In Paris, it’s hard to miss the Eiffel Tower. We take pictures of it, show it to visiting friends, stroll around it… but let’s be honest: few people really know its history, let alone that of the Champ-de-Mars. That’s exactly where this new immersive virtual reality experience really stands out.
The concept? A one-hour guided tour, enriched with immersive historical segments, to rediscover this iconic site from an unusual perspective. This isn’t meant to replace the traditional tour—it intelligently complements it, finally providing context for what we see.
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23 October 2026 11:00 + more dates
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An accessible tour that provides context where it’s missing
The real highlight of this experience is its ability to bring history to life without ever making it feel heavy-handed. As you walk along the Champ-de-Mars, more than 15 immersive segments punctuate the route and bring often-overlooked events to life through virtual reality.
You’ll discover, for example, that this place is anything but ordinary—long before it became a picnic spot, it was the sceneof major events. From its ancient origins to the French Revolution, each stop offers a deeper understanding of why this space has become so central to the Parisian landscape.
The entire experience was designed usinghistorical archives, with the support of a committee of historians, ensuring reliable content that remains accessible. The result: you learn without even realizing it—and, most importantly, without losing interest.
A different way to “visit” the Eiffel Tower—one that’s far more immersive
Where the experience really gets interesting is in the way it approaches the Eiffel Tower itself .
Rather than sticking to standard facts, it transports you back to the context of its construction, duringthe 1889 World’s Fair. You gain a better understanding of the challenges, the reactions of the time, and what the tower truly represented for visitors.
The immersion works particularly well—you no longer view the Eiffel Tower as just a monument, but as the result of a history, a bold project that has spanned the ages, including key moments of the 20th century such as World War II.
In practical terms, the experience begins at 12 Rue Dupont des Loges, in the 7th arrondissement, where you’ll be briefed before heading to the Champ-de-Mars with your guide. It’s a straightforward setup that leaves plenty of room for the experience itself once you’re there.
Because, after all, anyone can see the Eiffel Tower. But understanding it is an entirely different experience.
The Symbol of Paris: Virtual Reality Guided Tour at the Foot of the Eiffel Tower
23 October 2026 11:00 + more dates
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