Saint Germain des Prés: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Explore Paris's Saint-Germain-des-Prés at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • See where revolutionaries, philosophers and authors hang out while tucking into the 6th best macarons in France • Hear from producer Annie Sargent, a tour guide and producer of the Join Us in France Travel Podcast whose passion for France’s history inspired him to craft this bestselling VoiceMap tour • Do it all in an hour or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Your experience
Stop 1
This self-guided audio tour takes place in Saint Germain des Prés.
Stop 2
The tour passes the Denis Diderot Statue where you'll learn a bit about it.
Stop 3
The tour goes around the church of Saint Germain where you'll learn more about its history.
Stop 4
The tour briefly stops outside the Da Rosa restaurant where you can pause the tour if you wish for a quick bite to eat.
Stop 5
The tour passes the oldest Masonic Lodge in Paris, Maison Sauvage.
Stop 6
The tour passes the restaurant Le Procope where, if you wish, you can pause the tour for a treat.
Stop 7
The tour briefly stops outside Cour du Commerce Saint André.
Stop 8
The tour makes a quick stop outside the San Francisco Book shop.
Stop 9
The tour passes the Museum of Historical Medicine.
Stop 10
The tour passes the Institut du monde anglophone.
Stop 11
The tour passes around the Saint Sulpice Church.
Stop 12
The tour passes by the Café de Flore. If you wish, you can stop the tour for a quick break in the cafe.
What’s included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside Mabillon Métro. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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