventure on Sainte-Genevieve Hill, a popular spot with local university students, that offers impressive views of the imposing Pantheon. Next, stop in at the Luxembourg Gardens and soak up the romanticism of this quiet haven that offers respite from Paris’ busy streets.

Continue to the vibrant Saint-Germain area, a hotspot for writers, intellectuals, musicians and artists. Full of eclectic cafes, cool coffee houses, pokey bookshops and lively street markets, it’s easy to see why Ernest Hemingway, Jim Morrison and many others fell in love with the bohemian vibe of this area. Despite rising prices and gentrification, Saint-Germain has managed to retain its irresistible, artistic charm.

Next on your Paris walking tour, you'll wander along the serene embankments of the Seine River, and you’ll stop at a traditional wine house where you can sample a typical French charcuterie plate. Full of deliciously decadent cheese, salty cured meat, and rich pates, this is an authentic French gastronomic treat!

From here you'll move to the beautiful surrounding square, the oldest in Paris, to play a game of petanque or bocci balls. This fun game is still played by many of the citizens in city and all over the country. No doubt they might have some tips on technique for you as you play. Improve your technique with a complimentary glass of French wine or traditional pastis - who knows, it may help improve your technique!

After your game you'll go towards the energetic Saint-Michel area and take a peek into Paris’ first English bookshop, nestled in a medieval house and packed to the rafters with novels, from the classics to modern masterpieces. This place is like Mecca for bookworms, and definitely not to be missed if you're the kind of person who always has their nose in a good read!

Finally you’ll finish your Paris day trip adventure with the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, where you can take photos of this legendary building and really fall in love with the beautiful city of Paris.

What better way to finish this Paris city tour rich in history, gastronomy and art?