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Flâneurs of Belleville: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Neighbourhood's Art
Flânerie (or city wandering) is a cherished rite of modern Parisian culture. But how does one wander à la française? On this self-guided audio tour, we focus on the in-betweens of Paris: we will walk the seam between the historically and culturally rich neighbourhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant, and explore lesser-known neighbourhood gems, history, and culture. At the same time, this tour will teach you the art of flânerie: how to wander a city and read it like a storybook, or play it like
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Overview
- ✓Flânerie (or city wandering) is a cherished rite of modern Parisian culture.
- ✓But how does one wander à la française?
- ✓Your tour guide, Jennifer Solheim, is a French and Francophone literature scholar.
Flânerie (or city wandering) is a cherished rite of modern Parisian culture. But how does one wander à la française? On this self-guided audio tour, we focus on the in-betweens of Paris: we will walk the seam between the historically and culturally rich neighbourhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant, and explore lesser-known neighbourhood gems, history, and culture. At the same time, this tour will teach you the art of flânerie: how to wander a city and read it like a storybook, or play it like a game, rather than simply choosing the straightest and quickest shot from one famous monument to the next. Your tour guide, Jennifer Solheim, is a French and Francophone literature scholar.
Flânerie (or city wandering) is a cherished rite of modern Parisian culture. But how does one wander à la française? On this self-guided audio tour, we focus on the in-betweens of Paris: we will walk the seam between the historically and culturally rich neighbourhoods of Belleville and Ménilmontant, and explore lesser-known neighbourhood gems, history, and culture. At the same time, this tour will teach you the art of flânerie: how to wander a city and read it like a storybook, or play it like a game, rather than simply choosing the straightest and quickest shot from one famous monument to the next. Your tour guide, Jennifer Solheim, is a French and Francophone literature scholar.
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What’s Included
- ✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- ✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
- ✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- ✗Smartphone and headphones
- ✗Transportation
- ✗Food and drink
What to Bring
- •Public transportation options are available nearby
- •Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting and Pickup
🚐Meet at start point
📍 Meeting point / start
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap 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.
🏁 End point
The tour ends in the Parc de Belleville.
Good to know
- Guide languages
- English
- Ages
- Adult 6–99
- Ticket
- VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
- Cancellation
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Itinerary
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The tour briefly stops outside a doll repair shop.
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The tour briefly stops outside La Bague de Kenza where you can buy some tasty treats.
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The tour takes you down parts of Rue Jean-Pierre Timbaud.
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The tour ends in the Parc de Belleville.
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