Paris Story Tours
See the City of Light on the silver screen at Paris Story, a 3-part attraction that features a miniature model of the city, a series of thematic short films, and a 50-minute film of Paris that includes aerial footage and behind-the-scenes shots of the Eiffel Tower, Sacré-Coeur Basilica, and Invalides.
The Basics
Directed by Laurent Medec, the film traces the story of Paris from its ancient origins to the present day. Learn surprising anecdotes about the city, and discover the secrets behind the sights, from the narration. To make your visit to Paris Story even simpler, book your admission tickets online in advance of your visit. Entry to Paris Story is covered by the Paris pass and the attraction is a stop on hop-on hop-off sightseeing tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The movie theater can only be accessed via a short flight of steps, and is therefore inaccessible to wheelchair users.
- Paris Story offers an express introduction to Paris and its monuments in less than an hour, making it ideal for time-pressed travelers.
- The on-site cafe is the perfect place to enjoy refreshments pre- or post-screening.
- If you’re mourning Notre Dame’s severe damage, Paris Story makes it possible to relive the landmark in its former glory.
- The film is narrated in French but headsets provide audio accompaniment in six additional languages: English, German, Dutch, Chinese, Italian and Spanish.
How to Get There
Paris Story is located at 11 bis rue Scribe in the 9th arrondissement, just around the corner from the Opéra Garnier. To get there using public transport, take Métro lines 3, 7, and 8 to Opéra; lines 7 and 9 to Chaussée d'Antin La Fayette; or lines 3 and 9 to Havre - Caumartin. You can also use take the RER line A to Auber.
When to Get There
Paris Story is open daily. The film screening takes place every hour on the hour between midmorning and early evening.
Highlights of the 9th Arrondissement
After your cinematic introduction to the city at Paris Story, continue exploring the 9th arrondissement. Just around the corner from Paris Story is Opéra Garnier opera house, a cultural and architectural landmark. If you feel like shopping, the glittering Galeries Lafayette and Printemps department stores—or grands magasins as they’re known locally—are also adjacent. Other neighborhood draws include the Musée de la Vie Romantique, dedicated to 19th-century Romanticism, and the Folies Bergère cabaret.
Address: 11bis Rue Scribe, Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Admission: €11
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Paris Story: The Movie Show
Catch this viewing of Paris Story, and experience a movie directed by Laurent Medec and narrated by Jean Reno. Go on a multimedia journey that takes you through Paris’ past and present, and learn secrets about monuments you wouldn’t hear otherwise. Hover over the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre as you watch unique shots pieced together by cinematographer, Yann Arthus Bertrand. Plus, this movie is available in six languages to best suit your needs.
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Paris Story: The Movie Show
Catch this viewing of Paris Story, and experience a movie directed by Laurent Medec and narrated by Jean Reno. Go on a multimedia journey that takes you through Paris’ past and present, and learn secrets about monuments you wouldn’t hear otherwise. Hover over the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre as you watch unique shots pieced together by cinematographer, Yann Arthus Bertrand. Plus, this movie is available in six languages to best suit your needs.
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Paris Pass Including Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour and Entry to Over 60 Attractions
Gain admission to more than 60 top Paris attractions with the Paris Pass—a flexible sightseeing pass that lets you access the best the French capital has to offer, such as the Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe. Enjoy entrance to Parisian showstoppers like the Louvre Museum, and Centre Pompidou with the 2-, 3-, 4-, or 6-day pass. Make the most of a 1-day hop-on hop-off Big Bus sightseeing tour, Bateaux Parisiens river cruise, and unlimited public transport with the included travelcard.
Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes (purchased by December 31) are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit.
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Paris City Pass: Free admission & public transport
The Paris City Pass grants you entry to the best Parisian highlights as well as access to the most important activities. Make the most of your time in Paris and let the Pass take care of the practicalities for you. Pick your favorite sights from the huge selection and visit as many as you like. The Paris City Pass is valid for either 2, 3*, 4, 5* or 6 days.
* Note for museum visits: The 3-day-pass includes the Paris Museum Pass for the free visit of over 50 museums for 48 h; the 5-day-pass the free visit for 96 h. Please plan your schedule of visits according. Bonus in 4-day-pass: you can use the public transport for free on an additional 5th day.
Enjoy free admission to 60 museums and attractions in Paris, including the Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, a boat trip along the Seine, and much more. At some of the attractions you'll be able to spend less time queuing, heading straight for the entrance instead.
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