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Explore Les Invalides and the Army Museum and discover one of the most prestigious monuments in the heart of Paris. While walking through the halls of the museum the audio guide will relate the fascinating history of this place and explain the most interesting exhibits. You'll see the collection of medieval armor and weapons, one of the largest in the world. Exhibits in the museum cover the wars fought by Louis XIV through to the Cold War, with every major conflict in between. Artifacts, weapons, and uniforms help bring each moment to life. You will visit the beautiful Cathedral – a soldier's church – where classical concerts are offered in the evening. Your visit also takes you to the Dome of the Church, which since 1861 has been home to the monumental tomb of Napoleon Bonaparte. The tour finishes outside the church for a unique photo opportunity, while discovering the architectural details of the cathedral. This tour is not affiliated with Les Invalides and the Army Museum but is provided by an independent creator. A ticket is included for the customer's convenience.

Have you ever wanted to visit a castle? With this self-guided audio tour, you can visit an authentic medieval castle built from 1360-1410. Located only 20 minutes from central Paris, the castle is easily accessible by metro. Come on my tour to learn about the medieval castle — its construction, its features, its defenses. We will take the drawbridge over the moat and enter through the main tower. We will visit the keep and its residential area. We'll make the rounds on the wooden terrace which commands views for miles around. We will climb a dizzying spiral staircase to the top of the castle and see the battlements with its bell tower, just like the soldiers who once guarded the castle. Then we descend into the dungeons and kitchens. I provide the historical context to help you learn about life in the Middle Ages! Note! This tour is not affiliated with Chateau de Vincennes but is provided by an independent creator. A ticket is included for the customer's convenience.

Explore the Rodin Museum in Paris with this self-guided audio tour, which includes an entrance ticket! Auguste Rodin is one of the most significant sculptors in the history of art. He is known for his deep understanding of the human soul and his ability to capture emotions and anxieties using various materials. You will visit the mansion that once served as the sculptor’s studio and see models of some of his most important works. The stories behind these masterpieces will unfold as you explore the collection at your own pace guided by an engaging audio commentary on your phone. Then, you will take a walk through the garden and see The Gates of Hell, The Kiss, and The Thinker. You will also find works by Camille Claudel, his student and lover, and also a very talented sculptress in her own right. Prepare to plunge into the fascinating world of Rodin! Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Rodin Museum but is provided by an independent creator. An e-ticket is included for the customer's convenience at no charge.

Take this in-app audio tour with a ticket to explore the iconic Conciergerie! Standing in the center of Paris is a medieval Palace that is over 1000 years old. Built on top of Roman foundations, the Palace was home to the Kings of the Capetian dynasty who ruled France from 987 to 1848. Over the centuries each king embellished the Royal Palace, building the largest civic hall in Europe, adding kitchens, gardens and chapels. When the royal court was moved to the Louvre in 1360, the building was transformed into a prison, under the supervision of a warden known as the Concierge, thus the name of the building. The prison became (in)famous during the French Revolution of 1789 when some 4200 prisoners were held and tried at the Conciergerie for counter-revolutionary activities. This in-app audio tour with a ticket allows you to discover this medieval palace, over 1000 years old, at your own pace. As you stroll through the exhibits, you will listen to the audio commentary and "meet" some of the more famous prisoners, such as Marie Antoinette and Madame Roland, who tragically died for a cause she believed in. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Conciergerie but is provided by an independent creator. Tickets are included for the customer's convenience.

Visit Palais Galliera, the Paris Fashion Museum, located in a 19th-century Neo-Renaissance building. See 200,000 items that tell the history of Parisian fashion from the 18th century to today. Look at dresses from the 1700s and haute couture from the 1900s. You will find original design sketches and photo collections on display, showcasing the evolution of fashion trends through the years. View the current exhibition, _Stephen Jones, chapeaux d'Artiste_, showcasing the work of a renowned British milliner recognized by celebrities and designers, highlighting his creative process, inspirations, and the artistic role of hats, with a special focus on Paris.

With this in-app audio tour, complete with an entrance ticket, you will discover the highlights of the magnificent Louvre Museum. Enter the museum through the Pyramid or the Carrousel entrance at 99, rue de Rivoli — take the green priority queue for visitors with tickets. Explore this extraordinary collection of art spanning from prehistoric times to Antiquity, through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and up to 1848. Beyond the famous Mona Lisa, the museum reveals the treasures of human civilization: ancient Egyptian antiquities, graceful Greek sculptures, medieval European art, and Renaissance masterpieces. Your journey begins on the lower level, within the remains of a medieval fortress. You will encounter iconic works such as the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, also known as Nike. At the heart of the Louvre is its most celebrated masterpiece — the enigmatic Mona Lisa. Discover the secrets behind her famous smile and the genius of Leonardo da Vinci. The tour concludes in the Near Eastern antiquities section, where remarkable artifacts reveal the origins of writing. Designed for easy navigation, this tour focuses on the museum’s most essential works, guiding you to the iconic artwork that has marked our civilization. Please note: this tour is not affiliated with the Louvre. It is created by an independent author. The entry ticket to the museum is included for your convenience at no extra charge.

Explore the historic Conciergerie and the awe-inspiring Sainte-Chapelle with an in-app audio tour! Both buildings were part of the original Royal Court, the first in France, established in the 10th Century. The Conciergerie served as the first Royal Palace, while the Sainte Chapelle was built as the Royal Chapel for the Kings of France. Commencing at the Conciergerie, a medieval palace standing for over a millennium, delve into its rich history. Originally a residence for the kings of the Capetian dynasty, it was transformed into a prison during the French Revolution. Immerse yourself in this unique site, listening to audio commentary that introduces you to notable prisoners like Marie Antoinette. Continue the tour and discover the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle, celebrated for its Gothic splendor. Marvel at its stunning stained-glass windows dating back to the 13th century, illustrating biblical scenes. This architectural marvel captures the essence of French Gothic design and achieves the impossible: 70% of the building's surface is composed of stained-glass! Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Conciergerie and the Sainte-Chapelle but is provided by an independent creator.

Visit Musée du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac and explore Paris with this self-guided walking audio tour. (!) Note that while your ticket to the Museum is included and available within the app, the interior of the museum is not covered within this tour. Discover the arts and cultures of Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas at the museum. After you finish exploring the museum on your own, unpause the tour and continue your exploration of Paris. You will follow a vivid route that connects world culture, modern art, Belle Époque elegance, and military history. Stand at the sweeping terrace at Trocadéro, then move through the museum quarter around Palais de Tokyo, the Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, and Palais Galliera. The route carries you onward past La Galerie Dior, the Petit Palais, and the richly decorated Pont Alexandre III, before leading through the sculpture garden of the Musée Rodin. The tour ends at Hôtel des Invalides, beneath its gleaming golden dome. Along the way, you will enjoy dramatic views of the Eiffel Tower, riverside panoramas, elegant fashion addresses, monumental bridges, quiet garden spaces, and one of Paris’s most powerful military memorials.

Ticket to Aquarium de Paris is included in this self-guided walking audio tour through central Paris, ideal for first-time visitors who want famous landmarks, river views, major museums, and the city’s grand public spaces in one route. Please note that an audio tour inside Aquarium de Paris is not provided. Your walk begins at Aquarium de Paris in the Trocadéro gardens, where you can already see the Eiffel Tower rising beyond the trees and across the Seine. After you visit the Aquarium, unpause the tour and follow a route through the exhibition district to the Grand Palais, Petit Palais, and ornate Pont Alexandre III, then continue past the Musée de l'Orangerie, Place de la Concorde, the Tuileries Garden, the Louvre Pyramid and Louvre Museum, the Musée d'Orsay, Musée Rodin, Les Invalides, and the broad lawns of the Champ de Mars. The tour ends at the Eiffel Tower. Along the way, you will trace how Paris was shaped by royal ambition, revolution, world fairs, art, and engineering. You will stand before the Luxor Obelisk, cross one of the city’s most decorative bridges, walk formal garden paths lined with statues, admire the glass pyramid in the Louvre courtyard, and finish beneath the iron lattice of the Eiffel Tower.

Take this in-app audio tour with a ticket to explore the iconic Arc de Triomphe in Paris. A visit to the Arc de Triomphe is a visit to one of the nation's most sacred monuments – it honors those who sacrificed their lives for France. For the tourist, however, the Arch is a splendid monument, providing the opportunity to see Paris from a unique perspective....a height of 50 meters (154 feet). The names of victorious French battles and generals are inscribed on the walls. At the foot of the monument lies the tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Eternal Flame, which is rekindled every evening at 6:30 pm by members of the Committee of the Flame, so that it never extinguishes. The Arc is the centerpiece of the annual 14th of July parade and the final leg of the Tour de France, symbolic of the importance of this monument for the nation. The best place to enjoy the Arch is at the very top, on the terrace, which affords spectacular views over the city, from Montmartre to La Défense. See Paris from the rooftops! Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Arc de Triomphe but is provided by an independent creator. A ticket is included for the customer's convenience.
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About Orsay Museum
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1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007Open in Google MapsOpening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:30 AM – 9:45 PM
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM
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Directions
The Orsay Museum in Paris occupies a monumental former railway station built for the 1900 Exposition Universelle, giving the museum its striking vaulted interior and iconic clock faces. After the station’s rail use declined, the building was transformed into a museum dedicated mainly to art from 1848 to 1914, bridging the gap between the Louvre and modern art collections. Today, it is internationally celebrated for its rich holdings of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces, alongside sculpture, decorative arts, and photography. Its setting is part of its appeal: visitors experience major European art within one of Paris’s most memorable adaptive-reuse landmarks, where Beaux-Arts architecture and world-famous collections come together in a uniquely atmospheric space.
Before you enter
- Check opening days carefully; Orsay Museum is closed on Mondays.
- Thursday offers extended evening hours in Paris until 9:45 PM.
- Arrive at opening for quieter galleries and easier photo moments.
- Wear comfortable shoes; the museum is large enough for several hours of walking.
What to expect
- Expect major works by Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, and other 19th- and 20th-century European artists.
- The former station architecture is a highlight, with a grand central nave and huge clocks.
- Collections include paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, and photography.
- The layout feels more manageable than larger Paris museums, but there is still plenty to see.
During your visit
- Start with your priority artists first, then explore secondary galleries afterward.
- Use Thursday evening if you prefer a less compressed visit.
- Pause to admire the building itself, not only the artworks.
- Plan at least two to three hours for a satisfying visit.
About Orsay Museum
To avoid crowds of tourists, come to the Musée d'Orsay early in the morning on Wednesday or Friday. You can also catch some quiet time on Thursday during extended hours after 6:00 PM.
Set aside at least two hours to enjoy the museum's exhibits.
- Explore the world's finest collection of Impressionist art
Located right opposite the Tuileries Garden on the left bank of the Seine, the Musée d'Orsay offers an incredible display of art created from around 1848 to 1914. The museum is especially famous for its beautiful collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist artworks.
- See the famous works with your own eyes
Get inspired by the masterpieces of legendary artists — from Monet and Renoir to Gaugin, Degas, Rousseau, Cézanne, and many more. Admire Luncheon on the Grass and Olympia by Edouard Manet, The Starry Night Over the Rhone by Vincent Van Gogh, and The Origin of the World by Gustave Courbet.
- Discover the history of the museum
Learn more about the fascinating history of the building. The Musée d'Orsay once was a railway station called Gare d'Orsay, and it was the first electrified train station in the world. Find out what was located on the museum's site two centuries ago and how the building became a museum in the interactive VR exhibition.
The Musée d'Orsay is located at 1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur.
One of the cheapest ways to get around Paris is by metro. The nearest station to the museum is Solférino and is four minutes away by walk. Solférino is also a bus stop, so you can take a bus if you want.
You can also take the RER train to the museum and get off at the Musée d'Orsay station — it is just outside the museum.
- The Musée d'Orsay tickets
A ticket to the Musée d'Orsay is €16 for adults and €13 for one adult accompanying one child. There is also a late-night opening on Thursdays, and tickets for a visit starting at 6:00 PM cost €12.
- Free admission
The museum is free for all visitors on the first Sunday of the month. Reservations are strongly recommended and will become mandatory on October 2, 2022.
The Musée d'Orsay also guarantees free entry to people under 18, EU citizens between 18 and 25, people with disabilities and those who accompany them, and ICOM cardholders.
Explore the collection of works by the Impressionists and Expressionists with the in-app audio tours. Learn more about the famous artists who created revolutionary paintings and sculptures. Enjoy the tours and don't worry about anything: skip-the-line tickets to the museums are already included.
The Musée d'Orsay is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM, with extended hours on Thursday until 9:45 PM.
Closed on Mondays, May 1 and December 25.
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