- Palais-Royal - Palais Royal, the royal palace : your self guided walking tour begins in the fashionable meeting point since the 17th century, as it houses many small shops and also the theater of la Comédie Française! Discover the many anecdotes behind the “Blind’s Café” and origins of funny french experession like “midi pétante” - noon sharp. And of course this courtyard was the gastronomic Mecca of Paris in the 19th century. Take some time to stroll in the sumptuous gardens.
- Receive an activation code via email after purchase.
- Unique smartphone experience with a virtual guide.
Explore some of the most exquisite 1800’s shopping arcades filled with intriguing trivia with an enthusiastic pocket guide that’s now made possible with the Rewind App.
Two centuries past, Paris was home to nearly 150 enclosed passage ways! Preserved untouched since the 19th century, these glass-covered & paved arcades were initially devised for the aristocrats to relish a leisurely walk and some shopping, sheltered from the elements.
Passage des Panoramas, Galerie Vivienne or Passage Jouffroy. Now, there remain only about thirty.
Step into the shoes of a 19th century Parisian to wander through the most picturesque passages, precursors of present-day shopping malls and centres for a journey back in time.
Tour with your smartphone tucked away in your pocket, and listen in on your knowledgeable and dedicated guide’s narrations as you meander through the streets, courtyards and gardens! The audio narratives come into play automatically, right where the history happened! The end result? A quirky and genuine experience with that Rewind essence and spin!
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