Occupation and Liberation, A Self Guided Audio Tour in Paris

Paris, FR

Included

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    Lifetime access to this tour in English
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    VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
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    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Excluded

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    Transportation
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    Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
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    smartphone and headphones
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    Food and drink

Meeting Point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

Meeting point

45 Bd Raspail, 75006 Paris , France

End point

End Point

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Public Elementary School Des Hospitalières-Saint-Gervais.

Meeting point

10 Rue des Hospitalières Saint-Gervais, 75004 Paris , France

End point

What to expect

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Quartier Latin

As you walk through the Latin Quarter, Samuél will shed light on the complex and difficult history behind the Nazi occupation and share tales of the city’s resilience as Parisians fought to reclaim their beloved city from German control.

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Hôtel Lutetia

Our walk starts in front of Hôtel Lutetia, a luxury hotel that was a hotspot for young expat artists including James Joyce, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, and Josephine Baker before it became the home of Nazi counter-intelligence forces.

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Place Juliette Greco

As you walk and pass by Place Juilette Greco, you'll hear about the key figures in the French Resistance, from Charles de Gaulle, Charles Leclerc and Julia Gréco, to Sylvia Beach and James Reese Europe

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Rue de Buci

You‘ll wind through the Left Bank to Rue de Buci, where a Nazi officer nicknamed Dr Jazz transformed the street into a hotbed of musical activity.

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Odeon, Theatre de L'Europe

Paris may be the City of Lights but its history is sometimes shrouded in darkness. On this walking tour with novelist and Context Travel Expert, Samuél Lopez-Barrantes, you‘ll embark on a 90-minute journey to explore the brutal collaboration between the French police and the Nazis who occupied Paris.

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Petit Pont

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The tour crosses over Petit Pont from the Left Bank to the Right Bank. As you walk, you'll hear about the occupation and resistance that tour place during WWII.

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Prefecture de Police

On this tour, you'll hear about the role of the French police during Paris' occupation as you take in the Prefecture de Police.

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Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation

This audio tour passes by the Memorial des Martyrs de la Deportation, where you'll learn about the Jews and other groups of people deported from France during WWII.

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Memorial De La Shoah

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll have a chance to visit the Shoah and Deportation memorials that honor the Jewish French victims and the 6 million who tragically perished during the Holocaust

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Right Bank (Rive Droite)

As you make your way to the Right Bank where the tour ends, you‘ll hear about Charles de Gaulle, Sylvia Beach, and various resistance groups. You‘ll learn how the city banded together to take their beloved Paris back from the Germans and why there are almost no plaques commemorating the death of a resistance fighter before the last week of the occupation.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours

What our experts say

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    Start early to avoid crowds.
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    Try local pastries at nearby Café de Flore.
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    Visit the Panthéon, just a short walk away.
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    Bring headphones for a better audio experience.
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    Check out the nearby bookshops for rare finds.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Occupation and Liberation, A Self Guided Audio Tour in Paris offers an immersive experience in the historic Latin Quarter of Paris. Led by novelist and Context Travel Expert, Samuél Lopez-Barrantes, this tour provides a unique perspective on the city during a significant period of its history.

What to expect?

Embark on a journey through the streets of Paris as you learn about the city's resistance efforts during a time of occupation and liberation. Discover how Parisians defended their city and turned narrow streets into strategic locations for the resistance. With complete control over your pace and schedule, you can delve into the rich history of the Latin Quarter at your own leisure.

Who is this for?

This self-guided audio tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Paris' past, and anyone looking for a unique and interactive way to explore the city. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, this tour offers a flexible and informative experience for all.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Occupation and Liberation as you follow in the footsteps of Parisian resistance fighters. With Samuél Lopez-Barrantes as your guide, you'll gain insight into the city's wartime history like never before. The flexibility of the tour allows you to tailor your experience to your preferences, making it a truly personalized and memorable journey through Paris' Latin Quarter.

Good to know

Before starting the tour, simply download the VoiceMap app and enter your unique code to access directions and audio playback. Enjoy the convenience of offline access and turn-by-turn directions as you navigate the streets of Paris. Please note that tickets to museums or attractions along the route are not included, so be sure to plan accordingly.

Reviews

Travelers who have experienced Occupation and Liberation rave about the engaging storytelling, historical insights, and flexibility of the self-guided tour. Many appreciate the convenience of the VoiceMap app and the knowledgeable guidance provided by Samuél Lopez-Barrantes. Overall, this tour promises a memorable and enlightening exploration of Paris' Latin Quarter.

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