Explore Napoleon’s Paris Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

Paris, France
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Duration2h - 4h
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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into the world of Napoleon through the streets of imperial Paris.

Walk at your own pace as immersive audio brings to life the places where power shifted, battles were planned, and history was written.

From the École Militaire to the Arc de Triomphe, uncover the secrets, triumphs, and betrayals that shaped an empire. Feel Paris as Napoleon saw it bold, strategic, unforgettable.

No crowds, no rush, just you, the city, and the echoes of a legend. Download now and begin your journey through Napoleonic Paris!

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Explore Napoleon’s Paris Self Guided Walking Tour with an APP

What's included

  • Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Access to the Explore Napoleon’s Paris: Self-Guided Walking Tour on our App
  • Audio Guide
  • 30+ narration points of popular locations in Paris
  • Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
  • Napoleon’s Tomb (Optional)
  • Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel (Optional)

What to expect

  1. Ecole Militaire
    20m · Admission ticket included
    Explore École Militaire, where a young Napoleon honed his genius & destiny. See where a cadet became an emperor.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Witness Napoleon's enduring power at Les Invalides. Explore his gilded tomb and the Musée de l'Armée, where his iconic hat & swords await.
  3. 5m
    Witness contrasting visions of Europe! Discover how Napoleon's audacious will reshaped a continent compared to later peacemakers.
  4. 10m
    Explore Palais Bourbon & Pont de la Concorde! See how Napoleon transformed royal power into empire's might & forged order from revolution's chaos.
  5. Place de la Concorde
    5m
    See the Luxor Obelisk, echoing Napoleon's Egyptian ambition amidst revolutionary history.
  6. 5m
    Experience the calm before Napoleon's storm on Rue Royale. Witness how he used 'peace' to plan conquests.
  7. Saint Mary Magdalene Church
    10m
    Explore La Madeleine: Napoleon's grand "Temple to Glory"! See how an emperor repurposed a church to sanctify military might, crafting a vision of power in stone.
  8. Colonne Vendome
    10m
    See Colonne Vendôme: 1,200 melted cannons forged into triumph! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz victory and enduring legacy cast in bronze.
  9. Rue de Castiglione
    5m
    Walk Rue de Castiglione! Uncover Napoleon's early genius at the battle that defined his destiny.
  10. 10m · Admission ticket included
    Witness Napoleon's pivotal "whiff of grapeshot" at Saint-Roch! See where a young officer's cold precision crushed a rebellion & launched his path to empire.
  11. Rue Saint Honore
    5m
    Discover Napoleon's "Spanish Ulcer" as you walk. The brutal Peninsular War where guerrilla resistance humbled an emperor.
  12. Rue De Rivoli
    5m
    Explore Rue de Rivoli! See how Napoleon's genius, honed at the decisive Battle of Rivoli, reshaped Paris into an imperial capital.
  13. Jardin des Tuileries
    10m
    Wander through Tuileries Garden, Napoleon's green heart. Walk where he plotted empires & embodied his fusion of war and peace, even as his palace vanished. Feel his lingering ambition!
  14. Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    Discover Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel! Witness Napoleon's Austerlitz triumphs etched in stone & his imperial vision for Paris.
  15. Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
    10m
    Uncover Saint-Germain-l'Auxerrois! See how Napoleon, ever strategic, managed the church's royal past to secure his empire. Witness his subtle command over memory, not just battles!
  16. Pont des Arts
    10m
    Cross Pont des Arts! Discover Napoleon's vision for Paris in this elegant metal bridge—a symbol linking knowledge, power, & unity.
  17. 10m
    At Institut de France, feel how this military genius was elected a scholar, carving his rise not by blood but by brilliance.
  18. Notre-Dame
    20m
    Stand at Notre-Dame—relive history’s greatest power move! Feel the audacity as Napoleon broke tradition and crowned himself emperor right here. This is where power was redefined forever.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour will begin at the wrought‑iron main gate of the École Militaire (Avenue de la Motte‑Picquet entrance, directly opposite the “École Militaire” Métro exit on Line 8).

End point

The Tour ends at Notre Dame which is the Last Stop

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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