Bonjour tout le monde :) You are very welcome in my page.

My name is ROMAIN and I'm a native french with some Spanish and Dutch blood and living in Paris for about 15 years now.

1100 tours on ToursByLocals over a decade and more than 420 reviews all most all of them 5 stars.

I'm first of all a bulimic reader of everything relative to Paris and its history. To become an expert of Paris is one of my aim in life. That's why I have so many anecdotes knocking the door of my mind and eager to be talked to any friendly ears. Indeed, I love to share my knowledge and passion for this protean City.

Graduate in History, I have been working for 5 years as a history and geography teacher in high school. I'm now a full-time professional Tour guide able to speak English and Spanish.
I have been guiding for a few years for the RMN: Réunion des Musées Nationaux (most famous official institution which runs about 30 museums in Paris such as The Louvre). I'm now a totally independent Tour guide, running my own self-touring company.

SO, HOW CAN I HELP YOU ?

First of all, as a Parisian lover, I can guide you OUTSIDE providing you with WALKING and CYCLING TOURS in more than 20 districts of Paris: from central, high-ranked ones to unexpected peripheric others.

As a licensed Guide-conférencier (lecturer-guide), I'm allowed to guide you INSIDE dozens of museums (The Louvre, Orsay), churches (Notre Dame) or palaces (Versailles) or any monuments of Paris and its surroundings.

As a driver guide (with insurance and license issued by the French government required to transport you). I can provide half-day to one-week TRANSPORTATION in a safe and comfortable 8 seater van (Mercedes Class V ). I will be happy to tailor, especially for you, a perfect itinerary through the FRENCH COUNTRYSIDE.
I can drive and guide you in Normandy, Britany, Champagne, the Loire Valley, Burgundy, Belgium including highlights but also unexpected villages, gardens, rivers, restaurants, wineries, monasteries, spots for sports or anything close to our steps. . .
All kind of experience that makes the French "art de Vivre" visible, understandable, drinkable and edible!

Flexible, I will be happy to help you maximize your time during your stay. All the tours can be tailor-made at your convenience. So do not hesitate to ask! I can adjust the tour duration, the meeting point, or anything else. I will be happy to provide you with personal tips for a good café-crème, a crusty croissant, a 5 stars macaron, weird boiled frog thigs, a smoothy foie gras, smelly cheeses like camembert, . . Just ask me!

Looking forward to meeting you in Paris or anywhere else in France to escort you. Have a pleasant day!
Romain

PS: During the high season, it's better to verify my availability asking me by mail before booking.

MA in History & Geography
History and geography Teacher Diploma (CAPES)
Official license of guide-conférencier (Lecturer-guide) issued by the ministry of culture and tourism.
Driving licence
Official licence to transport travelers (up to 8 persons)
Expertise on the French Revolution (20h lecture organised for Tour guides)

UTAH-OMAHA-GOLD-JUNO-SWORD : 50 miles of memorable beaches. This is a Tour tailored for all people who want to pay tribute to the soldiers who died for us in WW2
On the road, we may talk of the history of Normandy, the vikings, William the Conqueror, Jeanne d'Arc, cows, cheeses (Camenbert), cider and seafood, the harbours of Rouen, Honfleur and Le Havre, the birth of modern tourism in Deauville in the 19th c, of impresionnist painting
But here comes the subject : the origins of World War II, the battle of France, the failure of a first landing in 1942, the nazi Atlantic Wall, the preparation of DDAy in England, the Overlord operation, the Battle of Normandy, Churchill- Eisenhower-de Gaulle, edgeroses, PLUTO, french resistance, spies and misinformation. . .
Let me guide you to the main spots of the Battle :
- Action : Pointe du Hoc where the 2d of Rangers landed first
- Memory : Omaha and the american cemetery
- Logistic : Arromanches and its artificial Harbour

Look also my page : 2-10 days driving tour

Private DDAY Tour in Normandy

This tour is perfect if you have time and want to benefit all the treasures of France : churches, medieval castles, nice landscapes, wine tasting, gastronomy, small villages, museums, sports, fine arts.

Before booking, it's necessary to tell me what you want :
- duration of the journey (2 to 10 days)
- the lands and sites you are eager to visit : you can mix several régions)
- Special wishes for activities, accommodations, confort or anything else. . . I'm here to resolve problems :)

The price mentioned on this page is for ONE day, therefore please send me a message so I can customize your tour adjusted to the number of days you will be travelling and the locations you wish to visit.

Multi-day private driving tour in France

I will meet you at your hotel and from here just let you carry in Paris to discover the City of Light !
In a luxurious mini van (7 seats),
this full day tour is the perfect one to make you maximize your time spent in Paris. Within 8 hours you will have a perfect overview of the city. As a resident and an historian, I will show you and explain the backgrounds of the major monuments of Paris
- The City Island : the heart of Paris
- The Left bank : the intellectual Latin Quarter, the artistic Montparnasse and Saint Germain des Près
- The Right bank : the bank of business, of the the trendy Marais, the hilly Montmartre, The Louvre, the Great boulevards

I'm also very flexible so do not hesitate to ask me if you have a special request : make a stop in an old bistrot, in a pastry shop or any site at your convenience.

The Tour also includes individual tickets to the Eiffel Tower (top floor) and a 1 hour river cruise.
Try to book it far in advance because it's sometime hard to get tickets at the Eiffel Tower

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