France Travel Tips What To Know Before You Go

What To Know Before Traveling To France

Prepare for your upcoming trip to France with our selection of pre-trip travel lectures

As your exciting journey to France draws near, gain insightful and valuable travel tips with our selection of online lectures. Recommended to watch before your journey by our experts, these lectures enrich your travel experience with hidden tips, surprising history, and meaningful connections to Context experts even prior to your tour.
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Paris, France: Top 10 Highlights for Curious Travelers

Unravel the charm of Paris with an expert on French art and culture as you delve beyond its iconic sights, discovering the historical narratives and hidden treasures that paint a picture-perfect itinerary, ensuring you enjoy the City of Lights to the fullest.
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Normandy Lectures

Introduction to Mont Saint-Michel with a Historian

Introduction to Mont Saint-Michel with a Historian

(4.85)
1 hour and 20 minutes
4.85
Lecture
US$27
Introduction to the Bayeux Tapestry with a Historian

Introduction to the Bayeux Tapestry with a Historian

(4.87)
1 hour and 25 minutes
4.87
Lecture
US$27
Introduction to William the Conqueror with a Historian

Introduction to William the Conqueror with a Historian

(4.92)
1 hour and 25 minutes
4.92
Lecture
US$27
Introduction to Villages of Brittany with a Historian

Introduction to Villages of Brittany with a Historian

(4.79)
1 hour
4.79
Lecture
US$27
Impressionist Art of Normandy with an Art Historian

Impressionist Art of Normandy with an Art Historian

(5.0)
1 hour
5.0
Lecture
US$27

Paris Lectures

Paris's Top 10 Highlights with a Historian

Paris's Top 10 Highlights with a Historian

(5.0)
1 hour
5.0
Lecture
US$27
Treasures of the Musée d'Orsay with an Art Historian

Treasures of the Musée d'Orsay with an Art Historian

(4.94)
1 hour
4.94
Lecture
US$27
Food in Paris: Top Tips from a Chef and Sommelier

Food in Paris: Top Tips from a Chef and Sommelier

(4.81)
1 hour
4.81
Lecture
US$27
Père Lachaise: An Inside Look with an Art Historian

Père Lachaise: An Inside Look with an Art Historian

(4.9)
1 hour
4.9
Lecture
US$27
Paris's Latin Quarter: An Intellectual History with a Professor

Paris's Latin Quarter: An Intellectual History with a Professor

(4.93)
1 hour
4.93
Lecture
US$27
Nazi Occupation of Paris with a Historian

Nazi Occupation of Paris with a Historian

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55 minutes

Newly Added

Lecture
US$27

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Paris Audio Guides

Explore Paris more deeply with an audio guide.

Parisian Picnic in Le Marais Audio Guide

Parisian Picnic in Le Marais Audio Guide

(5.0)
1 hour
5.0
Audio Guide
US$20
Left Bank Audio Guide: Notre Dame to the Latin Quarter

Left Bank Audio Guide: Notre Dame to the Latin Quarter

(4.64)
1 hour 30 minutes
4.64
Audio Guide
US$20
Paris' Modern Art Mecca: Montmartre Audio Guide

Paris' Modern Art Mecca: Montmartre Audio Guide

(4.86)
1 hour
4.86
Audio Guide
US$20
Right Bank Audio Guide: The Louvre to Arc de Triomphe

Right Bank Audio Guide: The Louvre to Arc de Triomphe

(5.0)
1 hour 30 minutes
5.0
Audio Guide
US$10
The Nazi Occupation and Liberation of Paris Audio Guide

The Nazi Occupation and Liberation of Paris Audio Guide

(4.88)
1 hour 30 minutes
4.88
Audio Guide
US$20
Marais Through the Centuries: Paris' Historical District Audio Guide

Marais Through the Centuries: Paris' Historical District Audio Guide

(4.82)
1 hour 30 minutes
4.82
Audio Guide
US$20
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More France Travel Inspiration

Gain more France travel inspiration through our stories, where we uncover the hidden gems, unique must-do experiences, and unveil the enchanting allure of this breathtaking destination.

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Exploring the Coast of Normandy: Top Sites for History Lovers

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Quintessential Museums in Paris: Your Guide to Visiting the City's Best Museums

Tour Paris with a Local Expert

Experience the splendor of Paris with a perspective-changing walking tour led by local historians, art curators, archaeologists, and more.

Half-Day Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour with Private Vehicle Transfer from Paris

Half-Day Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour with Private Vehicle Transfer from Paris

(4.85)
4 hrs Walking Tour
4.85
Private from
US$1,227
Full-Day D-Day and Normandy Beaches Day Trip from Paris

Full-Day D-Day and Normandy Beaches Day Trip from Paris

(4.75)
Full-Day Walking Tour
4.75
Private from
US$2,790
Half-Day Giverny Tour from Paris: Monet's House and Garden with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Half-Day Giverny Tour from Paris: Monet's House and Garden with Skip-the-Line Tickets

(4.86)
5.0 Walking Tour
4.86
Private from
US$1,098
Jewish Paris History Tour

Jewish Paris History Tour

(4.64)
3 hrs Walking Tour
4.64
Private from
US$408
Group from
US$172 pp
max 2 parties ✦
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Paris WWII History Tour: Nazi Occupation and the Resistance

Paris WWII History Tour: Nazi Occupation and the Resistance

(4.78)
3 hrs Walking Tour
4.78
Private from
US$422
Group from
US$147 pp
Renaissance, Revolution, and Resistance: A Paris History Tour for Teens

Renaissance, Revolution, and Resistance: A Paris History Tour for Teens

(4.5)
3 hrs Walking Tour
4.5
Private from
US$587
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