Explore Napoleon’s Paris Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 7 more

Step into the world of Napoleon through the streets of imperial Paris.

Walk at your own pace as immersive audio brings to life the places where power shifted, battles were planned, and history was written.

From the École Militaire to the Arc de Triomphe, uncover the secrets, triumphs, and betrayals that shaped an empire. Feel Paris as Napoleon saw it bold, strategic, unforgettable.

No crowds, no rush, just you, the city, and the echoes of a legend. Download now and begin your journey through Napoleonic Paris!

What's Included

Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
Access to the Explore Napoleon’s Paris: Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
Audio Guide
30+ narration points of popular locations in Paris
Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
Napoleon’s Tomb (Optional)
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Optional)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour will begin at the wrought‑iron main gate of the École Militaire (Avenue de la Motte‑Picquet entrance, directly opposite the “École Militaire” Métro exit on Line 8).

End point
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

The Tour ends at Notre Dame which is the Last Stop

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Ecole Militaire

    Explore École Militaire, where a young Napoleon honed his genius & destiny. See where a cadet became an emperor.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Napoleon's Tomb

    Witness Napoleon's enduring power at Les Invalides. Explore his gilded tomb and the Musée de l'Armée, where his iconic hat & swords await.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Witness contrasting visions of Europe! Discover how Napoleon's audacious will reshaped a continent compared to later peacemakers.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore Palais Bourbon & Pont de la Concorde! See how Napoleon transformed royal power into empire's might & forged order from revolution's chaos.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Place de la Concorde

    See the Luxor Obelisk, echoing Napoleon's Egyptian ambition amidst revolutionary history.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Experience the calm before Napoleon's storm on Rue Royale. Witness how he used 'peace' to plan conquests.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Saint Mary Magdalene Church

    Explore La Madeleine: Napoleon's grand "Temple to Glory"! See how an emperor repurposed a church to sanctify military might, crafting a vision of power in stone.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Colonne Vendome

    See Colonne Vendôme: 1,200 melted cannons forged into triumph! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz victory and enduring legacy cast in bronze.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Walk Rue de Castiglione! Uncover Napoleon's early genius at the battle that defined his destiny.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    Witness Napoleon's pivotal "whiff of grapeshot" at Saint-Roch! See where a young officer's cold precision crushed a rebellion & launched his path to empire.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Rue Saint Honore

    Discover Napoleon's "Spanish Ulcer" as you walk. The brutal Peninsular War where guerrilla resistance humbled an emperor.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Rue De Rivoli

    Explore Rue de Rivoli! See how Napoleon's genius, honed at the decisive Battle of Rivoli, reshaped Paris into an imperial capital.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Jardin des Tuileries

    Wander through Tuileries Garden, Napoleon's green heart. Walk where he plotted empires & embodied his fusion of war and peace, even as his palace vanished. Feel his lingering ambition!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

    Discover Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz triumphs etched in stone & his imperial vision for Paris.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 15
    Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois

    Uncover Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois! See how Napoleon, ever strategic, managed the church's royal past to secure his empire. Witness his subtle command over memory, not just battles!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 16
    Pont des Arts

    Cross Pont des Arts! Discover Napoleon's vision for Paris in this elegant metal bridge—a symbol linking knowledge, power, & unity.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 17

    At Institut de France, feel how this military genius was elected a scholar, carving his rise not by blood but by brilliance.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 18
    Notre-Dame

    Stand at Notre-Dame—relive history’s greatest power move! Feel the audacity as Napoleon broke tradition and crowned himself emperor right here. This is where power was redefined forever.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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