Delve into the thrilling Parisian world above the secretive Catacombs. This in-app audio tour is a must for adventure enthusiasts who yearn to trace the enigmatic steps of the masterful gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, inspired by the acclaimed Netflix series. Starting at Bd de Port-Royal, this journey whisks you through the historic 14th arrondissement, where the stories of Paris' underbelly rise to the bustling streets above.
The route zigzags from the atmospheric cafes across from the Port-Royal station, passes enthralling landmarks like the Cochin hospital, sweeps under the shadow of the Massa mansion, and crosses the paths of secret gardens and hidden convents. It leads to a conclusion tracing the veiled corners of the Catacombs' entrance without venturing underground. You'll begin opposite cafes that promise a gentle start and finish at the stoic stones of Cochin hospital, enveloping you in a tale of two worlds – above and below.
On your walk, engage with Paris' layered past as you stand above Lupin's secret staircase, glimpse the Literary Society housed in a mansion of revelries, and encounter the last farm in the cityscape. Explore avenues of history and heroism, and immerse in tales of resistance and revolution, all narrated through the charming and intriguing lens of a beloved fictional thief.