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

12 Reviews 4.25 out of 5 stars Based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Paris, France

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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

See Le Marais at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Take in 1,000 years of history including how Paris was practically torn down and rebuilt in the vision of one man on this stroll
• Hear from producer Annie Sargent, a tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast whose passion for France’s history inspired him to craft this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• 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.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to Le Marais: the Paris Neighborhood that Has it All tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

75004 Paris
France

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

58 Rue des Archives
75003 Paris, France

What To Expect

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Le Marais (pass by)

The tour takes place in Le Marais.
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Pont Marie (pass by)

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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Hotel de Sens (pass by)

The tour passes by Hôtel de Sens.
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Fontaines Wallace (pass by)

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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Au Petit Versailles du Marais (pass by)

The tour passes by Au Petit Versailles du Marais.
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Au Bourguignon du Marais (pass by)

The tour passes by Au Bourguignon du Marais.
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Aux Merveilleux de Fred (pass by)

The tour passes by Aux Merveilleux de Fred.
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St. Gervais And St. Protais Church (pass by)

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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Eglise Saint-Paul Saint-Louis (pass by)

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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Cour et jardin de l'Hotel de Sully (pass by)

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 (pass by)

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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Maison de Victor Hugo (pass by)

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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Historical Library of the City of Paris (pass by)

The tour passes by the Historical Library of the City of Paris.
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Pletzl (pass by)

The tour passes through the Pletzl
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Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue (pass by)

The tour passes by the Agoudas Hakehilos Synagogue.
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L'As du Fallafel (pass by)

The tour passes by L'As du Fallafel.
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Musee des Archives Nationales (pass by)

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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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Marais self-guided audio tour: the neighborhood that has it all?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Lifetime access to Le Marais: the Paris Neighborhood that Has it All tour
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Operated by a business

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