The medieval charm of Paris was overshadowed by the modern architecture that started getting erected all over the Paris from late 18th to 19th centuries stole the limelight. The medieval period in Paris witnessed some of the worst turmoil with constant attacks from invaders, which left little to no architecture of those times. However, everything that is left behind still takes you back in time and casts a spell on you with its medieval charm.
On your next private tours in Paris, ensure to choose a different itinerary and explore the old world Paris.
Cathedrale Notre Dame Paris
A glorified symbol of Persian heritage, Cathedrale Notre Dame Paris is quite a famous name in Paris and its grandeur is world-renowned. Its conduction started way back in 1163 and is said to have been completed in the 14th century. The fame of this iconic landmark comes from its stained-glass window and twin towers. It has witnessed dynasties in power and their dramatic falls and an important historical event of Napoleon’s coronation. It too had its share of damages in a fire outbreak in 2019, and to date, efforts are in place to restore its original glory.
Conciergerie
Another brilliant masterpiece of medieval architecture is the Conciergerie which served as the headquarters for the French kings and dynasties between the 10th to 14th centuries and was later transformed into a prison during the French Revolution. More than a glorified architecture, it is connected for being a subject to the dark past and one such event was Queen Marie Antoinette before the execution. The gothic architecture still has an eerie aura about it and you can explore its gothic walls, prison cells, and a memorial to honor Queen Marie Antoinette.
The Wall of Philippe Auguste
Constructed between 1190 and 1215 by King Philippe II Auguste, The Wall of Philippe Auguste is the epitome of medieval architecture. The intention behind the construction was the protect Paris from invasion, which was quite too common back in the day. Covering an area of 5 kilometers, it fenced the city on both banks of the Seine. Featuring gates, towers, and moats, everything was put in place to defend the city in a time of need. A great part of the wall was demolished with the expansion of the city, but an essential part still stands to take you back to the medieval era.
The medieval Paris has a different aura, which the modern Paris couldn’t compensate with despite the iconic monuments and structures it presently houses.
