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Kid-Friendly Marais: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: Starts on Hôtel de ville Square ( métro ligne 1 or 11), 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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Overview

Join a local for a walk in one of the oldest and most surprising parts of Paris.

Starting at l'Hotel de Ville, follow at your own pace through some of the Marais’ most prestigious landmarks. You will learn why the famous Knight Templars played an important part in Paris' history, walk alongside 17th-century mansions, and hear about the tragic stories of the famous residents of this area. And as a walk in Paris would not be complete without patisseries, you will find recommended delicious treats along the way.

This tour is family-friendly. It has historical commentaries for adults and older children, food suggestions early in the walk and parks/playgrounds should you need to stop along the way.

The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app for Android and iOS which also works offline.

A bientôt in the Marais!

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What's Included

✓ Included

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

✗ Not Included

Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Itinerary

Stop 1

The tour begins on the square of l'hôtel de Ville where you'll hear about the history of the square and what it used to be called.

Stop 2

The tour takes you to the entrance of Berko where you'll hear about two other nearby bakeries where you can buy delicious treats.

Stop 3

The tour stops near Huré where you're given directions to its front door so that you can buy delicious treats if you wish to

Stop 4

The tour stops near Huré where you're given directions to its front door so that you can buy delicious treats if you wish to

Stop 5

The tour stops in front of the National Archives where you're invited to peek inside or wait outside to hear more about it's history.

Stop 6

The tour stops briefly outside the Crédit Municipal de Paris where you learn some of its history.

Stop 7

The tour stops outside the Picasso Museum. If you have the time you can pause the tour and go inside but be warned it doesn't include the Demoiselle d'Avignon painting.

Stop 8

The tour passes Meert. If you choose to you can stop the tour and buy a Flemish waffle before continuing the tour.

Stop 9

The tour takes you through the Place des Vosges where you will learn about its history and have the opportunity to walk through the square.

Stop 10

The tour ends on Rue des Rosiers where you'll learn a bit about its history and hear about some of the lovely cafes that populate the street.

Stop 11

The tour ends outside this little hidden and (sometimes) secret garden and invites you to relax a little while before continuing your journey in Paris.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

Starts on Hôtel de ville Square ( métro ligne 1 or 11), 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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End Point

The tour ends at the entrance to a secret garden that's close to many cafes serving delicious food and near to the metro.

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Good to Know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Known For:

Food & Drink in Paris, Historical Tours in Paris, Audio Guides in Paris, Walking Tours in Paris, Private Sightseeing Tours in Paris

Special Instructions

VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you 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