About this tour
Walk Napoleon's Paris on your own schedule with this audio-guided route spanning 90 minutes to two hours. Starting at the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in the Tuileries, you'll trace the emperor's imprint across the city—from the Vendôme Column forged from captured cannons to his final resting place at the Hôtel des Invalides. The app delivers offline maps and directions, letting you pause at the scarred façade of Saint-Roch or detour for madeleines whenever you fancy. History buffs get the full picture: military campaigns, architectural ambitions, and the political intrigue that shadowed his rule.
Highlights
- Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel and Tuileries Garden starting point
- Vendôme Column built from melted-down enemy artillery
- Rue de Rivoli's grand Napoleonic boulevard design
- Saint-Roch church with musket-ball damage from political violence
- Hôtel des Invalides and Napoleon's Tomb finale
- Madeleine pastries at Mado à Paris en route
- Assassination plots and factional scheming uncovered
What to expect
This is a self-paced walking tour you control entirely via app. Download maps and audio before you leave your accommodation—no internet needed once you start. The route guides you through central Paris neighbourhoods, mixing major monuments with quieter streets. Audio commentary triggers when you reach key locations, but you're free to linger, skip ahead, or explore side streets. Expect roughly two hours of actual walking spread over however long you choose. Terrain is mostly paved and flat; the whole journey is accessible by wheelchair or pram.
Good to know
Bring your own phone and headphones. Attractions like the Invalides tomb may charge entry fees not covered here. The app works offline after download. Most areas along the route have public transport nearby if you need a rest.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.