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Private tour in Paris Frederic B
Essential Marais, the very Heart of Paris
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Ohlala! Here's your favourite Belgian guide in Paris! Hi, I’m Frederic—a Belgian licensed guide and former Cultural Tourism lecturer at the Sorbonne University, based in Paris since 2012. With a professional background in the arts, architecture, and literature, I specialize in alternative walking tours of Paris that reveal the hidden side of the city. If you're looking to escape the tourist crowds and discover authentic Parisian neighborhoods, I’ll take you to the places locals love—full of history, creativity, and charm. My tours explore themes like urbanism, contemporary art, literature, migrations, and French culture – all delivered with warmth, depth, and storytelling. As a foreigner, I have discovered Paris through the districts I was living in, which were the first ones I started to guide through. I was -and still am- a foreigner, yet also a localer, up to show you where to go and what to do, and at the same time, understand you like no Frenchmen would! :-) My tours are perfect for curious minds, return visitors, and anyone who wants to connect with the real Paris. À bientôt ! Please note all my tours can be customized and adapted to your needs. - Licensed guide - 10+ years living in Paris - Masters degree in Translation (English-Spanish) - Masters degree in Social Communication - 10+ years experience teaching (English and Cultural Tourism at the Sorbonne University) - 5+ years experience guiding in Paris - Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 2 in wine - Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level 1 in sake - Civic Prevention and Rescue Level 1 PLEASE NOTE: - I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or arrange for a separate car and driver. - I don't do High School groups. PLEASE READ MY PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE CONTACTING ME: I DO NEITHER MUSEUMS (Louvre, Versailles, Orsay, Catacombes…) NOR THE EIFFEL TOWER
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Overview of your Paris tour
If Paris is a moveable feast, the Marais is certainly the heart of it! Once a swamp on the outskirts of Paris, Le Marais has today become its nerve center. An essential trendy district, popular for both visitors and Parisians, Le Marais keeps much more than one secret in its sleeve, which I will show you during this surprising walk! Follow me through hidden square and picturesque alleys to hear about the story of this amazing Old Paris that sometimes looks like a charming small village, and where parks hide to better surprise you! During this guided tour starting from the elegant Place des Vosges I will bring back the memories of remarkable figures of French history, like the Duke of Sully, André Malraux and Madame de Sevigné, but also of some that history forgot, just like the young Count of Montgomery, who unintentionally opened the door to one of the most important urban operations of the Marais. A unique guided walk of the main lines of French history
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WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT: History, Jewish Community LGBTQI+ Community, Art Galleries, Street Art ITINERARY: - Meeting on the place des Vosges. - St-Paul & St-Louis Church - Petzl and Jewish neibourghood - Small hidden gardens and peaceful hideaways - the Gay Paris - Finish in front of the Pompidou Centre for Contemporary Art Note: The walk can be adapted to your needs and preference - Don't hesitate to mention them upon contact.
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Type: Walking
Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)
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Place des Vosges, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, France
Meeting point under the statue of Louis XIII in the middle of the place des Vosges
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