Kid-Friendly Marais: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Join a local for a walk in one of the oldest and most surprising parts of Paris.

Starting at l'Hotel de Ville, follow at your own pace through some of the Marais’ most prestigious landmarks. You will learn why the famous Knight Templars played an important part in Paris' history, walk alongside 17th-century mansions, and hear about the tragic stories of the famous residents of this area. And as a walk in Paris would not be complete without patisseries, you will find recommended delicious treats along the way.

This tour is family-friendly. It has historical commentaries for adults and older children, food suggestions early in the walk and parks/playgrounds should you need to stop along the way.

The tour is ready whenever you are. It plays audio automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone’s GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app for Android and iOS which also works offline.

A bientôt in the Marais!

What's Included

VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville

Starts on Hôtel de ville Square ( métro ligne 1 or 11), Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

End point

The tour ends at the entrance to a secret garden that's close to many cafes serving delicious food and near to the metro.

Itinerary

Duration: 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes (approximately)
  • Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville (Pass by)

    The tour begins on the square of l'hôtel de Ville where you'll hear about the history of the square and what it used to be called.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour takes you to the entrance of Berko where you'll hear about two other nearby bakeries where you can buy delicious treats.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops near Huré where you're given directions to its front door so that you can buy delicious treats if you wish to

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops near Huré where you're given directions to its front door so that you can buy delicious treats if you wish to

    Admission ticket free
  • Musee des Archives Nationales (Pass by)

    The tour stops in front of the National Archives where you're invited to peek inside or wait outside to hear more about it's history.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour stops briefly outside the Crédit Municipal de Paris where you learn some of its history.

    Admission ticket free
  • Musee Picasso-Paris (Pass by)

    The tour stops outside the Picasso Museum. If you have the time you can pause the tour and go inside but be warned it doesn't include the Demoiselle d'Avignon painting.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The tour passes Meert. If you choose to you can stop the tour and buy a Flemish waffle before continuing the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • Place des Vosges (Pass by)

    The tour takes you through the Place des Vosges where you will learn about its history and have the opportunity to walk through the square.

    Admission ticket free
  • La Rue des Rosiers (Pass by)

    The tour ends on Rue des Rosiers where you'll learn a bit about its history and hear about some of the lovely cafes that populate the street.

    Admission ticket free
  • Jardin des Rosiers - Joseph-Migneret (Pass by)

    The tour ends outside this little hidden and (sometimes) secret garden and invites you to relax a little while before continuing your journey in Paris.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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