Luxembourg Gardens: Self-Guided Audio Tours

The Latin Quarter of Paris is a trendy area that still retains its historic atmosphere. Walking with this in-app audio tour, you will see the main sights of the area, peeling away the layers of time to discover the roots of the Latin Quarter. You will explore the city's oldest Church (St Germain des Prés) and discover one of the most picturesque squares in Paris. You will visit the city's oldest café, opened in 1686, as well as the location where the guillotine was invented! You will see ancient Roman ruins, a thermal bathing complex and an arena where gladiator combats were held. A walk through the Luxembourg Gardens will provide a welcome breath of fresh air. Then the tour will take you to the Panthéon and its monumental square, with the St Geneviève Library and the Gothic Church St. Etienne du Mont. The tour finishes in the famed Mouffetard area, where students have been partying since the Middle Ages.

Take this in-app audio tour to explore an oasis of calm in Paris at your own pace! The Luxembourg Gardens lie in the middle of busy, bustling city. Constructed in 1612 by Queen Marie de Medici, the gardens are open to the public and have become one of the most popular in the city. The Renaissance-style park was inspired by the Boboli Gardens in Florence, adapted in the inimitable French style, with clipped lawns, colorful landscaping, and extensive leisure activities. The crown jewel of the gardens is the famed Medici Fountain, the loveliest in Paris. Spend a few hours relaxing in the park with this audio tour, and escape from the hustle and bustle of the city.

This in-app audio tour offers an overview of painters and sculptors who lived in Montparnasse. The tour starts from Piet Mondriaan’s studio at 278 Boulevard Raspail and takes you through the cozy streets of Montparnasse. You will walk past the beautiful Luxembourg Gardens where you can take a break and relax while listening to the captivating stories of the audio tour complemented by the images of the most revolutionary art of the 20th century. The tour finishes at the bustling intersection of Boulevard Montparnasse and Boulevard Raspail.