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Explore Napoleon’s Paris Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

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Step into the world of Napoleon through the streets of imperial Paris. Walk at your own pace as immersive audio brings to life the places where power shifted, battles were planned, and history was written. From the École Militaire to the Arc de Triomphe, uncover the secrets, triumphs, and betrayals that shaped an empire. Feel Paris as Napoleon saw it bold, strategic, unforgettable. No crowds, no rush, just you, the city, and the echoes of a legend. Download now and begin your journey through Napoleonic Paris!

Highlights

    What's included

    • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
    • Access to the Explore Napoleon’s Paris: Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
    • Audio Guide
    • 30+ narration points of popular locations in Paris
    • Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.

    Not included

    • Admission fees
    • Admission fees

    Itinerary

    1. École Militaire

      Explore École Militaire, where a young Napoleon honed his genius & destiny. See where a cadet became an emperor.

      20 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    2. Bois de Boulogne

      Witness Napoleon's enduring power at Les Invalides. Explore his gilded tomb and the Musée de l'Armée, where his iconic hat & swords await.

      30 minutesAdmission not includedSee on map

    3. Bois de Boulogne

      Witness contrasting visions of Europe! Discover how Napoleon's audacious will reshaped a continent compared to later peacemakers.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    4. Bois de Boulogne

      Explore Palais Bourbon & Pont de la Concorde! See how Napoleon transformed royal power into empire's might & forged order from revolution's chaos.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    5. Place de la Concorde

      See the Luxor Obelisk, echoing Napoleon's Egyptian ambition amidst revolutionary history.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    6. Bois de Boulogne

      Experience the calm before Napoleon's storm on Rue Royale. Witness how he used 'peace' to plan conquests.

      5 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    7. La Madeleine

      Explore La Madeleine: Napoleon's grand "Temple to Glory"! See how an emperor repurposed a church to sanctify military might, crafting a vision of power in stone.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. See Colonne Vendôme: 1,200 melted cannons forged into triumph! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz victory and enduring legacy cast in bronze.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    9. Walk Rue de Castiglione! Uncover Napoleon's early genius at the battle that defined his destiny.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    10. Bois de Boulogne

      Witness Napoleon's pivotal "whiff of grapeshot" at Saint-Roch! See where a young officer's cold precision crushed a rebellion & launched his path to empire.

      10 minutesAdmission includedSee on map

    11. Discover Napoleon's "Spanish Ulcer" as you walk. The brutal Peninsular War where guerrilla resistance humbled an emperor.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    12. Explore Rue de Rivoli! See how Napoleon's genius, honed at the decisive Battle of Rivoli, reshaped Paris into an imperial capital.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    13. Tuileries Garden

      Wander through Tuileries Garden, Napoleon's green heart. Walk where he plotted empires & embodied his fusion of war and peace, even as his palace vanished. Feel his lingering ambition!

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    14. Discover Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz triumphs etched in stone & his imperial vision for Paris.

      10 minutesAdmission not included

    15. Uncover Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois! See how Napoleon, ever strategic, managed the church's royal past to secure his empire. Witness his subtle command over memory, not just battles!

      10 minutesAdmission free

    16. Pont des Arts

      Cross Pont des Arts! Discover Napoleon's vision for Paris in this elegant metal bridge—a symbol linking knowledge, power, & unity.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    17. Bois de Boulogne

      At Institut de France, feel how this military genius

      At Institut de France, feel how this military genius was elected a scholar, carving his rise not by blood but by brilliance.

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    18. Stand at Notre-Dame—relive history’s greatest power move! Feel the audacity as Napoleon broke tradition and crowned himself emperor right here. This is where power was redefined forever.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The tour will begin at the wrought‑iron main gate of the École Militaire (Avenue de la Motte‑Picquet entrance, directly opposite the “École Militaire” Métro exit on Line 8).

    The map shows Paris. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • The Tour ends at Notre Dame which is the Last Stop

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • - Please check your email after booking the tour - A separate email from the supplier will be sent after 5 mins of the booking, which will contain all the instructions on how to access the tour. - You will need to download "Trippy Tour Guide" App & enter your tour code to get full access of this tour. - Please raise a ticket here if you face any issues - https://trippytourguide.com/Help/

    Cancellation and refunds

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

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