Paris
Virtual Walk · France
Take a free virtual walk through Paris, France — no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from Paris's streets, letting you explore Europe's cities from anywhere in the world. Choose from 2 different walking tour videos across the city.
The Celtic Parisii settled on an island in the Seine — today's Île de la Cité — around 250 BCE. Julius Caesar's legions conquered it in 52 BCE after a fierce Gallic revolt. The city grew into one of Europe's greatest medieval centres of learning, and by the time Baron Haussmann bulldozed its medieval alleys in the 1850s to create grand boulevards, Paris had already been reshaping Western civilisation for 2,000 years.
The Eiffel Tower grows about 15cm taller in summer due to thermal expansion of the iron. The best time for a virtual walk through Paris is spring (april–june) or early fall (september). Must-try local foods include Croissant, Steak-frites, Crêpes.
Local Greeting
Bonjour
How locals say hello in Paris
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April–June) or early Fall (September)
Must Eat
Local Tip
Always greet shopkeepers with 'Bonjour' when entering. The French value politeness above all.
Origin Story
AncientThe Celtic Parisii settled on an island in the Seine — today's Île de la Cité — around 250 BCE. Julius Caesar's legions conquered it in 52 BCE after a fierce Gallic revolt. The city grew into one of Europe's greatest medieval centres of learning, and by the time Baron Haussmann bulldozed its medieval alleys in the 1850s to create grand boulevards, Paris had already been reshaping Western civilisation for 2,000 years.
Fun Fact
The Eiffel Tower grows about 15cm taller in summer due to thermal expansion of the iron.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Greet with 'Bonjour'
- ✓Dress stylishly
- ✓Linger over meals
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Ask for ketchup on everything
- ✕Speak loudly in restaurants
- ✕Skip the bread course
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