Visite guidée : Histoire de la prostitution à Paris

From the Middle Ages to today, immerse yourself in the world of Parisian prostitution. Who were these women, called harlots, streetwalkers, debauched, and many other names? How many were there? How did they live? Who were their clients? How did they identify themselves? What role did the police play with these women? How did laws and repression take shape in Paris before spreading across the country? Were there male prostitutes?

In the heart of Paris, come discover the answers to all these questions. This tour sheds light on both past and present, on prostitution and sex work, but also on our perceptions of sexuality, women, violence, and more.