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Paris Promenade makes its console debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' via the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It is the first course of the [[Golden Dash Cup]] and one of three ''Mario Kart Tour'' courses added in the first wave of the DLC, alongside {{classic-link|Tour|Tokyo Blur}} and [[Ninja Hideaway]], which are featured in the [[Lucky Cat Cup]]. This version of the course combines all three of its routes from ''Mario Kart Tour''. | Paris Promenade makes its console debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe]]'' via the [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass|Booster Course Pass]]. It is the first course of the [[Golden Dash Cup]], the first course in the pass overall, and one of three ''Mario Kart Tour'' courses added in the first wave of the DLC, alongside {{classic-link|Tour|Tokyo Blur}} and [[Ninja Hideaway]], which are featured in the [[Lucky Cat Cup]]. This version of the course combines all three of its routes from ''Mario Kart Tour''. | ||
The first two laps act as a combined version of Paris Promenade 1 and 3 with some aspects of 2, using elements and pathways of all three versions. Players start facing the [[Arc de Triomphe]] and can go around either side of it (like in Paris Promenade 3T), or through the [[wooden cutout]]s of Piranha Plants underneath it using a [[Dash Mushroom]] or [[Super Star]]. After a gradual left, players will take a Glide Ramp over the {{wp|Jardins du Trocadéro}}. Afterwards, the player is given two routes they can choose from. One goes underneath the Eiffel Tower before turning left like in Paris Promenade 1 and 2; the other turns left just before the Tower, then turns right at the {{wp|Luxor Obelisk}}, like in Paris Promenade 3. Both paths lead to a roundabout with a [[Big Piranha Plant]] in the center. Afterward, the path takes after Paris Promenade 3, circling around to the other side of the Luxor Obelisk and turning back towards the starting line. | The first two laps act as a combined version of Paris Promenade 1 and 3 with some aspects of 2, using elements and pathways of all three versions. Players start facing the [[Arc de Triomphe]] and can go around either side of it (like in Paris Promenade 3T), or through the [[wooden cutout]]s of Piranha Plants underneath it using a [[Dash Mushroom]] or [[Super Star]]. After a gradual left, players will take a Glide Ramp over the {{wp|Jardins du Trocadéro}}. Afterwards, the player is given two routes they can choose from. One goes underneath the Eiffel Tower before turning left like in Paris Promenade 1 and 2; the other turns left just before the Tower, then turns right at the {{wp|Luxor Obelisk}}, like in Paris Promenade 3. Both paths lead to a roundabout with a [[Big Piranha Plant]] in the center. Afterward, the path takes after Paris Promenade 3, circling around to the other side of the Luxor Obelisk and turning back towards the starting line. | ||
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| Appears in | Mario Kart Tour (2019 (1), 2020 (2), 2021 (3), 2023 (B)) Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Booster Course Pass, Wave 1) (2022) | ||||||||||
| Cup(s) | Golden Dash Cup | ||||||||||
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Paris Promenade:
Paris Tour (2019) 1st Anniversary Tour 2nd Anniversary Tour Metropolitan Tour Spring Tour Paris Promenade 2: Valentine's Tour Cat Tour (2021) 2nd Anniversary Tour Metropolitan Tour Spring Tour Paris Promenade 3: Paris Tour (2021) Metropolitan Tour Paris Promenade B: Spring Tour | ||||||||||
| Based on | Paris, France | ||||||||||
| Online play | Available (Switch) | ||||||||||
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Paris Promenade is a race course in Mario Kart Tour. It takes place in Paris, France. The course has three routes, which are simply called Paris Promenade (known as Paris Promenade 1 between versions 1.2.0 and 1.4.0), Paris Promenade 2 and Paris Promenade 3, with each route debuting in the 2019 Paris Tour, the Valentine's Tour (a nod to the city's nickname "the city of love") and the 2021 Paris Tour, respectively. A battle course version of the course named Paris Promenade B later debuted in the Spring Tour. Unlike most city courses in Mario Kart Tour, this course is very compact and is set within a very small area with all three routes overlapping each other significantly, visiting the same landmarks as a result, such as the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Additionally, the second route starts in the opposite direction compared to the other two.
The first route is a favorite of White Shy Guy, Peach (Vacation), Mario (Santa), Luigi (Classic), Cat Peach, Cat Luigi, White Tanooki Mario, Toad (Astronaut), Waluigi (Bus Driver), and the Cat and Para-Biddybud Mii Racing Suits. The second is a favorite of Baby Peach (Cherub), Baby Rosalina (Detective), Black Yoshi, Mario (Chef), Mario (Aviator), Rosalina (Chef), Bowser Jr. (Pirate), the Birdo, Cat, and Ice-Cream Mii Racing Suits, and also Cat Toad if he reaches level 3. The third is a favorite of Yellow Toad (Pit Crew), Rosalina (Halloween), Peach (Halloween), Cat Toad, White Yoshi, Luigi (Painter), Cat Rosalina, Dr. Luigi, and the Peach and Birdo Mii Racing Suits. The battle course version is a favorite of Peach, Peach (Vacation), Baby Peach (Cherub), Yoshi (Egg Hunt), Peach (Explorer), Cat Peach, Cat Toad, Mario (Tuxedo), Luigi (Painter), Cat Rosalina, Mario (Aviator), Daisy (Farmer), Dr. Peach, Toadette (Astronaut), Toad (Tourist), Dr. Bowser, and the Chain Chomp, Petey Piranha, and Piranha Plant Mii Racing Suits.
In the Booster Course Pass DLC for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Paris Promenade returns as the first course of the Golden Dash Cup.
Mario Kart Tour
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Paris Promenade
The course begins at a road facing the Arc de Triomphe. One bypass road for the Arc appears on the left side, though the player can also use a shortcut inside the Arc by breaking through two Piranha Plant wooden cutouts. After a gradual left, the player encounters a Glide Ramp that sends them over the Jardins du Trocadéro and underneath the Eiffel Tower, where some Goombas reside. Afterwards, the player must make a sharp left, followed by another left next to a Big Piranha Plant and a bypass of the Luxor Obelisk leading to the finish line.
The course also appears as Paris Promenade R (reversed), Paris Promenade T (with ramps), and Paris Promenade R/T (reversed with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Paris Promenade tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Paris Promenade.
Bonus challenges
| Ring Race | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Peach |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Paris Tour (2019) |  Diddy Kong Cup |
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Spring Tour |  Mii Cup | |||||
| Steer Clear of Obstacles | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Obstacles | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Baby Mario |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
 Goomba  Piranha Plant (aggressive)  Goomba Tower |
Paris Tour (2019) |  Baby Rosalina Cup |
| 1st Anniversary Tour | Diddy Kong Cup | ||||||
| Vacation Tour |  Baby Luigi Cup | ||||||
| Break Item Boxes | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Item Box types found |
Number of item slots | Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Birdo |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
 Mushroom  Coin |
2 |
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Spring Tour |  Baby Daisy Cup |
Paris Promenade 2
This layout is driven in the opposite direction compared to the first layout, and it visits a different side of the city. In the standard layout, the racers start the course in a street facing the Luxor Obelisk instead of the Arc de Triomphe like in Paris Promenade 1. On Place de la Concorde, a street on the right leads to the Eiffel Tower. Players can see on the right the Pont d'Iéna and a bateau-mouche on the Seine. The street then turns left, and goes underneath the Eiffel Tower, where some Goombas reside. Players then have a view on Cathedral of Notre Dame in the background. Afterwards, racers must make a sharp left leading to a roundabout with a Big Piranha Plant in the center. After passing through a part of the Louvre, players have a view on Sacré-Cœur in the background, as well as Opéra Garnier and La Madeleine along the large left turn. Then, another left turn in front of the Église Saint-Augustin leads to the Arc de Triomphe, which racers get around to find the finish line.
The course also appears as Paris Promenade 2R (reversed), Paris Promenade 2T (with ramps), and Paris Promenade 2R/T (reversed with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Paris Promenade tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Paris Promenade 2.
Bonus challenges
| Ring Race | |||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Larry |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Valentine's Tour |  Larry Cup |
| Metropolitan Tour |  Rosalina Cup | ||||||
| Goomba Takedown | |||||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Item Box type found |
Number of item slots | Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Baby Rosalina |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
 Mega Mushroom |
1 |
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Valentine's Tour |  Waluigi Cup |
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Metropolitan Tour |  Daisy Cup | |||||||
| Spring Tour |  Toadette Cup | ||||||||
| Vacation Tour | Larry Cup | ||||||||
| Glider Challenge | |||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | Cup |
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Regular |  Peachette |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Valentine's Tour | Toadette Cup |
| Spring Tour |  Chargin' Chuck Cup | ||||||
| Break Item Boxes | |||||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Item Box types found |
Number of item slots | Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular | Peach |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
Mushroom Coin  Super Star |
2 |
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2nd Anniversary Tour |  Pink Gold Peach Cup |
| Metropolitan Tour |  Cat Peach Cup | ||||||||
| Vacation Tour | Daisy Cup | ||||||||
Paris Promenade 3
The course starts at the Arc de Triomphe, just like the first route. Racers make a right curve around the Arc before continuing, as in Paris Promenade. The path continues much the same until the Eiffel Tower, where players make a left turn rather than driving under the tower. Racers then drive towards the Luxor Obelisk before making a right turn to a Big Piranha Plant, where racers then drive to the left as they would in Paris Promenade 2. However, the racers are cut off from driving back to the Arc de Triomphe as the path takes them back to the Luxor Obelisk before a final right turn to the Finish Line.
The course also appears as Paris Promenade 3R (reversed), Paris Promenade 3T (with ramps), and Paris Promenade 3R/T (reversed with ramps).
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Paris Promenade tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Paris Promenade 3.
Bonus challenges
| Ring Race | |||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular | Peach |
Pipe Frame |
Super Glider |
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Paris Tour (2021) |  Ludwig Cup |
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Summer Tour (2023) |  Kamek Cup | |||||
| Do Jump Boosts | |||||||
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| Icon | Course variant | Chosen driver |
Chosen kart |
Chosen glider |
Grand Star scores | Tour appearances | |
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Regular |  Luigi |
 Pipe Frame |
 Super Glider |
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Metropolitan Tour | Baby Luigi Cup |
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Anniversary Tour (2023) |  Gold Mario Cup | |||||
Paris Promenade B
As this is a battle stage, there is no "route" to drive along. Instead, selected portions of the course are used, and players can drive on the selected portion in any way they desire. The parts of the course used only include the Arc de Triomphe, the Luxor Obelisk, and all roads in between. A road near the Arc de Triomphe that is not seen in any previous route is included. As it is a battle course, it uses the music for SNES Battle Course 1 from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Appearances
For this course's tour appearances, see List of Paris Promenade tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour § Paris Promenade B.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Paris Promenade makes its console debut in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe via the Booster Course Pass. It is the first course of the Golden Dash Cup, the first course in the pass overall, and one of three Mario Kart Tour courses added in the first wave of the DLC, alongside Tour Tokyo Blur and Ninja Hideaway, which are featured in the Lucky Cat Cup. This version of the course combines all three of its routes from Mario Kart Tour.
The first two laps act as a combined version of Paris Promenade 1 and 3 with some aspects of 2, using elements and pathways of all three versions. Players start facing the Arc de Triomphe and can go around either side of it (like in Paris Promenade 3T), or through the wooden cutouts of Piranha Plants underneath it using a Dash Mushroom or Super Star. After a gradual left, players will take a Glide Ramp over the Jardins du Trocadéro. Afterwards, the player is given two routes they can choose from. One goes underneath the Eiffel Tower before turning left like in Paris Promenade 1 and 2; the other turns left just before the Tower, then turns right at the Luxor Obelisk, like in Paris Promenade 3. Both paths lead to a roundabout with a Big Piranha Plant in the center. Afterward, the path takes after Paris Promenade 3, circling around to the other side of the Luxor Obelisk and turning back towards the starting line.
In the third lap, the players are forced to turn right by an arrow field that blocks off the Arc de Triomphe. Instead, they take a path past the Église Saint-Augustin like in Paris Promenade 2R, before starting to traverse the course in the opposite direction as the last two laps, similarly to the R variants of the Paris Promenade 1 and 3. Because of this, it is possible to pass by racers still on a previous lap driving in the opposite direction. All of the aforementioned alternate pathways remain the same. However, there is now a Glide Ramp on the other side of the Jardins du Trocadéro, and the one from the first two laps is no longer present. Unlike the first two laps, if racers are hit by an item during the glide and fall into the Jardins, Lakitu will consider this out of bounds and pick them up. The race ends on the opposite side of the start/finish line that the race started on.
The minimap has been rotated 90 degrees compared to the equivalent minimaps in Tour. While the Big Piranha Plant at the roundabout remains, the pipes and Goombas under the Eiffel Tower have been replaced by a Dash Panel. If the player takes the path to the left of the Eiffel Tower, the right turn afterwards will now have pipes on the path. The Église Saint-Augustin section now has a glide ramp and the umbrellas can be tricked off of. This is currently the only Tour city track to appear in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe where the same layout is used on more than one lap (namely the first and second laps). All of the other city tracks have a different layout on each of the three laps.
As with all other courses from Wave 1, this course's icon and lighting were adjusted slightly in the 2.1.0 update.
Paris Promenade's appearance in the Booster Course Pass makes it one of four courses in the Mario Kart series that allow racers to run into other racers going in the opposite direction, the others being GCN Luigi Circuit, DS Peach Gardens, and Tour Amsterdam Drift (the latter two also only in the Booster Course Pass).
Sponsors
- B-Dash (signs)
- Boomerang Bros. International Airlines (signs)
- Mario Motors (signs)
- Peach Cosmetics (signs)
Profiles
Mario Kart Tour
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: We're excited to introduce a new course in blue, Paris Promenade! Take in the sights as you race through the French capital. But don't get too close to the edge of the road—some of the greenery is out to get you![1]
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: See a different side of the city in this Paris Promenade course in blue. Paris may be alive with fragrant flowers, but not all of them are just for show—beware the Piranha Plant's bite![2]
- Mario Kart Tour Twitter: The Wedding Tour is almost over. Thanks for racing! Next up in blue: Paris Promenade 3 takes center stage in the Paris Tour![3]
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Nintendo Switch Newsfeed (US):
- This course first appeared in the Mario Kart Tour game.
- Not surprisingly, this course is themed after Paris, France. The familiar landmarks and cobblestones give it an air of elegance, wouldn't you say?
- Yikes, the course suddenly reverses direction on the third lap. Watch out for oncoming players!
- Nintendo Switch Newsfeed (UK): Drop in on Paris with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!
This course originally made its debut in the smart device app Mario Kart Tour. Festooned with the classic sights of Paris streets, it's every bit the sophisticated course you'd expect! In the third and final lap, you'll race around the course in the opposite direction, narrowly missing other drivers! If you like the sound of that, give it a try! - Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer: This course, with its beautiful cobblestone and familiar architecture, is based on the elegant Paris. Towards the beginning of the race, there is an area lined with fashionable boutiques and galleries and some fancy cafes.[4]
Gallery
Mario Kart Tour
Pictures of the Paris Promenade courses
Pictures of the Paris Promenade courses
Paris Promenade
Course icons
The course icon with Peach (Vacation)
The course icon with Peach
The course icon with Toadette
The course icon of the R variant with Toad
The course icon of the R variant with Daisy
The course icon of the R variant with Pink Shy Guy
The course icon of the R variant with Gold Koopa (Freerunning)
The course icon of the R variant with Cat Peach
The course icon of the T variant with Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)
The course icon of of the T variant with Lakitu
The course icon of of the T variant with Mario (Sunshine)
The course icon of of the T variant with Iggy
The course icon of of the T variant with Dr. Peach
The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach (Vacation)
The course icon of the R/T variant with Shy Guy (Pastry Chef)
The course icon of the R/T variant with Larry
The course icon of the R/T variant with Gold Koopa (Freerunning)
The course icon of the Big Reverse Race bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
View of the Big Piranha Plant
View of the Luxor Obelisk
Peach (Vacation) approaching the finish line in the Macharon
Baby Peach, Baby Rosalina, and Baby Daisy on the course
Peach (Vacation) tricking in the White Royale
Shy Guy (Pastry Chef) tricking in the Carrot Kart
"Thank you" message for the end of the 2019 Paris Tour
Gold Koopa (Freerunning) gliding in Paris Promenade R with the Gold Pipe Frame and Gold Glider
View of the finish line area
Peach (Vacation) approaching the Arc de Triomphe at the start of a race
On the boulevard that leads to the Jardins du Trocadéro
Gliding above the Jardins du Trocadéro to the Eiffel Tower
Driving through the Fountain of Warsaw
Approaching the Big Piranha Plant at one of the track's last turns
Approaching the Luxor Obelisk
Toad gliding over the Jardins du Trocadéro in Paris Promenade R
About to land on the boulevard coming from the Jardins du Trocadéro
Approaching the Arc de Triomphe
Peach in Paris Promenade R/T
Baby Mario in Paris Promenade's Steer Clear of Obstacles bonus challenge
Paris Promenade 2
Course icons
The course icon with Peach
The course icon with Baby Peach (Cherub)
The course icon with Black Yoshi
The course icon with Daisy
The course icon with Mario (Aviator)
The course icon of the R variant with Baby Luigi
The course icon of the R variant with Luigi (Painter)
The course icon of the R variant with Cat Toad
The course icon of the R variant with Wendy
The course icon of the T variant with Baby Peach (Cherub)
The course icon of the T variant with Luigi
The course icon of the T variant with Funky Kong
The course icon of the T variant with the Petey Piranha Mii Racing Suit
The course icon of the R/T variant with Red Koopa (Freerunning)
The course icon of the R/T variant with Pauline
The course icon of the R/T variant with Baby Luigi
The course icon of the R/T variant with Baby Peach (Cherub)
The course icon of the Big Reverse Race bonus challenge held on this course
Screenshots
View of the street with Warp Pipes on the ground
View of the course
Baby Peach (Cherub) tricking in the Apple Kart
Ending image for the Valentine's Tour
Cat Peach tricking in the Cat Cruiser
Paris Promenade 3
Course icons
The course icon with Luigi (Painter)
The course icon with White Yoshi
The course icon of the R variant with Mario (Racing)
The course icon of the R variant with Peach
The course icon of the T variant with Cat Peach
The course icon of the T variant with White Yoshi
The course icon of the R/T variant with Peach (Vacation)
The course icon of the R/T variant with Pauline (Rose)
The course icon of the Snap a Photo bonus challenge held on Paris Promenade 3R/T
Screenshots
View of the streets and the Eiffel Tower
View of the parallel turns around the Luxor Obelisk
Peach (Vacation), Pauline (Rose), and Luigi (Painter) racing on the course
Luigi (Painter) gliding in the Paintster with the Flying Easel on the R variant
Blue Yoshi, White Yoshi, and Red Yoshi tricking on the R variant
Paris Promenade B
Course icons
The course icon with Peach (Vacation)
The course icon with Rosalina
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
The course icon
Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi and Shy Guy racing on the course
Donkey Kong tricking while gliding near the Eiffel Tower
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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| Japanese | パリ プロムナード[?] Pari Puromunādo |
Paris Promenade | |
| Chinese (simplified) | 巴黎兜风[?] Bālí Dōufēng |
Drive in Paris | |
| Chinese (traditional) | 巴黎兜風[?] Bālí Dōufēng |
Drive in Paris | |
| Dutch | Parijs-Promenade[?] | Paris Promenade | |
| German | Paris-Parcours[?] | Paris Course | |
| Italian | Promenade di Parigi[?] | Paris Promenade | |
| Korean | 파리 산책로[?] Pali Sanchaeglo |
Paris Promenade | |
| Portuguese (NOA) | Bulevar de Paris[?] | Paris Boulevard | |
| Portuguese (NOE) | Avenidas de Paris[?] | Paris Avenues | |
| Russian | Парижские бульвары[?] Parizhskiye bulvary |
Paris Boulevards | |
| Spanish | Bulevares de París[?] | Paris Boulevards |
Trivia
- Paris Promenade and Peach Gardens are the only Mario Kart courses to have their music in 3/4 time.
- In a trailer posted to promote the release of Wave 1 of the Booster Course Pass, the glide ramp before the Eiffel Tower is replaced by a generic ramp (similar to Paris Promenade 3), but still functions like a glide ramp.[5]
- A painting of this course can be seen on the Flying Easel glider.
References
- ^ mariokarttourEN (November 7, 2019). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ mariokarttourEN (January 30, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
- ^ @mariokarttourEN. (June 15, 2021) Twitter Received June 15, 2021.
- ^ Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer (Digital English edition). nintendo.co.jp. Retrieved August 16, 2022. (Archived July 29, 2022, 08:23:52 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ https://youtu.be/0PpEiH23bMs?t=22
