Hear the stories behind every boulevard, bridge, and cafe
Explore Paris with Wexplo, an AI-powered audio guide that plays stories about places as you walk past them. From the engineering marvel of the Eiffel Tower to the medieval lanes of the Marais, Wexplo narrates the history, secrets, and local culture of the City of Light — hands-free and at your own pace.
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Free on iOS and Android. No sign-up needed.
Stories play automatically when you reach a place. No route to follow.
Hands-free narration about every place you pass. Ask questions, go deeper, skip ahead.
Highlights
Why it works here
Paris rewards walkers who know the stories behind what they see. A traditional guided tour locks you into someone else's schedule — Wexplo lets you linger at the spots that fascinate you and skip what doesn't. With stories triggered by GPS, you hear about each arrondissement's character as you step into it.
April to June or September to October — mild weather, thinner crowds, and the best light for walking.
French, English
Compact center — everything on foot
Cross the Seine at Pont des Arts around sunset, then walk along the Left Bank toward Saint-Germain-des-Pres. The light at that hour turns the limestone buildings gold, and Wexplo will narrate the literary legends who once walked the same route.
FAQ
Yes. Download the app, open it in Paris, and start listening. No account required. A premium plan adds offline mode and deeper content layers.
Yes. Save stories before your trip and listen without internet. Useful if you're on roaming or in areas with spotty coverage.
14 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Arabic, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Hindi, and more. Switch anytime in the app.
No group, no schedule, no fixed route. Wexplo plays stories when you reach a place — you walk wherever you want, at whatever pace you want. Completely hands-free.
Free app. Works offline. Stories in 14 languages.