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A Parisian Picnic: A Self-Guided Audio tour in the Marais

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Before arrival, please install the 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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading..

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Overview

Sample the flavors of Paris on a cultural culinary stroll through Marais. Explore at your own pace with this affordable self-guided walking tour.

• Learn the secrets of a perfect croissant, a few easy ways to tell one cheese from another, and find out how to interpret a French wine label
• Hear from producer, Andrés Medrano, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
• Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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What's Included

✓ Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS

✗ Not Included

Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink - you'll need to buy your own items for the picnic
Transportation

Itinerary

Stop 1

Let Andrés Medrano, a cheese geek, ex-chef, and cork dork – or sommelier, if you prefer – guide you on this self-guided gourmet audio tour of the historic Le Marais neighborhood. You’ll visit independently owned shops and purveyors who procure traditional, handmade goods.

Stop 2

You'll have an opportunity to visit Tout Autour du Pain, where you‘ll learn to identify a perfect baguette from its aroma, texture, and even the sound it makes when tapped.

Stop 3

You'll have an opportunity to visit Jacques Genin, a chocolatier specializing in exotic flavored chocolate, pates de fruits, caramels, and ganache.

Stop 4

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll pass by the Mairie de Paris Centre.

Stop 5

You'll stroll through Square du Temple on your way to pick up everything you need for a wonderful picnic.

Stop 6

You'll have an opportunity to visit Marché des Enfants Rouges, a popular shopping spot since the 1600s.

Stop 7

You'll have an opportunity to visit Fromagerie Jouannault, the cheese shop run by a father-daughter team where you‘ll hear about how the different seasons impact cheese.

Stop 8

You'll have an opportunity to visit Caractère de Cochon, the only shop in Paris devoted exclusively to ham.

Stop 9

You'll have an opportunity to visit Maison Verot, where you can purchase charcuterie from a third-generation shop.

Stop 10

You'll have an opportunity to visit Pierre Hermé, where you can pick up a box or two of delectable macarons.

Stop 11

You'll have an opportunity to visit Cave Arthus et Jean, a wine store owned and operated by two childhood friends.

Stop 12

There’s bread, pastries, cheese, charcuterie, chocolate, wine – everything you need for a Parisian picnic, including a perfect place to enjoy one at the end of our walk: Place des Vosges, the first planned square in Paris and the template for public squares across the continent.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the 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. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

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End Point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Place des Vosges.

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Known For:

Food & Drink in Paris, Audio Guides in Paris, Walking Tours in Paris, Underground Tours in Paris, Private Sightseeing Tours in Paris, Virtual Experiences in Paris

Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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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.

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.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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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
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• 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
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For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me