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Paris self-guided walking tour

Heart of Paris: From Notre-Dame to the Charm of the Islands

Explore the beating heart of Paris through the Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis, where medieval history meets 17th-century elegance. This stroll takes you from the sacred stones of Notre-Dame to the secret mansions of Quai d'Anjou, revealing tales of scandalous queens and cursed poets. Discover how every bridge and alleyway tells a unique story of Parisian identity and resilience.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
88minutes
1.9 kmdistance
13stops
Audio guideFormat
Heart of Paris: From Notre-Dame to the Charm of the Islands
Fabienkhan / CC BY-SA 2.5

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Paris without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Paris walking tour

Map for Paris walking tour with 13 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Point zéro des Routes de France, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame, Square Jean XXIII, and 9 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Point zéro des Routes de France in Paris
    Serge Melki / CC BY 2.0

    1Point zéro des Routes de FranceAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  2. Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris in Paris
    Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Cathédrale Notre-Dame de ParisChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1163 · Architect: Pierre de Chelles, Pierre de Montreuil … · Style: classic gothic … · Height: 90 m · Wikidata

  3. rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame in Paris
    Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    3rue du Cloître-Notre-DameBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1846 · Wikidata

  4. Square Jean XXIII in Paris
    Chris Waits / CC BY 2.0

    4Square Jean XXIIIPark

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1844 · Named after: John XXIII · Wikidata

  5. Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation in Paris
    Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0

    5Mémorial des Martyrs de la DéportationMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1962 · Architect: Georges-Henri Pingusson · Style: brutalist architecture · Wikidata

  6. Pont Saint-Louis in Paris
    ignis / CC BY-SA 3.0

    6Pont Saint-LouisBridge

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Louis IX of France · Wikidata

  7. Pont Louis-Philippe in Paris
    Moonik / CC BY-SA 3.0

    7Pont Louis-PhilippeBridge

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1862 · Named after: Louis-Philippe I · Wikidata

  8. Pont Marie in Paris
    Chabe01 / CC BY-SA 4.0

    8Pont MarieMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Pont Marie · Wikidata

  9. Square Albert-Schweitzer in Paris
    Guilhem Vellut from Paris, France / CC BY 2.0

    9Square Albert-SchweitzerPark

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1968 · Named after: Albert Schweitzer, arts · Wikidata

  10. Hôtel de Sens in Paris
    Camlamb / CC BY-SA 4.0

    10Hôtel de SensCastle

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1957 · Style: Gothic architecture · Wikidata

  11. Hôtel de Lauzun in Paris
    Emlenthi / CC BY-SA 3.0

    11Hôtel de LauzunAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1658 · Architect: Charles Chamois · Style: baroque architecture · Wikidata

  12. quai d'Anjou in Paris
    Tom Hilton / CC BY 2.0

    12quai d'AnjouBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1614 · Named after: Capetian House of Anjou, Anjou · Wikidata

  13. Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île in Paris
    Fabienkhan / CC BY-SA 2.5

    13Église Saint-Louis-en-l'ÎleChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1762 · Architect: François Le Vau · Style: baroque architecture · Named after: Louis IX of France · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Paris — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Point zéro des Routes de France, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame, Square Jean XXIII, Mémorial des Martyrs de la Déportation, Pont Saint-Louis and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Point zéro des Routes de France and ends at Église Saint-Louis-en-l'Île. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 88 minutes for 13 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 7 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.