The Parisian Gems Tour: Notre Dame & St Chapelle

Claudio has outstanding , in-depth knowledge of the subject matter. And, he is more than happy to share what he knows. Excellent communication style and personal attention are hallmarks of his tour. The tour flew by and we felt that we were parting from an old friend. We readily recommend any Paris tour that has Claudio as the guide!

Missy B.United States

Claudio gave our family an absolutely exceptional tour of Notre-Dame. Traveling with two young daughters can sometimes make guided tours challenging, but Claudio adapted the experience masterfully for both the adults and the children. His knowledge was remarkable, and he shared the history, architecture, symbolism, and stories of Notre-Dame in a way that was both engaging and accessible. He had a gift for knowing when to dive deeper for the adults and when to draw the children in with questions, stories, and observations that captured their imagination. Our daughters remained interested and involved throughout, which is no small feat!! What impressed us most was Claudio's ability to make the cathedral come alive. We did not simply learn facts; we experienced the history, beauty, and significance of Notre-Dame through his storytelling and expertise. Claudio is warm, personable, patient, and incredibly skilled at what he does. Our entire family left feeling inspired and grateful for the experience. The tour was one of the highlights of our visit to Paris, and we would recommend Claudio without hesitation to families, couples, and anyone looking for a truly outstanding guide. He was wonderful!

Claudio was an exceptional guide and truly made our short time in Paris unforgettable. We booked him for both a Notre Dame and a Louvre tour on the same day, and he handled every detail with professionalism and ease. From the start, he responded quickly to our questions and stayed in close communication to coordinate our meeting points. His depth of knowledge at both sites was remarkable — we learned so much and never felt rushed. We were so impressed that we immediately booked a third tour with him to the Palace of Versailles. I cannot recommend Claudio highly enough. He elevated our entire Paris experience.

Claudio was just what we wanted for our Notre Dame experience. He is calm, confident and highly informed on not only the cathedral’s complex history but its context within the history of Paris. Highly recommend him and this tour!

The words "a great time" seem too trivial for this review. We used Claudio 2 years ago when we were in Paris with our granddaughter and daughter-in-law. I am an academic and we have lived and worked in Paris several times. Our granddaughter also is an academic and knows her stuff. She and we respected and treasured our time with Claudio at the Louvre and Versailles two years ago immensely, so when we wanted to engage someone at the top of his game for touring N-D de Paris for my wife and myself, there was no question whom we would work with. Several years ago I taught a course for US undergraduate students: "How to Read a Gothic Cathedral." N-D de Paris was our classroom. So when she burned in 2019 and has since been resurrected, I wanted someone who could tell me information I don't know. Claudio worked hard on this challenge and he exceeded our expectations! In our opinion, if you want to engage sure--a "fun" person who's a delight to be with-- but who also knows his stuff cold and will give you a fully personalized tour, choose Claudio the next time you are in Paris. Ralph Davison, PhD.

Our tour of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was truly memorable, and a big part of that was the excellent service provided by our guide, Claudio. From the moment the tour began, he was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history and architecture of the cathedral. He explained complex historical details in a way that was easy to understand and kept everyone interested, while also making sure the group felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the visit. Claudio answered questions patiently and added fascinating stories that made the experience feel personal rather than just informational. Thanks to his professionalism and enthusiasm, the tour felt special and enriching, and it’s something we’ll remember long after our visit to Paris.