The French Revolution: Self Guided Audio Tour of Paris
The French Revolution had a ripple effect throughout history, and it all kicked off right here in Paris. On this walking tour through the Marais neighbourhood with Context Travel expert Georgia Dearden, you‘ll see where history was made and how catastrophic weather and a series of meteorological events sparked socio-political tensions that ultimately led to the revolution.
Decode symbolism in Place du Chatelet and unravel key events like the Reign of Terror and the beheading of the royal family. Pass by Musée Carnavalet and explore the birth of the National Assembly. Learn how climatic events, social injustice, and political upheaval converged to reshape history.
Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
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The French Revolution: Self Guided Audio Tour of Paris
What's included in The French Revolution: Self Guided Audio Tour of Paris
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Place de la BastillePass-by Only
Start your journey at Place de la Bastille, where the infamous political prison of the same name was stormed during the French Revolution, setting off a chain of events that transformed France.
Place des VosgesPass-by Only
Stroll through Place des Vosges, a charming square that witnessed significant socio-political upheavals, and learn about the radical transformations that unfolded from monarchy to republic within a few swift years.
Pass by the Cour et Jardin de l'Hôtel de Sully, an architectural gem that echoes the medieval past, as you explore the socio-political landscape that shaped the revolution.
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour begins at Place de la Bastille. Travelers can take subway lines 1, 5 or 8 to the Bastille station or bus lines 72, 76, 86, 87 and 91 to reach Place de la Bastille.
End Points
- The tour ends at the Palace of Justice.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
