World War 2 related tours in Paris?

Paris did not see a great deal of action, other than the Resistance, so not much stands out. You might look at the Military Museum the Musee de l'Armee for some related displays, there is a resistance museum/memorial the "Musée Jean Moulin – French Resistanceand WW2 & Mémorial du Maréchal Leclerc", another memorial to the "Deported", those taken to concentration camps. A search would turn up more, all interesting, but sort of hidden in the shadows compared to Normandy and the D-Day Beaches.

Here's a couple of links to some possibilities. I'm not personally familiar with either of these two tour companies but you should be able to find reviews online.

http://www.toursales.com/Historical-World-War-II-Walking-Tour-p/leufrps662claww2.htm

https://www.localers.com/our-tours-in-Paris/paris-world-war-two-tour (this one looks pretty good but definitely more pricey)

If your dad hasn't read "Is Paris Burning?", encourage him to read it. The title refers to Hitler's orders to destroy Paris before the Allies could liberate the city. The book is non-fiction and is probably one of the best books written about Paris during World War II.

Here's what may be a long shot for you-David Downie does customized walking tours, and might be worth an email. His book Paris-Paris was highly enjoyable.

http://www.davidddownie.com/David_D._Downie/tours/

What interesting replies! Thank you so much! I've already checked out localers- their tours are the kind I'm looking for.

The Musée de l'Armée (Army Museum in English) has a section on WWII but it is very biased making de Gaulle the hero who saved France. I was disgusted with it actually. My Dad landed at Omaha Beach during the Invasion and was with the US Army as they moved towards, and liberated, Paris so I did not appreciate that section of that museum. We did enjoy seeing Napoleon's actual horse and dog on display though!

We did a Paris Walks walking tour of Paris during WWII about 10 years ago, you could check their website and see what they offer now. But Paul is right, not a lot happened in Paris during WWII American Army-wise.

The Musée de l'Armée (Army Museum in English ) - AKA " Les Invalides " A must see , it is the location of Napoleon's Tomb , as well .

The well regarded Paris Walks company has a couple of WWII-related tours.

http://www.paris-walks.com/index.html

One is called Paris During the Occupation and Liberation. Description from their brochure:

Paris during the Occupation and Liberation Hear how the Parisians
survived the dark years of the Occupation from 1940-44 on this walk.
We see the Champs Elysées, Presidential Palace, Hotel Meurice, place
de la Concorde and ministries with an uncomfortable past, and hear
stories of daily life, the Gestapo, the Resistance and the Liberation.
Meet at metro Tuileries

One is called The Resistance and the Occupation, Left Bank Circuit. Description from their brochure:

The Resistance and the Occupation, Left Bank Circuit The story of the
resistance (who came from all backgrounds) the prisons, the round ups,
and the plight of the Jews. Everyday life during the Occupation, and
many poignant and revealing stories and the heroic acts of ordinary
people. Meet at metro Sevres Babylone, exit 3 at junction of rue de
Sevres and bvd Raspail, by the garden

You'd have to look for the month that you're planning to go to Paris and see on which dates they would be running these walks. They don't do them as often as some others. The other option would be hiring them privately to give you the tour just for yourselves. That is of course a pricey option but you would decide if it would be worth it given your interest and your timeframe for your visit.

Regular walks cost 15 euros a person and last two-three hours.

I recommend a visit to the Deportation Museum, simple but very powerful.

http://www.cheminsdememoire.gouv.fr/en/memorial-des-martyrs-de-la-deportation

It is near Notre Dam, a short walk behind the cathedral.

Rick Steve's Paris walking audio tour mentioned this site although the tour itself is not WWII focused.

If you want to go back further, to the First World War, there is a fine new museum called La musee de la grande guerre in the town of Meaux. France's experience of this war was more clear-cut (while vastly tragic) than the Occupation era of WW2. Although the museum contains the expected relics and machines, it emphasizes everyday life and the common soldier more than famous battles and generals. It's a little over 30 minutes by train from the Gare de l'est station in Paris.
http://www.museedelagrandeguerre.eu/en/node/1805

If you get to Lyon (a wonderful city), don't miss the Centre Of The Resistance And The Deportation. In addition to resistance and deportation, there's material on collaboration.

I am overwhelmed by the number of responses and the specific information. I plan to look at all of your suggestions and I do appreciate them so much!

the Shoah Memorial in the Marais area of Paris is a moving testament to the Holocaust and, has ever changing exhibits elated to events of WW 2 throughout Europe.

@ Janet...You can do this without a tour. Go to Compiegne to see the 1940 site of the French defeat. The rail car shows the seating of the Nov 1918 Armistice proceedings without a seat for the US even though the US had entered the war and was in continual combat since mid-July. The train from Gare du Nord goes to Compiegne. I know you asked about WW2 but 5 miles from the "center" of Paris is the US military cemetery in Suresnes which has US troops from both wars buried there. I saw it once, the left side for WW1 and the right side for WW2.

Hi Janet, if you are interested in military history, you might want to take a look at Picpus Cemetery located in the 12th arrondissement in Paris. It is a private cemetery where General Lafayette is buried along with the remains of 1,306 victims who were executed between June 14 and 27 July 1794 during the French Revolution. Sixteen Carmelite nuns were also killed and buried there. We visited in September 2016 and found it to be very interesting. Sort of off the beaten path but worth the trip.

http://www.pariscemeteries.com/picpus-1

Add me to the recommendation of Musee d'la Armee/Invalides. There are sections based on whichever war is of most interest to you. I spent most time around Napoleonic wars, then went and visited his tomb.