Behind the scenes of UNESCO
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Behind the scenes of UNESCO
By Cultival
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Thanks to your tour guide, who will accompany you on this unusual visit, you will explore the UNESCO House (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), whose unique architecture gives all its character to this remarkable space located in the heart of Paris.
While explaining the missions, projects and impact of the specialized agency of the UN (the United Nations), your guide will take you to discover the incredible spaces of the UNESCO headquarters: its immense conference rooms, hosts of major international events, the square where you will admire the famous symbolic Globe, or its concrete walkways and corridors, characteristic of modern architecture.
A collection of works of art by the greatest artists of the 20th century will punctuate the course of your guided tour. The works of Calder, Picasso and Giacometti will be commented on by your tour guide.
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Ages 5-99, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English, French, Spanish
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Highlights
- Guided tour
- Entry/Admission - UNESCO Building
What's not included- Transport
- Start:
- Île-de-France, 75007 Paris, FranceRDV 7 Place de Fontenoy 75007 Paris - Outside, in front of the UNESCO sign located to the left of the glazed area
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
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- 75007 Paris, FranceRDV 7 Place de Fontenoy 75007 Paris - Outside, in front of the UNESCO sign located to the left of the glazed area
- 1Discover the headquarters of one of the most famous international institutions: UNESCO. Thanks to your guide speaker, who will accompany you for this unusual visit, you will explore the UNESCO House (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), whose particular architecture gives all its character to this remarkable space located in the heart of Paris. While explaining to you the missions, the projects and the impact of the UN specialized agency (the United Nations), your guide will take you to discover the incredible spaces of the UNESCO headquarters: its immense conference rooms, hosts of events of international stature, the square where you will admire the famous symbolic Globe, or its footbridges and concrete corridors, characteristics of modern architecture. A collection of works by the greatest artists of the 19th century will punctuate the course of your guided tour. The works of Calder, Picasso or Giacometti, will be commented by your guide speaker. (Re-) Discovering these contemporary artists outside the museum context, and presented in connection with the missions of UNESCO, will undoubtedly be an unprecedented experience. Surprises, discoveries and learning will be on the program of this guided tour, both anchored in the heart of the Parisian capital and open to the world.
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- 256janek0 contributionsnot worth it for non french speaking peoplegoebin Factory We could not find the entrance It actually said that it was closed but it turns out after walking around entire block it had been the right place Just not at all marked We all waited outside for 15 to 30 min in the pouring rain They would not find us a covered spot to wait The tour is in french and i knew that but i thought most of the tour would be seeing tapestries being made and a gallery of fonished tapestries Most of the tour was a guide talking and a very short part was seeing the weaving There is no gallery of tapestries if you are non french speaking , don’t do it Also The factory and the tour are not well defined so hang inWritten October 9, 2024
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Isabelle D
17 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Very interesting and fluid visit to Unesco. Access to part of the interiors and exteriors. Delighted to have been able to approach magnificent works by Picasso, Moore, Nogushi, Ando, Giacometti.... in an exceptional architectural setting. Group of around twenty people and perfect guide.
Written November 28, 2023
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Bonjour Isabelle, Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette visite de l'Unesco. Un grand merci pour votre commentaire. Très belle journée. L'équipe de Cultival
Written November 29, 2023
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Elianejeanne
Arcachon, France13 contributions
Aug 2023
The amiable speaker knew her subject thoroughly. she knew how to interest us and teach us many things.
how was she able to talk for almost 2 hours, without looking tired, standing up, and above all, without having drunk a little water, with this sun so strong?
a big thank you to her for her attention to an old lady (which I am!)
how was she able to talk for almost 2 hours, without looking tired, standing up, and above all, without having drunk a little water, with this sun so strong?
a big thank you to her for her attention to an old lady (which I am!)
Written August 17, 2023
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Chère madame,
Un grand merci pour votre message. Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié cette visite de l'Unesco.
Nous vous souhaitons une très belle journée
L'équipe de Cultival
Written August 17, 2023
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Colonel BIZ
Auxerre, France5,614 contributions
Feb 2025 • Family
An interesting visit thanks to the guide Valerie who mastered her subject.
We visit the gardens and sculptures.
And the amphitheatre, which I enjoyed the most.
Unfortunately it is impossible to see the offices and the shop is closed on Saturdays.
However, we learn what UNESCO is for.
We visit the gardens and sculptures.
And the amphitheatre, which I enjoyed the most.
Unfortunately it is impossible to see the offices and the shop is closed on Saturdays.
However, we learn what UNESCO is for.
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Written February 16, 2025
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Cher visiteur,
Merci pour votre retour ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la visite et les explications de Valérie. Nous prenons note de vos remarques sur l’accès aux bureaux et la boutique le samedi. Au plaisir de vous revoir pour une prochaine découverte.
L'équipe Cultival
Written February 17, 2025
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Mathilde G.-D
4 contributions
Aug 2023
The guide and the visit were really not up to standard: disjointed speech, laconic and incomplete information (I still don't know which architect built the headquarters or in what year for example). The first paragraph of the Wikipedia file where reading the cartels is more informative... Which is to say... We come away stunned!
The questions from the people participating in the visit were almost more interesting than the content of the visit itself and the guide was unable to answer almost any questions except by evading them... So at the end, when she asks if we have any questions, we want to answer: do you have the answers? Otherwise there's no point in stretching out your poles... Having exchanged with 2 other people from the visit, the same feeling of emptiness and a scam.
To top it all off, the guide struggled to do the tour in French (even though it was planned to be in French) but it seemed more to amuse her than to allow her to question the level of her visit.
Never again !
The questions from the people participating in the visit were almost more interesting than the content of the visit itself and the guide was unable to answer almost any questions except by evading them... So at the end, when she asks if we have any questions, we want to answer: do you have the answers? Otherwise there's no point in stretching out your poles... Having exchanged with 2 other people from the visit, the same feeling of emptiness and a scam.
To top it all off, the guide struggled to do the tour in French (even though it was planned to be in French) but it seemed more to amuse her than to allow her to question the level of her visit.
Never again !
Written August 5, 2023
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Chère madame,
Nous sommes navrés que vous n'ayez pas apprécié la guide qui a mené cette visite de l'Unesco.
Sachez qu'un point est prévu avec elle. Nous sommes par ailleurs en train de sonder les autres visiteurs afin d'avoir un point de vue global.
Nous espérons que votre prochaine expérience avec Cultival sera à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Très belle semaine.
L'équipe de Cultival
Written August 7, 2023
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VTr
Paris, France16 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
Couldn't find your ticket. The ticket is sent only once by email. If you misplace it, neither Unesco nor anyone will help you find it. Tickets are managed by an agency that returns no reminders and becomes too discreet once purchased.
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Written July 8, 2024
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Bonjour Violaine,
Nous sommes navrés pour les désagréments rencontrés lors de votre réservation. Notre agence existe depuis plus de 20 ans, vous pouvez soit réserver sur notre site, soit sur les réseaux de distribution. Nous sommes joignables par mail, tél et sur notre hotline le week-end. Des liens de redirections sont en place sur les sites de nos différents partenaires comme l'Unesco. Lorsque vous réservez via Cultival, vous recevez automatiquement votre contremarque par mail.
Restant à votre écoute.
Cordialement.
L'équipe de Cultival
Written July 9, 2024
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Aurore A
2 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
As a group of schoolchildren, we were very disappointed by this visit which did not allow our students to understand how UNESCO works or to discover the institution as presented in the details of the visit. The stroll consisted of a series of remarks around the works present within the headquarters. If we want guided tours to discover artistic works, we can go to the museum, when we go to UNESCO headquarters it is to find out how this place is highly symbolic.
Extremely disappointed. Time wasted for our students.
Extremely disappointed. Time wasted for our students.
Written February 7, 2024
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Chère madame,
Nous sommes navrés que vous n'ayez pas apprécié cette visite de l'Unesco. Votre commentaire nous interpelle car le propos de cette visite est justement d'expliquer les différentes missions de l'UNESCO. Pourriez-vous revenir vers nous en nous précisant la date de votre venue afin que nous puissions échanger avec la personne qui a mené cette visite. Vous pouvez nous écrire sur l'adresse mail suivante : contact@cultival.fr. D'avance merci pour vos précisions. Cordialement. L'équipe de Cultival
Written February 8, 2024
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Hilde H
2 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
Slightly disappointing visit. We did not have access to the large and beautiful room because it was busy, nor to the garden because we were preparing a fashion shoot. Only the few works of art and the Japanese garden were of interest like the guide's explanations.
Written June 13, 2024
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Bonjour Hilde,
Nous sommes navrés que vous n'ayez pas pleinement apprécié cette visite cependant comme stipulé dans le descriptif de cette visite, l'Unesco étant un lieu en activité, nous ne pouvons garantir l'accès à tous les espaces. Passez une très belle journée.
L'équipe de Cultival
Written June 18, 2024
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Charlène S
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Family
A very good time, I wanted to visit, join UNESCO for so many years!
I spent a pleasant afternoon thanks to this visit, in addition to being an emblematic place, I did not realize that the site had so many works of art and a superb exterior.
Our guide was very good, really nothing to complain about. Except the regret of not having had time to greet her.
I spent a pleasant afternoon thanks to this visit, in addition to being an emblematic place, I did not realize that the site had so many works of art and a superb exterior.
Our guide was very good, really nothing to complain about. Except the regret of not having had time to greet her.
Written August 3, 2023
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Cher visiteur, Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié la découverte de ce lieu emblématique. Un grand merci pour votre commentaire. Très belle fin de semaine. L'équipe de Cultival
Written August 4, 2023
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heidif26
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
Wonderful experience to tour the gardens and interior of the headquarters of UNESCO. Very interesting. Highly recommend. Must book online in advance. Bring your passport!
Written March 6, 2024
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Dear customer,
We are glad you enjoyed the visit.
We are waiting for you for a new Cultival experience.
Best regards,
All the team
Written March 8, 2024
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Gheorghe Mihai C
2 contributions
Oct 2022
Long and boring speech, with old and redundant information. I didn't need a wikipedia page about UNESCO, I was interested in the building and gardens. The guide did not even walk us into the Noguchi Japanese garden. We saw it from a distance, only. The rest was a tedious description of some UNESCO projects, similar to what NGO and the ci il,society have initiated some decades before. The building has some architectural and artistic interest, but youndon't need to stand for 2 hours to listen to a bori g school- like presentation in the heat of the glazed lobby.
Written October 27, 2022
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Bonjour,
Merci pour votre retour. Nous sommes désolés que vous n'ayez pas apprécié cette visite de l'Unesco. Le propos de notre visite, au-delà de présenter le bâtiment et les œuvres d'art, est de parler des différentes missions de l'Unesco qui toutes convergent vers la paix dans le monde.
Nous espérons que votre prochaine expérience avec Cultival sera à la hauteur de vos attentes.
Cordialement
L'équipe de Cultival
Written November 2, 2022
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Silvia B
Recife, PE
Bom dia, depois da visita podemos ir ao restaurante no 7º andar do prédio? É permitido?
Written April 6, 2022
Bonjour, je voudrais bien visiter l’Unesco le 9 novembre, mais le système ne me permet pas de réserver une place pour une personne. Qu’est-ce que je pourrais faire dans ce cas là?
Written November 5, 2019
Passez par Cultival pour réserver
Written November 5, 2019
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