Culture & History in Paris

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.

During this tour, you will discover not only the most famous places but also little hidden treasures of the artistic neighborhood of Montmartre. Your tour will start with the Moulin Rouge, famous for its decadent and extravagant shows. You will see the place where the iconic French cancan was invented and learn more about its history. The tour continues at "I love You Wall" – a contemporary piece of art made by Fréderic Baron and Clair Kito in 1992. Marveling at 'I love you' written in 250 languages, you will be able to feel the romantic atmosphere of the city. Then you will proceed to a beautiful example of the French art nouveau, the Saint Jean Church. Built at the end of the 19th century, this church was one of the first ones made in the modern style. Your tour will finish at Le Sacré Coeur, the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris. It was built in a neo-roman style with a Byzantine influence, and this unique mixture still impresses travelers from all around the world nowadays.

Facing the Louvre is one of the little treasures of Paris, a small park known as the Palais Royal. Note! Entrance to the Palais Royal, gardens and galeries is free for all visitors! With this in-app audio tour, you will get informative audio commentary along a planned route. In the late 1700s, the park witnessed the invention of the first shopping mall under the arcades. Parisians came to shop, dine in fine restaurants, enjoy the numerous cafés or theatres, or simply enjoy the gardens themselves. But amongst the various forms of entertainment, less wholesome pastimes sprang up, such as gambling and prostitution. By the early 1800s, the gardens had become a vast red-light district, a wild party that lasted until 1840. Today the Palais Royal is much calmer and provides a lovely area for modern-day Parisians to do some shopping, enjoy some fresh air, or simply sit and read. You will also discover the Covered Gallery, which replaced the Palais Royal as the city's early shopping malls. Beautifully decorated and lined with charming boutiques, you will visit one of the loveliest Covered Galleries in the city. With this in-app audio tour, you will discover the park's incredible history, and enjoy some of your own shopping along the way.

Explore this eclectic museum with your own in-app audio tour! It is situated in two magnificent Renaissance-era baroque mansions, themselves works of art. A hidden gem in the heart of the trendy Marais district, the museum is worth a visit to see the beautiful decors, the landscaped gardens, as well as a diverse collection of art and objects that relate to the fascinating history of the city of Paris. Learn how the city grew from a modest fishing village into a Roman town, then a medieval city, a center of culture during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, then the birthplace of the French Revolution. During the Gilded Era of the late 1800s, Paris was profoundly transformed into a modern metropolis, becoming a hub for the arts, literature, and philosophy. You will discover this rich past in an unusual and amusing manner, by seeing everyday objects, paintings, furniture even entire rooms that reflect the spirit of their time. This tour is not affiliated with the Carnavalet Museum but is provided by an independent creator.

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 is a self-guided audio tour of the Orangerie Museum, a gallery of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings. Note! This tour DOES NOT Include an entrance ticket! Buy it at musee-orangerie.fr The larger-than-life Water Lilies by Monet are the main attraction, but they are far from the only reason to visit. Situated in an old greenhouse in the heart of Paris, this museum is also notable for having the Walter Guillaume collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art. This in-app audio tour explains how Impressionism was born and how Monet's painting technique evolved over time. You will gain insights on the genesis of the Water Lily collection, Monet's creative vision, and how the Orangerie was adapted to accommodate the paintings. The amazing Walter Guillaume collection on the Lower Level allows the visitor to understand the evolution from Impressionism to Modern Art. The influence of African Art on the early Modernists led them to create the first abstract paintings. Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Orangerie Museum but is provided by an independent creator.

Paris is known as the City of Lights, the City of Love. The illuminated Eifel Tower and the splendor of the Louvre Palace attract tourists from all around the world. But not many people know there is another world underneath this majestic beauty. The labyrinth of dark tunnels lying 20 meters beneath the street level conceals secrets of the city’s past. These subterranean galleries preserve the remains of over 6 million Parisians. Their bones and skulls decorate the walls of the Catacombs. With this in-app audio tour, you will learn how the ossuary was created in the tunnels of the former quarries and reveal some of its mysteries. Experience a thrilling yet reflective journey through the maze of the Catacombs and admire the romantic side of this dark place. A visit to this “Empire of Dead” is a unique opportunity to look at the history of Paris from a new perspective. Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket but may be used at any time during the Catacombs' opening hours.

Take part on this audio-guided journey to visit the Musée de l'Orangerie and discover its art and secrets with the help of a local fellow art lover. Visit the most famous Nymphéas, better known as Water Lilies from Claude Monet. Learn about how they were painted and what makes them unique. Visit the works of Renoir, Cézanne, Rousseau, Picasso, Laurencin, Soutine and many other artists from the from the 19th-20th centuries. Discover Modernist Primitivism and how it shaped art in France and see many portraits of the masters and their families. After the tour you will feel a bit more of an insider to the Parisian art scene.

Take this in-app audio tour to explore the world's most well-known landmark at your own pace! Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket! Buy it in advance at www.toureiffel.paris Few buildings in the world are as iconic as the Eiffel Tower. Explore this legendary symbol of love and romance and enjoy spectacular views over the city! Surprisingly, the building itself has no real purpose, and as such this beautiful symbol of French culture was destined to be torn down after 20 years. Learn the story of the Tower's construction and the technological role it played as an outstanding engineering structure. Take the lift to the top while enjoying the breathtaking view.... with a lover, a spouse, or with your family. Look down at the small toy-like houses from the Tower's dizzying height and take amazing photos as mementos of your trip. With this tour, you will experience everything the Eiffel Tower has to offer. Create unforgettable memories in the world's most romantic city! Note! This tour is not affiliated with the Eiffel Tower but is provided by an independent creator.

Take this in-app audio tour to admire one of the most important collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe and discover one of the most extraordinary architectural pieces of the 20th century built inside out. Note! This tour DOES NOT include an entrance ticket. Buy it at www.centrepompidou.fr The Centre Pompidou is a unique place that brings together different forms of art expression, different artists, and cultures. It is a place where everyone can find something beautiful or meaningful for them in their own special way. It is a place of multiple art movements and styles where you can see the many ways art's developed throughout the years. Marvel at outstanding works by artists like Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo. Explore Cubism, Fauvism, Letterism, and Futurism. Enjoy an exceptional view of the emblematic monuments of Paris from the museum's terraces. And perhaps get inspired for your own art piece. The Centre Pompidou is, without a doubt, not only a must-visit sight of Paris but also a unique experience for all art lovers.