Paris Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Crystal and the Cage 100 min

Step beyond postcard Paris and explore the 10th arrondissement, where the elegance of crystal and porcelain meets the stark history of confinement. This 100-minute self-guided Paris Podcast Tour: The Crystal and the Cage follows a 1.9 km route with eight stops, bringing the neighborhood’s contrasts to life through stories from experts and locals.

Walk along Rue de Paradis, once a world center for crystal and porcelain, and discover hidden Art Deco passages and striking Art Nouveau canteens. The route also reveals the history of the Saint-Lazare enclosure, from its origins as a leper colony to its later use as a notorious women’s prison. Podcast-style audio, an interactive in-app guide, and precise navigation help you explore at your own pace and connect the stories with the streets around you.

Start at Le Passage du Prado and use local public transportation to reach the meeting point, checking current connections before you go. Choose this Paris Podcast Tour to see a less familiar side of the city, one shaped by beauty, hardship, and lives often left out of the usual itinerary.