Marais self-guided audio tour: the neighborhood that has it all

Highlights

Itinerary

1. 1

   Le Marais

   The tour takes place in Le Marais.

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   There has been a bridge at Pont Marie since 1635, making it one of the oldest bridges in Paris. At first it was made of wood, like almost all bridges at the time.

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   The tour passes by Hôtel de Sens.

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4. 4

   Wallace fountains were financed by a rich Englishman called Richard Wallace who wanted to bring clean water to anyone who needed it.

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5. 5

   Bois de Boulogne

   The tour passes by Au Petit Versailles du Marais.

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   Bois de Boulogne

   The tour passes by Au Bourguignon du Marais.

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   Bois de Boulogne

   The tour passes by Aux Merveilleux de Fred.

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   Eglise Saint Gervais Saint Protais

   Eglise Saint Gervais Saint Protais is one of the oldest parishes in Paris. There’s been a church at the site since the 500s. The third version of the church started in 1495 and construction lasted for 150 years.

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   The first church on this site was built around 650. They built a second one in 1125, and then again in 1430. The first stone for the current version of the church was laid by Richelieu in 1627.

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    The gorgeous Hotel de Sully

    The gorgeous Hotel de Sully was built between 1625 and 1630. The owner, Sully, was a minister of Henri IV and he spent lavishly to complete the interior.

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    Place des Vosges

    The Place des Vosges

    The Place des Vosges was built between 1605 and 1612 and was always this gorgeous mixture of brick and stone with stately visual balance on all sides. In the center of the plaza is a statue of Louis XIII.

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    4th Arrondissement

    Victor Hugo

    Victor Hugo was a poet and author who lived from 1802 to 1885. He published his first novel in 1823 and was prolific his whole life. His most famous novels are Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

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    Bois de Boulogne

    The tour passes by the Historical Library of the City of Paris.

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    Bois de Boulogne

    The tour passes through the Pletzl

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    The tour passes by the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue.

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16. 16

    Bois de Boulogne

    The tour passes by L'As du Fallafel.

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    Stop here for a moment in front of the grand entrance to the French National Archives on your right.

    The National Archives are housed in an old Hotel Particulier called Soubise et Rohan. It's well worth a visit because there is no entrance fee and it will give you a taste of what these lavish houses look like from the inside.

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Meeting point

This tour starts at the Pont Marie Metro Station on line 7. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

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Pickup

• Everyone meets at the start point

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. [REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS]This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.[REMOVE FOR DRIVING TOURS] DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation and refunds

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.