Arc De Triomphe: The Ultimate Self-Guided Audio Tour (Paris) – Paris, France

EXPERIENCE:

Step back in time and immerse yourself with our captivating Arc De Triomphe self-guided audio tour. Unravel the origins behind this iconic monument and delve into the fascinating history of its complicated construction. Discover the importance of the Arc in modern-day France, and be guided through its amazing statues, battle reliefs, and inscriptions. Whether a history enthusiast or a lover of architecture, this audio tour promises an unforgettable experience at the majestic Arc de Triomphe.

Our tours are downloaded straight to your phone on your preferred podcast app (these are available for free). They can be shared across 10 devices, so one purchase is enough for your whole family. Listeners can enjoy the tour with their own headphones and can listen at their own pace and play speed. Listeners can listen to the history chapters before their arrival if they wish, and can re-listen after visiting the Arc as well. This tour is divided into chapters, allowing you to listen to the content that interests you most, and skip sections you’re less interested in. This tour is only available in English.

The contents of this tour can be found below:

Chapter 1 – Napoleon’s Vision (History)
Length: 15 minutes
How was the design agreed upon? Why do people think the arch could have been an elephant? Why was the Arc de Triomphe even created? These questions, and more, are explored in Chapter 1

Chapter 2 – A Complicated Construction (History)
Length: 12 minutes
Why did the Arc De Triomphe take 30 years to build? Why did so many Kings change the plans of the arch? How did (multiple!) revolutions impact the arch’s construction?

Chapter 3 – The Modern Heart of Paris (History)
Length: 14 minutes
Was the arch really the sight of an assassination attempt? How did the meaning of the monument change after World War One? Did someone fly a plane through it?

Chapter 4 – The Statues of the Arc de Triomphe (Eastern Side)
Length: 12 minutes

Chapter 5 – The Battle Reliefs of the Arc de Triomphe (Eastern and Southern Sides)
Length: 12 minutes

Chapter 6 – The Statues of the Arc de Triomphe (Western Side)
Length: 7 minutes

Chapter 7 – The Battle Reliefs of the Arc de Triomphe (Western and Northern Sides)
Length: 8 minutes

Chapter 8 – Heroes inscribed upon the interior archways (Northern Pillars)
Length: 13 minutes

Chapter 9 – The Tomb of the Unknown Solider
Length: 6 minutes

Chapter 10 – Heroes inscribed upon the interior archways (Southern Pillars)
Length: 6 minutes

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

1 Hour and 44 Minute Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Arc De Triomphe
Exploration of the arch’s amazing history and significance
Detailed explanation of Arc De Triomphe’s artworks and statues
Only one tour needed for the whole family. Listen on your own device!

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