Paris: Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

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   1st Arrondissement

   The Sainte-Chapelle is a royal chapel in the Gothic style, within the medieval Palais de la Cité, the residence of the Kings of France until the 14th century

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   Bois de Boulogne

   The history of the Palais de Justice in Paris

   The history of the Palais de Justice in Paris is often associated with the history of the city. It is also inextricably bound up with the history of royalty, as the palace was for a long time the residence of kings.

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   1st Arrondissement

   A splendid Gothic palace. The Salle des Gardes (Guards Room) and the immense Salle des Gens d'armes (Hall of the soldiers), built under King Philip the Fair, still remain from the days of the medieval palace, as do the kitchens built under King John the Good.

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   The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, is the most visited monument in France. It was built in the Middle Ages, at the far end of the Île de la Cité.

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   The Hôtel de Ville de Paris

   The Hôtel de Ville de Paris has been the seat of the Paris City Council since 1357. The current building, with a neo-renaissance style, was built by architects Théodore Ballu and Edouard Deperthes on the site of the former Hôtel de Ville which burnt down during the Paris Commune in 1871.

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   Classed as a historic monument in 1887, the Pont Marie connects the Marais with the Ile Saint-Louis, home to several restaurants and to Berthillon, the famed artisanal ice cream parlour.

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   Both a residential and historical quarter of France’s capital city, this island is home to several flamboyant-fronted hotels overlooking the river Seine. Formerly known as the Ile des Palais because of these very hotels, the perfect architectural cohesion of the island draws in visitors.

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   Amongst every surrounding walls that have been built in Paris, the one constructed by King Philippe-Auguste is the most ancient which remains are still visible today, although the exact drawing had been supplanted by new plans.

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   Bois de Boulogne

   The current church was built between 1494 and 1657, on the site of two earlier churches. The facade, completed last, was the first example of the French baroque style in Paris.

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Treffpunkt

Please note this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point, and you are free to start using the app whenever and wherever you wish, even before your departure. If you are not sure how this work, please do get in touch via email with us, we will be happy to help.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per traveler
• • To activate your digital guide, the Vox City app should be downloaded from the Apple or Android store • Open the Vox City App and scan your QR code • Choose your preferred language and download the city map • Once downloaded, access will be immediately be granted to all self-guided features • This app is valid for 365 days from booking

Stornierung und Erstattung

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.