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Marais Through the Centuries: Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: 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..

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Overview

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 now permeates through this neighbourhood, filled with historic buildings, museums, shops and art galleries.

You‘ll go home with a better understanding of how the Marais refused to succumb to time‘s relentless march. Immerse yourself in tales of triumph, tragedy, and the timeless allure of the Marais.

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What's Included

✓ 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

✗ Not Included

Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route

Itinerary

Stop 1

Begin your journey at this historic square, setting the stage for the Marais' rich cultural tapestry.

Stop 2

Pass by this 700-year-old Gothic-style church, marveling at its historic architecture.

Stop 3

Walk through this historical area filled with shops and galleries, learning about its transformation over the centuries.

Stop 4

Stroll along this street lined with contemporary art galleries, reinforcing the Marais' artistic identity.

Stop 5

Gaze upon this Gothic masterpiece, once a medieval palace and now a testament to the Marais' historic grandeur.

Stop 6

Pass by this beautiful and prestigious residence, originally a simple country home.

Stop 7

Wander down this trendy street, lined with boutiques and historic mansions.

Stop 8

See the largest private mansion in the Marais, an embodiment of elegance and an aristocratic past.

Stop 9

Visit the elegant square transformed by King Henri IV, the very first planned public square in Europe.

Stop 10

Discover one of the first Renaissance-era mansions built in the Marais, now a museum dedicated to the history of Paris.

Stop 11

Explore this castle complex, learning about its historical significance and transformation over time.

Stop 12

End your tour at this peaceful square, reflecting on the resilience and enduring allure of the Marais.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

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.

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End Point

The tour ends at Square du Temple - Elie Wiesel.

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Good to Know

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

Known For:

Historical Tours in Paris, Audio Guides in Paris, Walking Tours in Paris, Cultural Tours in Paris, Private Sightseeing Tours in Paris

Special Instructions

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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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3. Create an account
4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
5. 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.

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