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Walking tour of Le Marais?

Any suggestions for a self guided walking tour of Le Marais? Arriving in Paris on September 12.
Thanks!

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hey hey ramirezjma
just a few options you can investigate if they suit your fancy, some have guides which is nice to have and give you info about the area.
paris-walk.com
certain days have different walks around paris
guruwalk.com
look at the free tours that are offered. also guided tours with some the marais
discoverwalks.com
paris under free tours, though please leave a tip for your guide
tripsavvy.com
self-guided walking tour of paris' marais neighborhood
jetsettingfools.com
scroll down to #3 le marais self-guided walking tour.
look at days/times offered and in english if that's the language you want
have a great tour and enjoy. you take your pick or someone may offer another
aloha

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Thank you for your suggestions. However, have you used any of them yourself? I'm always skeptical with booking online so would like to get a recommendation from one that was actually experienced.
Thanks again!

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There are tons of 'Paris walks' books with assorted walking tours with maps and information about what you are seeing. We use an old one Frommer's 24 Walks in Paris which you can find used on line if it is out of print. But there are lots of sources with walks including the 50 card set of walks which you can then assemble some adjacent cards, stick them in. your pocket and use them. My favorite walk in the Frommer's book is in the 16th and focuses on Guimard buildings and other interesting architecture. But the Marais is of course full of interesting buildings and parks.

Also look on line to see if there are some good maps and curated walks. We much prefer self guided walks where we stop for coffee or in a park as we please rather than being herded along.

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I took the Marais tour with Paris Walks last October.
It was very well done.
The guide was a lady from the u s who had lived in Paris for over 35 years.
I would recommend.

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I have taken Annie Sargent's Voice Map tour of the Marais and enjoyed it very much. Annie is the long-time host of the Join Us in France podcast and a native of France. There is a nominal charge to download her walking tours and you will need the Voice Map app. As I recall you can preview the tour before you purchase.

https://joinusinfrance.com/boutique/le-marais-voicemap-tour/