Grand Palais: Self-Guided Audio Tours

Is this your first visit to Paris? Are you interested in visiting the city’s main monuments? Perhaps you’d like to see them, but don’t want to pay for one of those expensive hop-on/hop-off bus tours. Are you looking for a more personalized experience? Look no further, this is the tour for you. This self-guided in-app audio tour is designed with you in mind – for the first-time visitor who would like to have an introduction to the city and its monuments but with a more personalized approach. We start off at the Eiffel Tower, a worldwide icon and marvel of French engineering, then, we visit the Trocadéro for terrific views of the Tower. Next, it's on to the Art Deco Museum of Modern Art, home to painters of the 20th & 21st Centuries, and the Tokyo Palace with exhibitions of contemporary artists. From there, we visit the Champs-Elysées for a little shopping, and the Arc de Triomphe, a tribute to France's fallen heroes (for more stunning views over the city). Next stop: the Place d'Alma, with its moving memorial to Princess Diana, and the Grand & Petit Palais, vestiges of the Art Nouveau architecture of the late 1900s. After crossing the ornate Pont Alexandre III bridge, we visit Les Invalides, the Museum of the Army, with its collection of medieval armor and weaponry. On to the Place de la Concorde, once home to the guillotine, then the Tuileries Gardens, laid out by Catherine de Medici, before finishing at the Orangerie Museum.

Delve into the heart of French elegance and history with this Self-Guided Audio Tour, tailor-made for culture enthusiasts and fashion connoisseurs. Wander the grand Champs-Elysées from the lush greenery of Place de la Concorde to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, exploring Paris at your own pace, with stories and insights unfolding before you. Begin amidst the splendor of the Tuileries Garden, a serene starting point that leads to the commanding Obelisk, signaling the transition from royal gardens to the bustling metropolis. The tour ends at the monumental Arc de Triomphe, where French triumphs and tales of valor are etched in stone. The route in between is lined with historical narratives, architectural wonders, and luxurious boutiques that capture the essence of Paris. As you journey from the tranquility of lush landscapes to the vibrancy of luxury retail, experience a symphony of Parisian life: serene escapes, cultural treasures, and exquisite dining options beckon along the avenue. From witnessing the craftsmanship of Renaissance-inspired sculptures to indulging in the world-renowned macarons of Ladurée, the most memorable treasures of Paris will leave an indelible imprint as you embrace the soul of the city, one step at a time.