VL111 Behind the gates of the 16th: Stories of fame, ambition and exile

  • 18 Jul 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Meet in front of 36 Av. Georges Mandel 75016 Paris
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  • Veronika Knight
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NOTE:  This walk is rescheduled to Saturday 18 July due to the high temperatures forecast for this weekend.

Step into one of Paris’s most elegant and discreet neighborhoods, where grand façades hide extraordinary lives. On this walking tour through the 16th arrondissement, we explore the private homes and hidden corners of a district shaped by aristocrats, artists, exiles, and visionaries.

Some of the stops include the Maison de Balzac, where Honoré de Balzac lived while writing major works of La Comédie humaine, the final residence of opera singer Maria Callas, and Castel Béranger on rue Jean-de-la-Fontaine.

NOTE: The walk will begin at 10AM to avoid the high afternoon temperatures.

About Our Guide

Hi, my name is Veronika and I’ve been living in Paris for almost two years after spending many years living in California. I’m passionate about languages, history, travel and in my free time love to explore Paris. A WICE member for almost 6 months.

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