Paris Napoleon's Heritage Guided Walking Tour

Paris, France
Duration2h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Discover the impact of Napoleon on Paris with a guided walking tour. Explore the city's streets and learn about the Emperor's vision for the city, which he transformed with new roads, bridges, monuments, hospitals, and fountains.

-Discover the impact of Napoleon's reign on Paris on a guided walking tour
-Learn about Napoleon's vision for Paris as a new Rome and a European center
-See the city's first metal bridge, the Pont des Arts, and other architectural gems
-Explore the city's streets and learn about Napoleon's History
-See legendary places such as the Place Vendome, the Louvre (outside) etc.

What's included

  • Live-tour guide
  • Gratuities

What to expect

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    Meet your guide at the Palais Brongniart and set off on a 2-hour walking tour. Learn about the reign of Napoleon I, which was brief but impactful for Paris.

    Hear about Napoleon's vision for Paris as a new Rome, a European center worthy of his grandeur. Discover how he developed new roads, bridges, hospitals etc., and how many streets still bear the names of his victories: Iéna, Wagram, or Friedland.

    Learn about Napoleon's modernization of Paris. Hear about the construction of the Saint-Martin, Ourcq, and Saint-Denis canals to supply the city with water; Learn how traffic circulation in the city also benefited from the construction of numerous bridges, such as the Pont des Arts.

    Discover how Napoleon sought to glorify Paris with monuments inspired by ancient Rome.

    While walking, discover also the History of Napoleon, from its victorious fight at the Saint-Roch Church to fight back a royalist coup to the Arc of Triumph, built to celebrate the victories of the french armies.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please wait in front of the entrance of the Palace

End point

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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