Tour with an Actor: Josephine Baker's Paris & the Occupation
Highlights
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Meet the unusual, the unforgettable Josephine Baker: American dancer, Paris star, and Resistant
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Listen as she tells you tales almost lost to history of the shadow army of freedom fighters
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Catch your breath at their daring and courage in the face of fascism
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Learn the true stories of the women the fought alongside men or alone
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Feel the weight of the Occupation as it was experienced in Paris
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Imagine the life of a double agent risking life, or worse still, all for liberty
Summary
Thrill to Resistance bravery as told by American dancer Josephine Baker, herself a member of the underground freedom fighters, many of whom were women, saving France from Nazi barbarism.
Tour info
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
15
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(18-99 years)
€69.90
Child:
(4-10 years)
€34.90
Youth:
(11-17 years)
€49.90
Infant:
(0-3 years)
€0.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Plunge into a chapter of France’s history where few dare go, the Occupation under World War II. Your guide is none other than American star Josephine Baker, headline act of dancehall revues, delighting audiences with her charm, her beauty and her wit. Underneath the glamor, though, lay another life, a secret identity as agent of the Resistance that none would suspect. She was one of a shadow army combating Nazi oppression, risking her life not with stage acts, but acts of sabotage and strategy, with other freedom loving heroes and heroines who saved the country from its desperate plight.
She was one of many, whose daring helped bring about the Liberation, and yet many of their names and faces have nearly been lost to history. Scholars have long thought the Resistance the affair of men but more recent studies reveal just how critical women were to the movement. Josephine Baker will tell you all about their heroics, so long swept under the rug. You will marvel at the courage and sacrifice of these soldiers of the shadows, men and women, fighting under the mask of code names and under cover of night.
Your spine will tingle as you pass by Nazi headquarters with this secret agent as your guide. She will help you just as she helped the Parisians survive this four-year-long ordeal by fire that finished only with the 1944 Liberation. It might never have happened without her and the countless other shadow soldiers, men and women, whose noble efforts must not be forgotten.
What’s included?
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Fully guided walking tour with a professional actor-guide -
Limited groups of 15 people or fewer -
Hotel pick up/drop off
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Instant confirmation
Before you go
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Redemption information
Please note this tour requires a reasonable amount of walking. Please wear comfortable shoes!
Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
About operator:
Memories France is a small, experienced team, working together to offer our guests unforgettable experiences in and around Paris. Living and working in Paris, we are a truly local company! We work with the very best guides, professionals who are fully accredited, fluent in English and passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of their city. We source first-rate local partners, uncover hidden treasures and put together unique tours that allow our guests to experience world famous sites in the most relaxed and memorable way possible, and to discover the authentic, local aspects of our beautiful city. We are committed to quality, to ensuring that each experience is special, and to sharing the very best that our city has to offer, so that our heritage becomes your memories.
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