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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover the mesmerising district of Bastille in Paris, renowned for its architecture, secret treasures and beautiful photo stops!
On this immersive audio tour narrated by a local historian, you will walk through the intriguing street of Rue Fbg. Saint Antoine, explore Passage du Chantier and finish in front of the magnificent Square Trousseau.
Wander through the 12th arrondissement and unveil its history, artisanal roots, its role in the 1789 Revolution, and the architectural jewels that define this neighbourhood. Here, you'll learn how this neighbourhood inspired the French Revolution as you get a deeper insight into its architectural style.
Venture off the tourist trail, and discover a mix of crazy stories, famous residents, hidden streets, and great food, as you get a more intimate and local feel for the area.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device
Departure Point
Pl. de la Bastille, Paris, France
The tour starts on Place de la Bastille, near the Opera.
Place de la Bastille, Paris, France Learn about the place that it all started for the historic revolution of France. 5 minutes
Rue du Faubourg Saint-Antoine, Paris, France Explore the artisanal roots of this neighbourhood and how it inspired the French Revolution. 5 minutes
Passage du Chantier, Paris, France Old style architecture - peer deeper into the architectural style of Faubourg Saint-Antoine as Juan explains their relevance. 5 minutes
Fontaine de Charonne, Paris, France Notice how the beautiful antiquity is preserved in the iconic Fountaine de Charonne, as it blends with present time. 5 minutes
Square Trousseau, Paris, France We take a leisurely pause at this green oasis of unique beauty, as Juan acquaints you with the square's history. 5 minutes
Bastille Market, Paris, France Market d'Aligre/Beauvau -
Experience the brocantes, indulge in the local cuisine, and explore Juan's favorite spot to experience the atmosphere. 10 minutes
Coulée verte René-Dumont, 1 Coulée Verte René-Dumont, 75012 Paris, Frankrijk We part ways at this beautiful spot as we recount its past its poetic present. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Marissa_S
24 Jun 2022
We never received an email with the links to download the tour so we could not participate. Only after emailing the tour provider were they sent and by then it was too late.
Tunde_C
31 May 2022
Adding context to Bastille, the history, and was great that we could stop whenever wanted to explore more.
tower345
16 Oct 2020
Great walking experience of Place de la Bastille! Loved the market as well and the local recommendations. Highly recommend it!
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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