Discover Montparnasse, the heart of Parisian artistic and intellectual life with an audio-guide tour on your smartphone.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Valid 365 days
- Instant confirmation
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Explore Montparnasse at your own pace with an audio-guide on your smartphone
- Walk by preserved artists' studios and famous cafés
- Learn more about the famous residents of the area
Full description
Begin the audio-guided tour at Montparnasse Tower. Explore the Montparnasse district which was the heart of Parisian artistic and intellectual life during the interwar years of the 20th century.
Learn about Montparnasse's famous residents such as Simone de Beauvoir, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. Discover the origins of avant-garde art styles including Cubism, Dadaism, and existentialism.
Learn about the abundant artistic and intellectual culture that is still present today within the area. See legendary cafés including the Select, the Coupole, and the Dôme which have welcomed authors and writers from all over the world.
The audio guide provides clear audio directions and a map indicates directions to follow in real-time. If you wish to stop at one of the trendy cafes for a drink or a bite to eat, simply pause the app and resume the tour when you are ready. The audio tour finishes at Luxembourg Gardens, in the heart of Montparnasse.
Includes
- 1.5 hour audio-guided walking tour of Montparnasse
- Transportation
- Personal expenses
COVID-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Nearest metro station: Montparnasse – Bienvenüe (lines 4, 6, 12 & 13)
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What to bring
- Headphones
- Charged Smartphone
- Internet access
