The Louvre was built as a fortress on the city wall of Paris around 1190. It had a moat and protected the city on the wall's most vulnerable point -- the spot most likely to be attacked by the dreaded English King, Richard the Lion Heart. During its eight centuries, it has been enlarged and embellished by French kings. Today, of course, it is one of the world's most impressive museums. Each of its wings is an experience in itself.

Our licensed guide will show you its treasures. If you've never been to the Louvre before, you can have an overview tour. If you have specific pieces or sections you would like to visit, we will customize your itinerary. Let us make this incredible place come alive to you.

This private "feature" tour lasts 2 1/2 hours costs $325, plus admission. (Cost is slightly more for larger groups.)

The most interesting cemetery in the world is an experience you will never forget. Visit where Chopin is buried, Sarah Bernhardt, Edith Piaf and Jim Morrison -- to name only a few. Tours are $295 for your private group of 1-4 people.

This private tour explores artistic creations from 1845-1914. Most notable are the Impressionistic paintings, of course; but not to be overlooked will be sculptures and decorative arts, collections of furniture, architecture and photography from that same period. Cost is $325 plus admissions for groups of 1-4. Slightly more for larger groups.

This tour will show you where it all began -- the back streets and coffee houses where the key figures of these turbulent times met. See where Danton lived, look at a guillotin, and visit where Charlotte Corday assassinated Marat in his bathtub. Cost is $295 for 1-6 people.

This museum was built as a private residence in 1728. The home and gardens passed through a number of hands before Rodin himself moved in and began his collection. The museum, Rodin's dream, was opened in 1919, two years after the great sculptor's death. Cost is $325 plus admissions for groups of 1-4. Available for larger groups at a slightly higher price.

This private walk concentrates on the arts and crafts of the Middle ages. Also noted will be the Roman baths dating to Gallo-Roman times. Cost is $325 for groups of 1-4 persons. Prices slightly more for larger groups.

Originally an orangerie in the jardin des Tuileries, this lovely building is now home to many of Monet's water lilies, a wonderful collection by Renoir, and other famous works. It is a comfortable museum, easily explored on this tour. Cost is $325 plus admissions for groups of 1-4. Slightly more for larger groups.

This private tour brings you into the private residence of the two collectors who devoted their entire lives to building this extensive collection. Upon their deaths, the mansion and its collection were donated to the Institut de France. Cost $325 plus admissions for groups of 1-4.

This neighborhood has been a magnet for artists, writers and philosophers throughout the centuries. Tour includes a visit to the famous Ecole des Beaux Arts. Cost is $295 for groups of 1-4. Slightly more for larger groups.

This tour gives a glimpse of 1,500 years of jewish life in Paris. It includes a visit to several synagogues. Cost is $295 for groups of 1-4. Slightly more for larger groups.

The ancient village of Montmartre has only been a part of Paris since 1860. For centuries the hill was covered with vineyards -- one small one still remains. But it is more famous for being a haven for artists: Renoir, Van Gogh, Picasso and Toulouse-Lautrec, to name a few.

With your private guide, you will investigate its tiny streets, the Place du Tertre, and, of course, Sacre Coeur basilica with it's outstanding views. Private tour lasts 2 1/2 hours and costs $295 for groups of 1-4.

Experience the opulence of 18th century France during a day trip with your private guide to the palace at Versailles. Cost for the day is $800 plus train and admission, for group of 1-8 people.

Perhaps you have only one afternoon in Paris and want to see it all. Where should you begin?

Let Paris a Pied help you customize a tour. With a few short phone calls or e-mails, we can build an itinerary to meet your needs. We will then breath life into the experience when you arrive in Paris.

Lengths of tours and costs vary, depending upon itineraries.