- Tours›
- Kids & Family Friendly
Paris : Visit a Castle - Family Fun
Have you ever imagined life in a castle? How did people live back in the Middle Ages? Come on my tour to learn about the medieval castle - its construction, its features, its defenses. This is a kid-friendly tour that will please the whole family ! We will visit a real castle, located only 30mins from the city centre, built from 1340 to 1410. See how the king & his family lived - see the rooms where they slept, worked & ate. And see their stunning private chapel, a jewel of Gothic architecture.
Meeting Point
91 rue de Rivoli, in front of the entrance to the metro station Louvre-Rivoli
Meeting (91 rue de Rivoli)
We meet at the entrance to the metro station Louvre-Rivoli (metro line 1), in front of the Bakery Bo & Mie at 91 rue de Rivoli. We take the metro to the castle and on the way guests will watch a video about castles : how they were built & defended, and their main features.
Castle
We visit the castle, starting with the King's Council Chamber, his treasury room, his private chapel, his bedroom, his private latrines. We learn how the King lived, travelling around his kingdom from one castle to the next.
Battlements
We climb to the top of the battlements for magnificent views - we learn about castle defenses
Dungeons & Kitchens
We go down to the dungeons & kitchens, located at ground level, and learn about some of the famous prisoners who were incarcerated in the castle.
Chapel
We visit the royal chapel that was built in the castle complex, started in the 1360s but not finished until the 1500s.
Metro
We take the metro back to Paris
End of the tour
We arrive back in central Paris.
Ending Point
in central Paris
Want to personalize this tour?
- Our tours can be customized according to your needs and preferences
- Click below to tell us what you are looking for:
Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour
Entrance fee to the castle (€9.50)
Transportation to & from the castle (€1.90 each way)
Food & Beverages
Souvenirs
Tour Important Information
Please note : the cost of entry to the castle (€9.50) is not included in the cost of the tour
This tour is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays - contact me for other days
Important message from the guide
I work around my current schedule and am happy to accept bookings for any day or time. I even offer evening tours for those who come here for work & want to see the city at night.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Paris Tour Reviews
“Terrific tales of the Jazz Age!”
We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Ellen is an excellent guide - the tour is incredibly well researched and the addition of slides, video and audio recordings really made the tour special. Standing outside the original site of Shakespeare and Co while hearing Sylvia Beech speak is quite an experience. Ellen is an attentive and incredibly considerate guide - we had a fantastic time - thoroughly recommended!
Ellen L.
(3 reviews)It was my pleasure ! I hope you will return soon & take another tour with me !!
“Amazing host!!”
Ellen has gone out of her ways to make sure our Paris visit is most memorable. We did not just see things but at a same time learnt a lot. We went through many places you may not have seen if you do not have your own personal guide like Ellen. Who knows history in and out. If you are someone who loves history and want to see the real Paris and inside streets, at a same time learn about it in depth, look no further. Ellen is your guide.
Ellen L.
(3 reviews)Thank you Chintan ! It was a pleasure to be your tour guide & spend 2 days with your lovely family. I enjoyed it as much as you !!
“Excellent Tour for Lit/Art Lovers!”
Ellen is a terrific, knowledgeable guide! My partner and I met up with her at a Parisian cafe where she gave us the lay of the land and an idea of the major players of 1920s Paris art/literature society. Her PPT slides of photos, texts, and videos was CRITICAL to the tour. We were very lucky to have gotten her time on that busy summer Saturday. Her love of arts and literature is only matched by her love of Paris! I can't wait to go back and take another of her tours. Thanks, Ellen!
Ellen L.
(3 reviews)It was my pleasure !! Many thanks for the lovely review.
