Paris strolls in the footsteps of the great feminist figures who have left their mark on history

Follow in the footsteps of the great women and feminists who have left their mark on French history, discovering the intimate and public places of their lives, in the heart of Paris.

Abortion rights, the right to vote, the first woman to teach... In the past, incredible women have fought to improve women's daily lives, engaging in long-term battles to assert women's rights and slowly move closer to gender equality.

To explore Paris is to leaf through a book of multiple histories. But behind the monuments and boulevards, another memory takes shape: that of the women who, through their audacity and commitment, opened up new paths. To walk in their footsteps is to rediscover not only mythical addresses, but also the energy of the struggles and dreams that have animated the City of Light.

From the Left Bank to working-class neighborhoods, from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to the banks of the Seine, from literary cafés to secret gardens, the capital preserves the traces of the great feminine and feminist figures - writers, thinkers, artists - who have shaped our view of the world.

Each walk becomes a tribute to the women who shook up the established order. By following in their footsteps, the stroll becomes a lively narrative: that of a conquest of feminine freedom, always in dialogue with our present. From Colette to Simone de Beauvoir, follow in the footsteps of these great women of Paris.

Stroll around Paris in the footsteps of the great feminist figures who have left their mark on history:

A walk in the footsteps of Simone de Beauvoir in Paris, between feminism, emancipation and free thought
Explore the major sites linked to Simone de Beauvoir in Paris, from her writings to urban tributes, and discover how this philosopher and novelist became an enduring icon of feminism and free thought. [Read more]

Stroll in Colette's footsteps in Paris, the Palais-Royal gardens from her balcony
Immerse yourself in the Parisian sites that forged Colette's intimate and literary life, from her apartments in the Palais-Royal to the square and alley bearing her name, to relive the trajectory of this free-spirited, sensual woman with deep roots in the capital. [Read more]

A walk in the footsteps of Françoise Sagan in Paris, from the Latin Quarter to fashionable Paris
Discover the places in Paris that shaped Françoise Sagan's intimate, creative and collective life. Cafés, apartments, private mansions and landmark addresses in Paris. [Read more]

A walk in the footsteps of Marguerite Duras in Paris, between anarchist revolt and places of transmission
Explore the Parisian sites that shaped Marguerite Duras's intimate and intellectual existence, from her apartment on rue Saint-Benoît to the street that now bears her name. [Read more]

A walk in the footsteps of George Sand in Paris, from the salons to the Musée de la Vie Romantique
Although George Sand is often associated with Nohant, Paris remains for her the place of ideas, free love and commitment. Discover the Parisian places where the author lived, loved and campaigned, as well as the tributes the capital still pays her today. [Read more]

Following in the footsteps of Niki de Saint-Phalle, painter and sculptor of the Nanas, in Paris
Artist, painter, engraver, sculptor... Niki de Saint-Phalle left a lasting mark on the Parisian artistic landscape, which still bears witness to her work to this day. We follow in the footsteps of this major artistic figure, in Paris and the Île-de-France region. [Read more]

Stroll in the footsteps of Agnès Varda in Paris, studio-laboratory and photo studio in the heart of the 14th arrondissement.
Immerse yourself in the Parisian places that were once home to Agnès Varda: her courtyard studio on rue Daguerre, the sets for 'Cléo de 5 à 7' and her poetic tomb. In fact, discover how the capital nurtured her visual and intimate sensibility in her photos and films. [Read more]

Stroll in the footsteps of Juliette Gréco in Paris, between jazz clubs and intimate addresses
Take a tour of the Parisian landmarks that marked Juliette Gréco's intimate and artistic life, from her literary havens to the urban tributes that have been paid to her, and discover why the muse of Saint-Germain-des-Prés remains an inseparable figure of the City of Light. [Read more]

A walk in Barbara's footsteps in Paris, melancholy and mythical post-war cabarets
Follow in Barbara's footsteps in Paris, from her childhood in the 17ᵉ arrondissement to the alley bearing her name in Les Batignolles, to her much-visited tomb in the Paris suburbs. [Read more]

Édith Piaf: a walk in the footsteps of the legendary singer in Paris
With her inimitable voice, her legendary gouaille and her songs that went round the world, Édith Piaf undoubtedly left her mark on the history of French chanson. We invite you to follow in Édith Piaf's footsteps on a tour of Paris. [Read more]

Dalida: a walk in the footsteps of the legendary singer in Paris
More than 35 years after her death, Dalida continues to attract as many fans as ever to the capital's 18th arrondissement. From her mythical home to her tomb in the Montmartre cemetery and the bronze bust of the Place named after her... We invite you to follow in Dalida's footsteps on a unique tour of Paris. [Read more]

Other visits to follow in the footsteps of great female figures in Paris:

Simone Veil, National Assembly
A jurist and French stateswoman, Simone Veil served as Minister of Health under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing in 1974. She was responsible for pushing through the law decriminalizing abortion (IVG). After a fierce battle in both the National Assembly and the Senate to pass the legislation, known as the "Veil Law," she became an iconic feminist figure advocating for women's rights. The first woman to preside over the European Parliament, she was also elected to the French Academy in 2008. Following her death in June 2017, Simone Veil was laid to rest in the Panthéon, becoming one of the few women to be honored there.

Coco Chanel, 31 Rue Cambon - Paris 1
A true pioneer of fashion, Coco Chanel opened her first boutique in 1910 in Paris. Today, the brand enjoys international fame, but at the time, women’s fashion was much less liberated than what Coco’s collections introduced. She championed the liberation of the female body, with a more relaxed style, flowing shapes, and comfortable fabrics. At 31 Rue Cambon, visitors can see the designer’s apartment as well as one of the flagship stores of the legendary fashion house. The elegant salons on the first floor have hosted numerous haute couture runway shows.

Louise Michel, Square Louise Michel
A key symbol of the Paris Commune, Louise Michel was a prominent figure during this particularly violent uprising. An ardent anarchist, she fought tirelessly for women's rights and was among the first to express a desire to stand alongside men, not just in caring for the wounded. At the end of the Commune, she was sentenced to exile in New Caledonia, where she maintained a correspondence with Georges Clemenceau. She remains an important icon in the history of French democracy.

Olympe de Gouges, 18 Rue Servandoni - Paris 6
A pioneering feminist of the 18th century, Olympe de Gouges was ahead of her time, known for her controversial political writings on women's rights. She authored around twenty political plays but is most celebrated for drafting the Declaration of the Rights of Woman and the Female Citizen in 1791, at her residence on 18 Rue Servandoni, in the 6th arrondissement of Paris.

Marie Curie, Curie Museum
As the first woman to teach university courses, Marie Curie was a renowned physicist and chemist whose groundbreaking research on radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes—one in Physics in 1903 and another in Chemistry in 1911. Together with her husband Pierre Curie, she discovered two new elements: radium and polonium. The University of Paris and the Pasteur Institute established the Curie Laboratory in her honor. Like Simone Veil, she is among the rare women interred at the Panthéon. The nearby Curie Museum offers an insightful journey into the history of radioactivity and scientific discovery.

So, are you ready to follow in the footsteps of those who helped change our lives?