Paris: Museum of Romantic Life Audio Tour
About this activity
- Audio tour
- Yes
- Audio language
- English
- Route length
- 300m
- Instant confirmation
- Yes
- Duration
- 45min
Instant access on your smartphone
After purchase, open the tour from the link we send you. No app is required.
Explore at your pace
Start, pause, and continue the tour whenever you like.
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- You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
- •Explore the most romantic museum of Paris with your own in-app audio tour
- •Feel like an artist in the 1800s and discover the art of the Romantic Period
- •Experience the charm of a private home with its gardens, in the center of Paris
- •Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Paris romance
- •Hear the stories of great artists and writers
Take this in-app audio tour to explore a must-see museum for all the Romantic souls of the world!
This tiny museum, unique in Paris if not the world, is a microcosm of the Romantic movement that swept Europe in the early 1800s. Inspired by a love of nature and an emerging sense of individuality, writers such as Byron, Shelley, Walter Scott & Goethe began writing Romantic novels that, in turn, inspired numerous artists.
The Museum of Romantic Life is situated in a private mansion built in 1830 for one of these artists, a Dutch painter named Ary Scheffer. His circle of friends included Chopin, Lizst, Rossini, George Sand, Dickens, Turgenev, and Delacroix, to name a few. These artists gathered in Scheffer's mansion to exchange ideas, share their work and relax.
The museum displays Sheffer's work – his paintings, sculptures, and other objects. Two leading figures of the day are highlighted – George Sand, the author; and Ernest Renan, related to Scheffer by marriage. The entire ground floor serves as a homage to Sand, the most popular author of her day in both France and England.
Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Museum of Romantic Life but is provided by an independent creator.
What's included
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
- Detailed route with step-by-step navigation through museum halls
- Recommendations for your further exploration of the area
- Access to the permanent collections is free
- Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
- Coverage of temporary exhibits
- In-person tour guide
- •Tuesday – Sunday from 10 a.m. to 18 p.m. Closed on Mondays and the following public holidays: January 1st, May 1st and December 25th. Last access to the collection: 17:45
- •The tour is available only on the WeGoTrip app. This is a different app from the source or app you booked the tour if it's not WeGoTrip site or app
- •To ensure the quality of the download, please remember to do so before your visit
- •Please note that there is no staff at the meeting point or staff on site for this tour. You can start the tour at any time from the meeting point
- •An Android version 7.1+ or an iOS smartphone version 12+ is required for the audio guide. You will need around 100 MB of free space for the download
Cancellation policies vary according to activity type. Please check the conditions of your required activity Self-guided audio tour.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need the internet during the tour?
No. Download the tour in the WeGoTrip app in advance — it then works fully offline.
Do I need an app?
Yes. After purchase you get a link to download the free WeGoTrip app, where you take the tour.
What language is the audio guide in?
The audio guide is available in English.
How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 45min.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes. The self-guided format lets you go at your own pace, which works well for families.
Can I cancel my purchase?
Contact WeGoTrip support — refund conditions depend on the specific ticket.