À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e)
Set out to discover the Salpêtrière district in the company of a tour guide. A guided tour offered by the Comité d'histoire de la Ville de Paris.
À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) at Métro Place d'Italie (75013 Paris), on Thursday 8 October 2026 at 17:30. Free access.
Checked on 7 October 2026.
Overview
Set out to discover the Salpêtrière district in the company of a tour guide. A guided tour offered by the Comité d'histoire de la Ville de Paris.
Often reduced to the image of the hospital that gave it its name, the Salpêtrière district nevertheless holds many surprises in store. Around the church of Saint-Marcel, traces of an old suburb are revealed.
During this walk, you will discover an old dairy, picturesque houses with sometimes singular silhouettes, an early work by Rodin, the Institute of Human Palaeontology, the temple of Human Right, former garages and several schools of architectural interest.
All these are testaments to a rich and little-known history that give this neighbourhood in the 13th arrondissement of Paris a unique character. This guided tour is offered by the Comité d'histoire de la Ville de Paris.
Getting there
Métro Place d'Italie
Métro Place d'Italie is an activity venue at Place d'Italie, 75013 Paris.
- Address
- Place d'Italie, 75013 Paris
- Time
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Tickets & pricing
Accessibility & rules
- Audience
- All audiences
- Format
- In person
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Frequently asked questions
Where does À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) take place?
À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) takes place at Métro Place d'Italie (75013 Paris).
When does À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) take place?
The scheduled date is 8 October 2026 at 17:30. The run continues until 8 October 2026.
What time does À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) start?
À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) starts at 17:30 on 8 October 2026 at Métro Place d'Italie. Doors usually open earlier; the exact time is on the ticket.
How long does À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) last?
À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) lasts about 1 h 30 (excluding support act and any intervals).
How do I get to Métro Place d'Italie?
Métro Place d'Italie is located at Place d'Italie, 75013 Paris. Public transport is recommended; full directions are on the venue page.
How do I book tickets for À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e)?
Tickets can be booked on the official box office, accessible from concerts.paris: https://concerts.paris/go/tickets?event=serie-a-la-decouverte-des-quartiers-parisiens-le-quartier-metro-place-d-italie.
What type of event is À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e)?
À la découverte des quartiers parisiens : le quartier de la Salpêtrière (13e) is classified as “City walks” in the concerts.paris listings.
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