Uncover the darker side of Paris with this self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. Following stories of mystery, legends and historical events, you'll visit some of the city's most famous landmarks while learning about the characters and tales linked to them.
Your journey begins at Notre-Dame Cathedral, where you'll hear the legend of a spectral ironmaker said to haunt its fortified walls. From there, you'll continue across Île de la Cité to the Conciergerie, tracing Paris's origins as a Roman settlement on the banks of the Seine.
At the Conciergerie, you'll delve into the events of the French Revolution and the story of Queen Marie Antoinette. As the route continues, you'll encounter the Louvre's mummy, the alchemist Nicolas Flamel, the mysterious Little Red Man of the Jardin des Tuileries, and other figures from Parisian folklore. The tour concludes at Place de la Concorde, a square that stands as a symbol of unity today, but was once the site of the city's guillotine.
Audio-guided tour
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