Let one of the most famous fans of French history be your guide. After publishing Métronome, he returns for a larger-than-life audio-guided walking tour.
Discover places that even Parisians didn’t know about. Are you ready for an immersive, totally original visit? Then follow your storyteller! You’ll discover the majestic facades of the Palais de justice. A former Roman palace, the French police, and justice system now call the grounds home.[readmore]
With your audio guide in hand, you’ll set off for a one-and-a-half hour walk during which Lorànt Deutsch reveals the secrets and legends of the Ile de la Cité. As you look through the gates, you’ll also relive the famous Queen Marie-Antoinette’s tragic end. Keep your eyes open! A historic treasure is hidden close by... You can also stroll along Pont Neuf, where you’ll learn more about the story of a merchant who did very well for himself...
The other side of the island will also reveal its secrets, as we head towards the seat of the French judicial police and discover why the French are so attached to it. You’ll also discover another building that was marked by French history. Look up at the clocktower, it still bears scars from World War II. So follow Lorànt Deutsch for a walking tour filled with surprising anecdotes, and discover all the secrets of the Ile de la Cité!
The audio-pen will let you visit the neighborhood around the Ile de la Cité at your own pace. You’ll be captivated by Lorant Deutsch's engaging commentary, which will immerse you in the the eventful history of Paris. The many anecdotes recounted by this devotee of the French capital will transport you through centuries of history.
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