Montparnasse

Montparnasse: Our most recommended tours and activities

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  1. Paris: Montparnasse Smartphone Audio-Guided Tour

  Begin the audio-guided tour at Montparnasse Tower. Explore the Montparnasse district which was the heart of Parisian artistic and intellectual life during the interwar years of the 20th century. Learn about Montparnasse's famous residents such as Simone de Beauvoir, Ernest Hemingway, and Pablo Picasso. Discover the origins of avant-garde art styles including Cubism, Dadaism, and existentialism. Learn about the abundant artistic and intellectual culture that is still present today within the area. See legendary cafés including the Select, the Coupole, and the Dôme which have welcomed authors and writers from all over the world. The audio guide provides clear audio directions and a map indicates directions to follow in real-time. If you wish to stop at one of the trendy cafes for a drink or a bite to eat, simply pause the app and resume the tour when you are ready. The audio tour finish...

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  2. Best of Artists in Paris: 3 Audio-Guided Walking Tours

  Explore Paris in an authentic and fun way by discovering the city’s historical sites, rich artistic history, and vibrant street art with 3 distinct tours. Follow your professional guide’s commentaries as you stroll through the streets and squares. The audio commentaries trigger automatically based on your location. Montmartre, Secret Side (1.5 hours) A bohemian spirit still floats over this old Parisian village. From small hidden passages to century-old vineyards, legendary mills to the world famous Sacré-Coeur Basilica, immerse yourself in the enchanting history of Montmartre and discover its many secrets. Montparnasse, Capital of the Arts (1.5 hours) Go back in time to the heart of the Parisian artistic and intellectual scene after the first world war and learn stories about famous artists like Pablo Picasso, Tsuguharu Foujita, Amedeo Modigliani, and...

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  3. Paris: 1.5-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Montparnasse

  Discover Montparnasse, a lesser-known Parisian neighborhood brimming with history and culture. Explore the area with a professional guide on this 1.5-hour guided walking tour. Start your walking adventure at Boulevard du Montparnasse, where the cream of the Cafe Society wined and dined at legendary eateries. Next, walk down the romantic Rue Delambre. Learn about the life of Josephine Baker, the beloved entertainer who helped the French Resistance. Visit historical sites like The Sphinx: a brothel requisitioned by the Nazis during the Second World War, and the Monocle: a famous women-only cabaret. Continue to Montparnasse Cemetery and pay tribute to famous figures like Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre. Finally, enter Rue de la Gaite, the "Little Theater District," of Paris and finish your tour at the impressive Montparnasse Tower.