Marais Through the Centuries: Paris Self-Guided Walking Tour

Find out how this medieval district fell and then flourished into a cultural hub on this self-guided audio tour. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Paris’ Marais district.

Paris’ Marais district was once a serene landscape of wetlands and, later, lush orchards and vineyards. It saw the rise and fall of kingdoms and its people’s resilience before emerging as a cultural nucleus. On this walking tour by writer Lily Heise, you‘ll travel through Marais‘ narrow streets and elegant squares and discover how the district has been reinvented numerous times over the centuries. You‘ll learn how layers of stories have laid the foundation for the magnetic spirit that now permeates through this neighbourhood, filled with historic buildings, museums, shops and art galleries.

You‘ll go home with a better understanding of how the Marais refused to succumb to time‘s relentless march. Immerse yourself in tales of triumph, tragedy, and the timeless allure of the Marais.

Begin your journey at this historic square, setting the stage for the Marais’ rich cultural tapestry.

Pass by this 700-year-old Gothic-style church, marveling at its historic architecture.

Walk through this historical area filled with shops and galleries, learning about its transformation over the centuries.

Stroll along this street lined with contemporary art galleries, reinforcing the Marais’ artistic identity.

Gaze upon this Gothic masterpiece, once a medieval palace and now a testament to the Marais’ historic grandeur.

Pass by this beautiful and prestigious residence, originally a simple country home.

Wander down this trendy street, lined with boutiques and historic mansions.

See the largest private mansion in the Marais, an embodiment of elegance and an aristocratic past.

Visit the elegant square transformed by King Henri IV, the very first planned public square in Europe.

Discover one of the first Renaissance-era mansions built in the Marais, now a museum dedicated to the history of Paris.

Explore this castle complex, learning about its historical significance and transformation over time.

End your tour at this peaceful square, reflecting on the resilience and enduring allure of the Marais.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones (please bring your own)
• Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route

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