Latin Quarter – Roman Ruins & Gothic Churches

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 3 km
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Duration 1h 30m
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After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
No internet is required
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Hosted by Ellen
$10.87
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  • You'll receive a self-guided audio tour right after booking
  • Roam the Luxembourg Gardens, the most beautiful city park in Paris
  • Discover the Roman history of Paris and visit the remaining vestiges
  • Visit the city's oldest church, with beautiful decors covering every surface
  • See Foucault's pendulum in action
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.

What's included

  • Recommendations from a local on where to continue your trip
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone on the WeGoTrip app
  • Earphones — you should bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions
  • Earphones and smartphone are not included – bring your own
  • In-person tour guide

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Church St Germain des Prés
4 Place Saint-Germain des Prés
Roman Arena
49 Rue Monge
Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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Meet the host, Ellen
On WeGoTrip since 2019
I am a friendly Franco-American tour guide with a passion for the history, art & architecture of Paris. As Victor Hugo wrote, "a breath of Paris preserves the soul". I share my passion with visitors from around the world through my guided...

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