DISCOVER THE LEFT BANK WITH RIMBAUD AND VERLAINE

Literature has always had a prominent place in all French culture and in particular Paris. But one neighbourhood embodies even more than the others the wealth of 5th art in Paris: Saint-Germain-des-Prés. True creative heart of the capital since always, the 6th district is the landmark of the greatest writers: De Balzac to Sartre while passing by Baudelaire or Wilde, all one day walked the cobblestones of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Thanks to GREETS, you will not only discover the cultural history of this district from the Middle Ages to the present day, but also the most iconic love story of French literature: the idyll between Arthur Rimbaud and Paul Verlaine. You will see their different places of life and this entire trip will be dotted with anecdote and reading of their various masterpieces.

Live a unique moment!

From the start of this literary walk in the heart of the Left Bank of Paris, your speaker will make you discover the most emblematic places of Saint-Germain-des-Prés: the Café de Flore, the Procope or the Saint-Germain Church. But not only! It will take you to the most private places in this special neighbourhood. You will pass for example in front of the last home of Oscar Wilde or the various residences of Rimbaud.
To continue on Rimbaud, you will learn the different stages of the tumultuous relationship between him and Verlaine. These accursed poets, these lovers so passionate have lived one of the purest and passionate loves that it is. Their writings and their presence will accompany you throughout this journey. You will relive the key moments of their relationship, their encounter with the revolver and Brussels. To learn more about this exceptional experience, click here!