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Marais Through the Centuries: Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour
About
Find out how this medieval district fell and then flourished into a cultural hub on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Paris’ Marais district.
Paris’ Marais district was once a serene landscape of wetlands and, later, lush orchards and vineyards. It saw the rise and fall of kingdoms and its people’s resilience before emerging as a cultural nucleus. On this walking tour by writer Lily Heise, you‘ll travel through Marais‘ narrow streets and elegant squares and discover how the district has been reinvented numerous times over the centuries. You‘ll learn how layers of stories have laid the foundation for the magnetic spirit that no...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Pierre Riboulet
The tour begins at Place Pierre-Kauffman. To reach it, travelers can take subway line 7 to the Pont Marie (Cite des Arts) station, lines 1 or 11 to the Hotel de Ville station, or line 4 to the Cite station.
Return
Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel
The tour ends at Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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About
Find out how this medieval district fell and then flourished into a cultural hub on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Paris’ Marais district.
Paris’ Marais district was once a serene landscape of wetlands and, later, lush orchards and vineyards. It saw the rise and fall of kingdoms and its people’s resilience before emerging as a cultural nucleus. On this walking tour by writer Lily Heise, you‘ll travel through Marais‘ narrow streets and elegant squares and discover how the district has been reinvented numerous times over the centuries. You‘ll learn how layers of stories have laid the foundation for the magnetic spirit that no...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Meeting Points
Departure
Place Pierre Riboulet
The tour begins at Place Pierre-Kauffman. To reach it, travelers can take subway line 7 to the Pont Marie (Cite des Arts) station, lines 1 or 11 to the Hotel de Ville station, or line 4 to the Cite station.
Return
Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel
The tour ends at Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel.
Itinerary
1
Place Pierre Riboulet
Begin your journey at this historic square, setting the stage for the Marais' rich cultural tapestry.
2
Church of Saint-Gervais
Pass by this 700-year-old Gothic-style church, marveling at its historic architecture.
3
Le Village Saint-Paul
Walk through this historical area filled with shops and galleries, learning about its transformation over the centuries.
4
Rue Vieille-du-Temple
Stroll along this street lined with contemporary art galleries, reinforcing the Marais' artistic identity.
5
Hotel de Sens
Gaze upon this Gothic masterpiece, once a medieval palace and now a testament to the Marais' historic grandeur.
6
L'Hotel Herouet
Pass by this beautiful and prestigious residence, originally a simple country home.
7
Rue des Francs Bourgeois
Wander down this trendy street, lined with boutiques and historic mansions.
8
hôtel Salé
See the largest private mansion in the Marais, an embodiment of elegance and an aristocratic past.
9
Place des Vosges
Visit the elegant square transformed by King Henri IV, the very first planned public square in Europe.
10
Hôtel Carnavalet
Discover one of the first Renaissance-era mansions built in the Marais, now a museum dedicated to the history of Paris.
11
Hôtel Saint Paul Le Marais
Explore this castle complex, learning about its historical significance and transformation over time.
12
Square du Temple - Elie-Wiesel
End your tour at this peaceful square, reflecting on the resilience and enduring allure of the Marais.
