This urban tour of Paris' St. Germain des Pres brings you to the intimate and intriguing spots of the neighborhood that no tourist atop a double-decker bus would ever see. For curious Parisians and bold visitors alike, this is the best way to really feel, know, and understand Paris. And if you can't make the trek to Paris, this is the closest you can come to first-hand experience of the sights, sounds, and personalities of St. Germain des Pres.Guided by a local personality, packed full of interviews, insights, recollections, and cinematic sound effects, Soundwalk: St. Germain des Pres, Paris is a living documentary about the neighborhood from an insider's view; but instead of experiencing it through the remoteness of your TV, put on your headphones and savor the neighborhood in its reality. Walking from Rue Saint-Benoit to Petit Pont, from Boulevard Saint-Germainto to Quai Saint-Michel, Soundwalk: St. Germain des Pres, Paris takes you to the Cine Classic, the Librarie Historique, the cafes, Notre Dame, and the Shakespeare Bookstore while exploring all the nooks and hideouts in-between.
Once you've listened to the walking tour, check out the PDF file of other great Paris haunts highlighted by Soundwalk: take in a flick at the retro Cinema l'Action Christine; confess to Father Emmanuel Dumont at Notre Dame; peruse the maze of books at Un Regard Moderne; and more.