Le Marais: The Mansions That Went to Work
90 min · 2.6 km · easy
Roamer has 3 self-guided history walking tours in Paris. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 90 to 90 minutes and 2.1 to 2.7 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
History walking tours in Paris
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain: Remade by Every Regime | 90 min | 2.7 km | 12 |
| Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité: An Island Rebuilt Three Times | 90 min | 2.1 km | 12 |
| Le Marais: The Mansions That Went to Work | 90 min | 2.6 km | 11 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Rue des Rosiers: The Heart of the Pletzl
- Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain: Remade by Every Regime: From a twelfth-century church across the Seine from Notre-Dame, past Roman baths and the Sorbonne up to the Panthéon, through the Luxembourg Garden past the Medici Fountain and the Senate's palace, and down past Saint-Sulpice to the abbey tower of Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
- Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité: An Island Rebuilt Three Times: From the Pont Neuf and Place Dauphine past the Conciergerie, the Sainte-Chapelle and the flower market to Notre-Dame's front and side, then over the footbridge to the town houses and church of Île Saint-Louis.
- Le Marais: The Mansions That Went to Work: From the Hôtel de Ville past Saint-Gervais, two timber houses, the Hôtel de Sens and Philippe Auguste's wall to the Hôtel de Sully, the Place des Vosges, the Carnavalet, Guimard's synagogue and Rue des Rosiers.
How much do these tours cost?
Every history tour in Paris is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best history walking tours in Paris?
- Roamer has 3 self-guided history walking tours in Paris: Latin Quarter and Saint-Germain: Remade by Every Regime, Notre-Dame and Île de la Cité: An Island Rebuilt Three Times and Le Marais: The Mansions That Went to Work. Each is free to start.
- How much does a history walking tour in Paris cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Paris history tours?
- About 90 to 90 minutes, covering 2.1 to 2.7 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Le Marais: The Mansions That Went to Work
90 min · 2.6 km · easy
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