Paris: Montparnasse, Capital of Arts Audio-Guided Tour

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Paris: Montparnasse, Capital of Arts Audio-Guided Tour

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Discover Montparnasse, the heart of Parisian artistic and intellectual life with an audio-guide tour on your smartphone.

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Highlights

Explore Montparnasse at your own pace with an audio-guide on your smartphone
Walk by preserved artists' studios and famous cafés
Learn more about the famous residents of the area

Description

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 finishes at Luxembourg Gardens, in the heart of Montparnasse.