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A first approach of Paris : 3 audio walks in districts showing 3 different faces of Paris: Montmartre; Saint -Germain-des -Près and the Marais and the place des Vosges click to order listen to a sample

The less-known Paris and its neighbourhood

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5 audio visits to discover less-known districts and monuments: In the centre of the city: 3 ignored and lovely districts : The rue Mouffetard , Saint Louis Island and St Paul Le Ma...

The Marais and the Place des Vosges

the Marais (4th arrondissement) - About 1h30

On this walk, you will discover the highpoints of the Marais: the Place des Vosges of course, but also the most sumptuous of its centuries-old mansions, or hôtels particuliers, and the famous people who lived in them.

Discovering Montmartre

18th arrondissement - About 2h30

Everybody has heard of Montmartre! Not only because of the church of the Sacré-Cœur that graces its summit, or because of its famous Place du Tertre, or because of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, but because here, more than anywhere else in Paris, there is an atmospheric mix of history and personal stories. In this walk you will encounter numerous famous artists and picturesque characters who have given shape to Montmartre’s appeal and charm.

A walk in Saint-Germain-des-Près

The Latin Quarter (6th arrondissement) - About 1h30

On this walk you will discover the area of Saint-Germain-des-Près, erstwhile village of Saint-Germain. It is as picturesque as it is lively. Its world-famous reputation stems from its intellectual and student life, but as you will see, this is not a recent feature. It is a century-old tradition that makes this area an essential element in your discovery of Paris.

The rue Mouffetard neighbourhood

5th arrondissement - About 1h30

In this walk we shall discover the lively and picturesque neighbourhood of the rue Mouffetard, with its ancient lanes, hidden gardens and mediaeval houses. It is full of fascinating stories, both tragic and funny, that mirror different eras in the history of France.

The St-Ouen Flea Market

Northern Paris - 2 hours

Today the “Puces” is internationally renowned, and is the leading antique market in Europe. The term “Marché aux Puces” actually comprises 17 independent markets. More than 2000 traders, 1300 of which are antique and second-hand goods dealers, fill the market - nicknamed, appropriately enough, “the world’s attic” - every weekend with their wares, gleaned or bargained from all 4 corners of France and other countries. Anything and everything can be found in this magical emporium, from common household goods to top-of-the-range antiques, not to mention decorative accessories and other, more unusual items.

The charm of the Saint Louis Island

Saint Louis island (4th arrondissement) - About 1h15

Through this walk we shall discover the charming Ile Saint-Louis, one of two islands set in the heart of Paris. There are no famous monument to be found on this island, but we are going to share with you its history, and that of some of its most famous inhabitants. This haven of calm, with its genteel façades, will reveal its charms to those that are willing to take the time to look, be curious, and walk through seemingly closed doorways

The hidden treasures of the Saint-Paul district

Saint-Paul district (the Marais, 4th arrondissement) - About 1h30

Here we undertake a discovery of the southern side of the Marais, between the church of Saint-Paul and the banks of the Seine. Although less-known that the area around Place des Vosges, it is nevertheless full of treasures: a village of antique dealers hidden from view, an impressive fragment of mediaeval walls that date from the time of King Philip II, the house of the Marquise de La Brinvilliers, the famous poisoner from the court of Louis XIV, and many more surprising sites

Discovering Notre Dame Cathedral

Île de la Cité (4th arrondissement) - About 1h30

The Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris is most popular monument in Paris, after the Eiffel Tower. It owes its appeal and fame not just to its extraordinary architectural qualities, but also to the numerous adaptations of Victor Hugo’s classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. So come with us and you will also fall under the spell of this superb religious edifice.

Ten masterpieces at the Louvre Museum

1st arrondissement - About 2h30

We have chosen the ten essential masterpieces in the collections of the Louvre museum. Our itinerary will take you from Ancient Greece to the 19th century, from the Venus de Milo to Delacroix’s Liberty Guiding the People, passing of course through the Renaissance and the more than famous Mona Lisa. Our guided tour encompasses the history of art to give each work a context and explain how it came to be considered the masterpiece that it is.

Discovering the Rodin Museum

7th arrondissement - About 2 hours

Throughout his life, sculptor Auguste Rodin attempted to reach a fuller expression of the truth of the subject portrayed in his sculptures. We have chosen 13 works in the Rodin Museum to follow the evolution of his work, from his youthful productions (The Man with the Broken Nose, Young Woman with Floral Hat) to his mature works (The Thinker, The Kiss) and final achievements (The Cathedral, Bust of Balzac).

The Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb

7th arrondissement - About 1h30

The Invalides is the final resting place for many distinguished military men, from the 17th century’s Marshal Turenne to the First World War’s Marshal Foch by way of its most famous tenant, Napoleon. A tour takes us through the greatest hours of French military history and evokes the great Napoleonic adventure. We shall also discover an institution that was revolutionarily in its time, as well as its two churches and extraordinary sundials

The Saint Denis basilica

Saint Denis - About 2 hours

A journey to the Basilica of Saint-Denis is a unique encounter with the history of France: that of the twelve centuries of kings that are buried there, from Dagobert I, the last Merovingian king, to Louis XVI. We shall also explore the evolution in statuary styles and Gothic architecture – born here in the 12th century thanks to the inspired genius of Abbot Suger.

The Cluny museum

The Latin Quarter (5th arrondissement) - About 2 hours

The Cluny Museum, or National Museum of the Middle Ages, is the repository of objects and masterpieces from the 5th century to the Renaissance. In addition to the remains of Gallo-Roman baths dating from the 3rd century, you will discover here the world famous Lady with the Unicorn tapestries and much more