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Private tour in Paris Frederic B
Images of the Far East: A Stroll Through Paris’s Asian Quarter
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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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Explore the vibrant sights, tastes, and stories of the 13th arrondissement’s multicultural heart
Overview of your Paris tour
Step into the vibrant heart of the 13th arrondissement, where Paris’s largest Asian community has transformed the neighborhood into a rich mosaic of cultures, cuisines, and traditions. This walking tour takes you through the bustling streets of the Triangle de Choisy, past colorful grocery stores, steaming pho restaurants, and ornate temples. Learn the story of post-war immigration from Southeast Asia and explore landmarks like the Tang Frères supermarket, and the lively Olympiades complex. Along the way, sample authentic scents from South-East Asia and gain insight into how this dynamic district became a cornerstone of Paris’s multicultural identity.
Your Paris tour itinerary
WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT: Asian Migrations, Working-Class District, Cultural Diversity, Building the City, Adaptation ITINERARY: - Meeting at metro station Porte d’Ivry. - Go through the older part of this modern district - Learn how a whole “city“ was built on top of the city - Breathe the Asian spirit from incense to roasted duck - Visit a local temple
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Type: Walking
Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)
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Paris, Île-de-France, 75013, France
1 Avenue d'Ivry 75013 Paris Meeting at metro station Porte d'Ivry (metro line 7), in front of the "L'Arche 13" café
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