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Paris Walking Tour: 50 Free Video Stops

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How to take this Paris walking tour

Listen to the city overview, pick an attraction, press map to get there, play the attraction videos
This Paris walking tour starts in Paris, the capital of France, built along both banks of the River Seine. For centuries a centre of art, fashion and ideas, it is one of the most visited cities in the world. Plan your visit with the official Paris tourism site. The river divides the city into the Right Bank to the north and the Left Bank to the south, with the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame in the middle.

1. Paris walking tour: Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars · start here · 60–90 minutes
Map
The Eiffel Tower rose for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and still anchors Champ de Mars. Book summit or second-floor tickets ahead; the base and Seine angles are free to walk. Walk this order. Champ de Mars Approach → Tower Base Pillars → Summit Views → Seine Side Angle → Night Light Preview
Paris walking tour: Eiffel Tower
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Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars Approach
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Tower Base Pillars
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Summit Views
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Seine Side Angle
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Night Light Preview
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2. Louvre

From stop 1 · 25 minutes · 90–120 minutes
Map
The Louvre began as a royal palace and is now the world’s most visited museum. The glass Pyramid opens the Cour Napoleon; timed tickets cut the queue. Walk this order. Pyramid Courtyard → Denon Wing Entry → Grande Galerie → Mona Lisa Corridor → Cour Carree
Paris walking tour: Louvre
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Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Pyramid Courtyard
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Denon Wing Entry
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Grande Galerie
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Mona Lisa Corridor
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Cour Carree
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3. Notre Dame

From stop 2 · 15 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
Notre-Dame stands on the Île de la Cité. After the 2019 fire the restored cathedral welcomes visitors again; expect security lines on the parvis. Walk this order. Notre Dame Parvis West Facade → Nave and Organ → Three Rose Windows → North Isle → Choir and Alter
Paris walking tour: Notre Dame
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Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Notre Dame Parvis West Facade
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Nave and Organ
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Three Rose Windows
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
North Isle
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Choir and Alter
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4. Champs Élysées

From stop 3 · 30 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
The Champs-Élysées runs from Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle. Climb the Arc for the star of twelve avenues. Walk this order. Champs Elysees Walk → Arc de Triomphe Base → Rooftop Vista → Avenue Perspective → Etoile Traffic Circle
Paris walking tour: Champs Élysées
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Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Champs Elysees Walk
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Arc de Triomphe Base
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Rooftop Vista
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Avenue Perspective
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Etoile Traffic Circle
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5. Sacré Cœur

From stop 4 · metro/bus · 45–75 minutes
Map
Sacré-Cœur crowns Montmartre with white travertine domes. The basilica is free; the dome climb is separate. Come for the apse mosaic and the city view from the steps. Walk this order. Apse Mosaic Christ in Glory → Facade Parvis → Chapels Glass Adoration → Sacre Coeur Crypt → Parvis Steps
Paris walking tour: Sacré Cœur
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Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Apse Mosaic Christ in Glory
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Facade Parvis
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Chapels Glass Adoration
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Sacre Coeur Crypt
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Parvis Steps
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6. Seine Cruise

From stop 5 · toward river · 45–75 minutes
Map
A Seine cruise threads the central bridges past Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, and the museum façades. Board near the Eiffel Tower or Orsay for the classic loop. Walk this order. Eiffel Tower → Les Invalides → Pont Alexandre III → Assemblee Nationale → Musee dOrsay
Paris walking tour: Seine Cruise
Seine CruiseParis
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Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Eiffel Tower
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Les Invalides
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Pont Alexandre III
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Assemblee Nationale
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Musee dOrsay
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7. Versailles

Day trip · RER C · 120–180 minutes
Map
Louis XIII’s hunting lodge became Louis XIV’s seat of power from 1682. The palace has about 2,300 rooms. UNESCO listed the estate in 1979. Closed Mondays. Walk this order. Armes Honneur Marbre → Chapel Kings Apartments → Hall of Mirrors → Queens Apartment → Gallery of Battles
Paris walking tour: Versailles
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Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Armes Honneur Marbre
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Chapel Kings Apartments
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Hall of Mirrors
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Queens Apartment
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Gallery of Battles
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8. Musée d’Orsay

From stop 3 · across the river · 60–90 minutes
Map
Musée d’Orsay fills the former Orsay railway station with Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. The river façade and the great clock frame the visit. Walk this order. Orsay Facade River → Main Hall Clock → Impressionist Galleries → Sculpture Nave → Seine Exit
Paris walking tour: Musée d'Orsay
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Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Orsay Facade River
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Main Hall Clock
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist Galleries
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Sculpture Nave
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Seine Exit
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9. Luxembourg Gardens

From stop 8 · 15 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
The Luxembourg Gardens spread around Marie de’ Medici’s palace — gravel allées, the Medici fountain, orchard and apiary edges favored by Parisians. Walk this order. Luxembourg Overview → Rostand Medicis → Reines Palais → Orangerie and Roseraie Verger → Rucher and Davioud
Paris walking tour: Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg GardensParis
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Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Overview
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Rostand Medicis
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Reines Palais
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Orangerie and Roseraie Verger
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Rucher and Davioud
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10. Centre Pompidou

From stop 9 · 20 minutes · 60–90 minutes
Map
Centre Pompidou turns pipes and escalators outside. The piazza, Stravinsky Fountain, and Level 6 panorama make the walk as clear as the collection. Walk this order. Piazza and Facade → Stravinsky Fountain → Escalators → Level 6 Panorama → Modern Collection
Paris walking tour: Centre Pompidou
Centre PompidouParis
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Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Piazza and Facade
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Stravinsky Fountain
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Escalators
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Level 6 Panorama
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Modern Collection

Paris Walking Tour Details Overview

This Paris walking tour is free and self-guided, and Clarissa narrates all 50 free video stops. Move at your own pace and skip any sight you already know. Start this Paris walking tour at the Eiffel Tower and follow the route past the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Champs Élysées and Sacré Cœur. Each stop on this Paris walking tour has a map link and short videos, and the walk finishes at the Centre Pompidou. Before you set off on this Paris walking tour, book timed tickets for the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, wear comfortable shoes, and check opening hours for each sight. Many stops on this Paris walking tour are close enough to walk between, and the metro covers longer distances. Take a café break on the Seine or in the Luxembourg Gardens, then carry on with the Paris walking tour. Whether you have one afternoon or a full weekend, this Paris walking tour gives you a clear plan. Enjoy every stop on your Paris walking tour, and visit freecitytours.org for more free city walks. Paris is easy to explore on foot, and this route keeps the walking manageable by grouping sights that sit close together. Most stops are a short stroll apart, so you can pause for coffee, photos or a longer look inside a museum without rushing. Plan your day around the sights you care about most, and treat the rest of the route as a bonus on this Paris walking tour. Getting around is simple. The metro, RER trains and buses cover the longer hops, and a single ticket or rechargeable pass works across the network. Versailles sits outside the city and needs the RER C line, so save it for a separate day if you want to see the palace and gardens properly. Many Paris museums are closed on one day each week, so check the calendar before you set out. The Louvre is usually closed on Tuesdays, while Musée d’Orsay and the Palace of Versailles are usually closed on Mondays. Check each official website for current opening hours and free-entry rules before you go. Weather matters too. Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable seasons for a long walk, while summer brings bigger crowds at the Eiffel Tower and along the Seine. Bring a water bottle, a light layer for the evening, and a small bag for your camera or phone, then enjoy every street you pass on your Paris walking tour. Take your time at the stops with the longest visits. The Louvre and Centre Pompidou can each fill an afternoon, and the Luxembourg Gardens make a relaxed place to rest between sights. If your energy drops, use the metro to skip a stretch and rejoin the route at the next stop. Finally, keep this free city guide close at hand. Each stop has a map link for walking directions, and the short videos explain what to look for before you arrive. Use the videos for planning and as a reminder once you are on the ground, and make this Paris walking tour your own at whatever pace suits you. Bring a notebook if you like to jot down favourite sights. Many visitors find that a few lines about each stop make the whole day easier to remember, and it helps you compare the views, the architecture and the small cafés you discover along the way. Finally, remember that every stop on this Paris walking tour can be enjoyed in any order you like, although the numbered route is designed to flow smoothly from one area of the city to the next.
Paris walking tour banner: Eiffel Tower and the River Seine

Paris Walking Tour: 50 Free Video Stops

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Free City ToursParis walking tour · freecitytours.org

How to take this Paris walking tour

Listen to the city overview, pick an attraction, press map to get there, play the attraction videos
This Paris walking tour starts in Paris, the capital of France, built along both banks of the River Seine. For centuries a centre of art, fashion and ideas, it is one of the most visited cities in the world. Plan your visit with the official Paris tourism site. The river divides the city into the Right Bank to the north and the Left Bank to the south, with the Ile de la Cite and Notre Dame in the middle.

1. Paris walking tour: Eiffel Tower

Champ de Mars · start here · 60–90 minutes
Map
The Eiffel Tower rose for the 1889 Exposition Universelle and still anchors Champ de Mars. Book summit or second-floor tickets ahead; the base and Seine angles are free to walk. Walk this order. Champ de Mars Approach → Tower Base Pillars → Summit Views → Seine Side Angle → Night Light Preview
Paris walking tour: Eiffel Tower
Eiffel TowerParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Champ de Mars Approach
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Tower Base Pillars
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Summit Views
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Seine Side Angle
Paris walking tour video: Eiffel Tower
Night Light Preview
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2. Louvre

From stop 1 · 25 minutes · 90–120 minutes
Map
The Louvre began as a royal palace and is now the world’s most visited museum. The glass Pyramid opens the Cour Napoleon; timed tickets cut the queue. Walk this order. Pyramid Courtyard → Denon Wing Entry → Grande Galerie → Mona Lisa Corridor → Cour Carree
Paris walking tour: Louvre
LouvreParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Pyramid Courtyard
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Denon Wing Entry
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Grande Galerie
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Mona Lisa Corridor
Paris walking tour video: Louvre
Cour Carree
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3. Notre Dame

From stop 2 · 15 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
Notre-Dame stands on the Île de la Cité. After the 2019 fire the restored cathedral welcomes visitors again; expect security lines on the parvis. Walk this order. Notre Dame Parvis West Facade → Nave and Organ → Three Rose Windows → North Isle → Choir and Alter
Paris walking tour: Notre Dame
Notre DameParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Notre Dame Parvis West Facade
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Nave and Organ
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Three Rose Windows
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
North Isle
Paris walking tour video: Notre Dame
Choir and Alter
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4. Champs Élysées

From stop 3 · 30 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
The Champs-Élysées runs from Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe at Place Charles de Gaulle. Climb the Arc for the star of twelve avenues. Walk this order. Champs Elysees Walk → Arc de Triomphe Base → Rooftop Vista → Avenue Perspective → Etoile Traffic Circle
Paris walking tour: Champs Élysées
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03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Champs Elysees Walk
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Arc de Triomphe Base
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Rooftop Vista
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Avenue Perspective
Paris walking tour video: Champs Élysées
Etoile Traffic Circle
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5. Sacré Cœur

From stop 4 · metro/bus · 45–75 minutes
Map
Sacré-Cœur crowns Montmartre with white travertine domes. The basilica is free; the dome climb is separate. Come for the apse mosaic and the city view from the steps. Walk this order. Apse Mosaic Christ in Glory → Facade Parvis → Chapels Glass Adoration → Sacre Coeur Crypt → Parvis Steps
Paris walking tour: Sacré Cœur
Sacré CœurParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Apse Mosaic Christ in Glory
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Facade Parvis
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Chapels Glass Adoration
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Sacre Coeur Crypt
Paris walking tour video: Sacré Cœur
Parvis Steps
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6. Seine Cruise

From stop 5 · toward river · 45–75 minutes
Map
A Seine cruise threads the central bridges past Invalides, Pont Alexandre III, and the museum façades. Board near the Eiffel Tower or Orsay for the classic loop. Walk this order. Eiffel Tower → Les Invalides → Pont Alexandre III → Assemblee Nationale → Musee dOrsay
Paris walking tour: Seine Cruise
Seine CruiseParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Eiffel Tower
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Les Invalides
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Pont Alexandre III
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Assemblee Nationale
Paris walking tour video: Seine Cruise
Musee dOrsay
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7. Versailles

Day trip · RER C · 120–180 minutes
Map
Louis XIII’s hunting lodge became Louis XIV’s seat of power from 1682. The palace has about 2,300 rooms. UNESCO listed the estate in 1979. Closed Mondays. Walk this order. Armes Honneur Marbre → Chapel Kings Apartments → Hall of Mirrors → Queens Apartment → Gallery of Battles
Paris walking tour: Versailles
VersaillesParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Armes Honneur Marbre
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Chapel Kings Apartments
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Hall of Mirrors
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Queens Apartment
Paris walking tour video: Versailles
Gallery of Battles
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8. Musée d’Orsay

From stop 3 · across the river · 60–90 minutes
Map
Musée d’Orsay fills the former Orsay railway station with Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterpieces. The river façade and the great clock frame the visit. Walk this order. Orsay Facade River → Main Hall Clock → Impressionist Galleries → Sculpture Nave → Seine Exit
Paris walking tour: Musée d'Orsay
Musée d’OrsayParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Orsay Facade River
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Main Hall Clock
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Impressionist Galleries
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Sculpture Nave
Paris walking tour video: Musée d'Orsay
Seine Exit
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9. Luxembourg Gardens

From stop 8 · 15 minutes · 45–75 minutes
Map
The Luxembourg Gardens spread around Marie de’ Medici’s palace — gravel allées, the Medici fountain, orchard and apiary edges favored by Parisians. Walk this order. Luxembourg Overview → Rostand Medicis → Reines Palais → Orangerie and Roseraie Verger → Rucher and Davioud
Paris walking tour: Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg GardensParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Luxembourg Overview
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Rostand Medicis
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Reines Palais
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Orangerie and Roseraie Verger
Paris walking tour video: Luxembourg Gardens
Rucher and Davioud
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10. Centre Pompidou

From stop 9 · 20 minutes · 60–90 minutes
Map
Centre Pompidou turns pipes and escalators outside. The piazza, Stravinsky Fountain, and Level 6 panorama make the walk as clear as the collection. Walk this order. Piazza and Facade → Stravinsky Fountain → Escalators → Level 6 Panorama → Modern Collection
Paris walking tour: Centre Pompidou
Centre PompidouParis
03 · Tour · videos inside this sight
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Piazza and Facade
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Stravinsky Fountain
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Escalators
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Level 6 Panorama
Paris walking tour video: Centre Pompidou
Modern Collection

Paris Walking Tour Details Overview

This Paris walking tour is free and self-guided, and Clarissa narrates all 50 free video stops. Move at your own pace and skip any sight you already know. Start this Paris walking tour at the Eiffel Tower and follow the route past the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Champs Élysées and Sacré Cœur. Each stop on this Paris walking tour has a map link and short videos, and the walk finishes at the Centre Pompidou. Before you set off on this Paris walking tour, book timed tickets for the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, wear comfortable shoes, and check opening hours for each sight. Many stops on this Paris walking tour are close enough to walk between, and the metro covers longer distances. Take a café break on the Seine or in the Luxembourg Gardens, then carry on with the Paris walking tour. Whether you have one afternoon or a full weekend, this Paris walking tour gives you a clear plan. Enjoy every stop on your Paris walking tour, and visit freecitytours.org for more free city walks. Paris is easy to explore on foot, and this route keeps the walking manageable by grouping sights that sit close together. Most stops are a short stroll apart, so you can pause for coffee, photos or a longer look inside a museum without rushing. Plan your day around the sights you care about most, and treat the rest of the route as a bonus on this Paris walking tour. Getting around is simple. The metro, RER trains and buses cover the longer hops, and a single ticket or rechargeable pass works across the network. Versailles sits outside the city and needs the RER C line, so save it for a separate day if you want to see the palace and gardens properly. Many Paris museums are closed on one day each week, so check the calendar before you set out. The Louvre is usually closed on Tuesdays, while Musée d’Orsay and the Palace of Versailles are usually closed on Mondays. Check each official website for current opening hours and free-entry rules before you go. Weather matters too. Spring and autumn are often the most comfortable seasons for a long walk, while summer brings bigger crowds at the Eiffel Tower and along the Seine. Bring a water bottle, a light layer for the evening, and a small bag for your camera or phone, then enjoy every street you pass on your Paris walking tour. Take your time at the stops with the longest visits. The Louvre and Centre Pompidou can each fill an afternoon, and the Luxembourg Gardens make a relaxed place to rest between sights. If your energy drops, use the metro to skip a stretch and rejoin the route at the next stop. Finally, keep this free city guide close at hand. Each stop has a map link for walking directions, and the short videos explain what to look for before you arrive. Use the videos for planning and as a reminder once you are on the ground, and make this Paris walking tour your own at whatever pace suits you. Bring a notebook if you like to jot down favourite sights. Many visitors find that a few lines about each stop make the whole day easier to remember, and it helps you compare the views, the architecture and the small cafés you discover along the way. Finally, remember that every stop on this Paris walking tour can be enjoyed in any order you like, although the numbered route is designed to flow smoothly from one area of the city to the next.