Paris Night Walking Tour: Saint-Germain, Latin Quarter & Filming Spots

Summary

Paris after dark with pastries, old cafés and movie moments

You’ll wander Paris by night with a friendly guide through Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter, stopping at iconic filming locations and cozy cafés. Taste a fresh pastry as you stroll past Notre-Dame and Shakespeare & Company, then finish at peaceful Place Dauphine while locals play pétanque nearby. Expect stories, laughter, and that feeling you only get when Paris glows after dark.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing that hit me was the way the streetlights made everything in Saint-Germain look softer — like someone had turned down the volume on the city. We met right by the Pantheon, which I’d only ever seen in photos before. Our guide, Camille, pointed out Voltaire’s name carved above the door and joked about how many philosophers you could fit under one roof. There was this faint smell of rain on old stone — not sure if that’s just Paris or my imagination running wild.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much on a night walking tour of Paris. Camille led us down little side streets where students were spilling out of cafés, arguing about something in rapid French. We passed Shakespeare and Company — it’s smaller than I thought but somehow feels bigger because of all those stories inside. She told us how Hemingway used to hang around here (I tried to picture him squeezing between shelves). Then there was a moment when we crossed Pont des Arts and the whole city seemed to glow — honestly, I still think about that view.

Somewhere near Cour du Commerce Saint-André, we ducked into this narrow passageway lined with flickering lamps. Camille handed out tiny pastries from a local bakery (mine was gone embarrassingly fast), and she explained how Le Procope has been serving coffee since 1686. The place smelled like butter and espresso and something sweet I couldn’t quite name. At Place Dauphine, people were playing pétanque under strings of lights — it felt like we’d stumbled into someone else’s evening for a second.

The whole walk was just over a mile but didn’t feel long at all; maybe because there was always another story or film location around the corner. By the end, my feet were tired but my head was buzzing with images — old churches, jazz clubs echoing somewhere nearby, that pastry I wish I’d eaten slower. So yeah, if you want to see Paris at night without feeling rushed or lost in a crowd… this is probably it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Evening walk through Paris landmarks

• Meet at 18th-century mausoleum
• Visit charming TV show square
• Relax in Italian-style park
• Pass 17th-century Da Vinci Code church
• See Romanesque Church of Saint-Germain
• Explore iconic 19th-century cafés
• Walk through Cour du Commerce Saint-André
• Stroll Rue de la Huchette in Latin Quarter
• Visit Shakespeare and Company bookstore
• Pass Notre-Dame Cathedral
• End at peaceful Place Dauphine

Top questions

How long is the Paris night walking tour?

The tour covers about 1.6 km (1 mile) of walking through central Paris neighborhoods.

Is food included on this Saint-Germain & Latin Quarter tour?

Yes, you’ll enjoy a bite-sized local pastry along the way during your walk.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour begins near the Pantheon in the Latin Quarter and ends at Place Dauphine on Île de la Cité.

Are there any famous filming locations on this tour?

Yes, you’ll visit spots featured in Les Misérables, Emily in Paris, Gossip Girl, Before Sunset, Midnight in Paris, and more.

Is this Paris night tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels as it’s an easy-paced walk.

Can vegetarians join this tour?

Vegetarian dietary requirements can be accommodated for the included pastry.

Will we have an English-speaking guide?

Yes, your guide will be friendly and fluent in English throughout your experience.

Does this tour include insider tips for exploring Paris?

Your guide will share insider tips on what to see, do, and eat during your stay in Paris.

What’s included

Your evening includes an English-speaking local guide leading you through Saint-Germain and the Latin Quarter by night; stops at iconic filming locations; insider tips for exploring Paris; a tasty bite-sized pastry from a local bakery; plus time to relax at Place Dauphine before heading off into your own adventure.