Paris: Notre-Dame Cathedral Tour with Audio Guide
Description
Embark on a self-guided tour of the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral, both inside and out, with the aid of an audio guide. The TouringBee audio guide app provides a convenient GPS map of the route, illustrations and audio recordings of the cathedral's most intriguing sites. Download the Notre Dame tour to your smartphone and explore the landmark at your own pace, without the need for an internet connection. During your exploration, you will discover:
- The history of Notre Dame's construction and the origins of the Gothic style
- The reasons behind the proposed demolition of the cathedral and who rekindled public affection for it
- Why coronations cannot take place in Notre Dame
- The meaning behind the phrase "Paris is worth a mass"
You will also have the opportunity to view rare pieces of medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, including stained glass, frescoes, statues and wood carvings.
This tour, curated by a professional historian, offers reliable stories and fascinating legends. However, it is not an academic tour and does not include tedious lists of dates and specific terms.
The app also includes tips to help you prepare for your visit to the cathedral. The tour begins with an exterior exploration of the cathedral and concludes inside. Afterwards, you are free to continue exploring Notre Dame at your leisure, taking in its beauty.
- The history of Notre Dame's construction and the origins of the Gothic style
- The reasons behind the proposed demolition of the cathedral and who rekindled public affection for it
- Why coronations cannot take place in Notre Dame
- The meaning behind the phrase "Paris is worth a mass"
You will also have the opportunity to view rare pieces of medieval art from the 13th and 14th centuries, including stained glass, frescoes, statues and wood carvings.
This tour, curated by a professional historian, offers reliable stories and fascinating legends. However, it is not an academic tour and does not include tedious lists of dates and specific terms.
The app also includes tips to help you prepare for your visit to the cathedral. The tour begins with an exterior exploration of the cathedral and concludes inside. Afterwards, you are free to continue exploring Notre Dame at your leisure, taking in its beauty.
Included
- Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
- Offline map featuring routes for effortless GPS navigation
- 31 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian
- Illustrations to recognize landmarks
- 1 year access to the tour in your preferred language
Excluded
- Human Guide
- Smartphone and Headphones
- Entry Tickets
- Food and Beverages
- Transportation
Know before you go
- - The tour begins at Place Jean-Paul II, near the Archaeological Crypt of Ile de la Cité.
- This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point.
- Launch the TouringBee app, start the Notre-Dame de Paris Tour and follow the designated route. - Make sure your smartphone is fully charged before the walk, or bring a power bank with you. - Opt for comfortable shoes and ensure you're protected from the sun. Do not take heavy bags with you.
- This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point.
- Launch the TouringBee app, start the Notre-Dame de Paris Tour and follow the designated route. - Make sure your smartphone is fully charged before the walk, or bring a power bank with you. - Opt for comfortable shoes and ensure you're protected from the sun. Do not take heavy bags with you.