Where Paris was Born: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Île de la Cité | La Vacanza Travel

Where Paris was Born: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Île de la Cité

Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
Destination: France, Île-de-France, Paris
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  • 60 to 90 minutes
  • Paris
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Discover the neighbourhood where Paris was born with this affordable walking tour.

• See how the city transformed from a small settlement along the Seine River into one of the most charming places in the world
• 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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Ile de la Cite, Ile de la Cite, Paris, Ile-de-France

The tour takes place in Paris' Île de la Cité.

Pass By: Pont des Arts, River Seine Between Institut de France And Palais du Louvre, Paris France

This bridge used to be laden with “love-locks”. Couples came to the bridge with special locks that were usually inscribed with their names, locked them on the bridge and then threw the keys in the river. This would presumably ensure that their love would last.

Pass By: Pont-Neuf, 75001 Paris France

The tour takes you over Pont Neuf.

Pass By: Statue equestre d'Henri IV, 15 Place du Pont Neuf, 75001 Paris France

Under the Equestrian Statue of Henri IV, on one side you'll see a bas-relief panel that shows a humble Henri IV bringing loaves of bread to the people of Paris after a siege. What the picture doesn’t explain is that HE was the one who had put Paris under siege!

Pass By: Square du Vert-Galant, 1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris France

The park on the tip of Île de la Cité is called the Square du Vert-Galant. We use the word “square” in French to mean a small park but the Square du Vert-Galant is actually triangular!

Pass By: Saule Pleureur de la Pointe, 1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris, France

The tour passes by the Saule Pleureur de la Pointe.

Pass By: Place Dauphine, Paris France

Place Dauphine plaza was financed by Henri IV and named “The Dauphin” after his son Louis who would become Louis XIII.

Pass By: Restaurant Paul, 15 Pl. Dauphine, 75001 Paris, France

The tour passes by the Maison Paul restaurant.

Pass By: Palais de Justice de Paris, 10 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Palais de Justice means courthouse, but it's no ordinary courthouse. It's the Cour de Cassation, one of the highest jurisdictions in the country.

Pass By: Quai de l'Horloge, 75001 Paris, France

The tour passes by Quai de l’Horloge.

Pass By: Conciergerie, 2 boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

The Conciergerie Museum is where you can learn about the French Revolution and Marie-Antoinette. It's a must-see for people who have an interest in the French Revolution.

Pass By: Sainte-Chapelle, 8 Boulevard du Palais, 75001 Paris France

Inside the Sainte Chapelle you'll see the most spectacular Gothic stained-glass windows in the world. On a sunny day it feels like you're walking through a kaleidoscope!

Pass By: Crypte Archéologique de l'İle de la Cité, 7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

The tour passes by Archaeological crypt of the Île de la Cité.

Pass By: Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris, 6 Parvis Notre-Dame Place Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris France

As you may know, the Cathedral was severely damaged by a fire in April 2019 and is in the process of being renovated. As a result, access to the Cathedral is now limited and you can only see it from the north and east side.

Pass By: Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, Square de l'Ile de France, 75004 Paris France

The Deportation Martyrs Memorial is a somber tribute to all the French Jews that were captured in France and sent to Germany to die during WWII.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to Île de la Cité: Where Paris Was Born tour
  • VoiceMap Application
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Smartphone
  • Transportation
  • Food/Drink
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Pont des Arts & Quai François Mitterrand, 75001 Paris, France


Departure Time


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Where Paris was Born: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Île de la Cité
9/2/2019 - 4/16/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

Deportation Martyrs Memorial, 7 Quai de l'Archevêché, 75004 Paris, France

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Duration

60 to 90 minutes


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