Unusual: Visit the ancient Lutetia thermal baths and their underground galleries in Paris

Over the centuries, Paris has undergone a metamorphosis to become a museum city at the crossroads of the different periods ofhistory that make up its rich heritage today. But what was the capital like inancient times? While it's well known that Lutetia was the ancestor of Paris, the remains of this ancient city are often little-known to Parisians, both now and in the past.

If you'd like to go back in time to theRoman Empire, here's a map that should catch your eye. As you pass by the Latin Quarter, you may have already spotted the ruins known as the Thermes de Cluny. They stand on what was once the northern edge of Lutetia. These Gallo-Roman public baths, dating from the 1st century, were renovated at the same time as the Musée de Cluny, dedicated to the Middle Ages, of which they house the annex. The Thermes de Cluny are also among the most important surviving remains in northern Europe.

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Parisians of all ages now have the opportunity to discover this little-known Parisian heritage through guided tours of the Thermes de Lutèce. The appointment is at the Musée de Cluny, where we invite you to explore these remains, from the spectacular frigidarium with its 14-metre-high vault, to the mysterious underground galleries. On these weekend-only tours, you'll discover not only how the thermal baths functioned, but also the social role they played in the society of theRoman Empire.

Your rendezvous with history awaits!