Private tour in Paris Lucien M

La Commune de Paris : discover the last parisian revolution

4.8

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Hours icon 2 hours 30 minutes
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Lucien M.

4.9

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Hello! Please send me a message before booking, if possible, to make sure I'm available. I work with many partners, and it's possible my availability might not be up-to-date. I try to respond as soon as possible when the request is urgent, but if it's not, it may take more than 24 hours. Thank you for your understanding. Hi ! My name is Lucien and I have been a guide since 2018. I was a school teacher and now I am a "Guide conférencier" : I have a guiding licence. This allows me to guide you in the Louvre as in many other Parisian museums, such as the Musée d'Orsay, or my favorite, the Musée des Invalides. I love history, architecture and art history. I love Paris for its countless stories, impressive architecture and rich culture. I would certainly like to tell you everything I know about the history of Paris! In fact, it will be hard to stop me! I like to show you the most famous places in Paris but I will also try my best to show you Paris off the beaten track! My job is also to show you the real Paris and its real history: I will try to avoid the crowds as much as possible. My expertise in the history of Paris is mainly in the historic center: I can do circuits like the Île de la Cité; the Latin quarter ; halls ; Marsh ; Saint Germain des Prés, Montmartre; a bunch of other things. . . But I also like to go to the flea market in St Ouen (I live nearby). I specialize in the history of the city of paris and in its architectural and political evolution. And I love to dwell on the turbulent episodes of Paris, especially the many revolutions! I do NOT : guide in the Eiffel tower, the catacombs, the Champs Elysées, and I try to avoid Montmartre in the week end . To be honest, I will feel useless there because you can go there easily by yourself. I consider my job is to show you things you won't be able to discover alone! ( But that's just a personal preference! If you really want we can arrange if you have a specific request). If you request a personalized tour, I will be happy to prepare something for you! I work hard to give you quality information. Also, I try to ask for a correct price based on the Guides Syndicate grid. I can include museum tickets if you ask me. I do all my sightseeing on foot. I don't have a vtc license: please don't ask me to drive you! I think in Paris the best is always to walk during my tours. I also believe than using a car in Paris when you have a lot of other choices is a a waste of time and money and contribute to the pollution. Unless we do not have other immediate option, I will always recommend to thake the public transportation. I am happy to adapt my work to children but I am not a babysitter : I'm a professional guide and I spent a lot of time preparing my tours, so please don't leave me your children to go for a walk on your side, it's not my job (yes it is already arrived but we had fun). I'm not a personal shopper, but I'll be happy to recommend certain areas. I'm not really a foodie, but I know a lot of delicious restaurants! One last thing but quite important: I love Paris! For each local Paris is different. But above all, Paris may be different than the city you expect. For example, for some Paris is the city of luxury and fashion. Not that much for me to be honest! So I will be perfect if you want to discover the history of this city and what is behind the postcard. Master degree in Education Science "Guide Conférencier" diploma : I can guide you in all national museums. I usually don't drive in Paris and prefer to take the public transports. Please if you send me a request be kind enough to answer my messages it is very important to me, even you are not interested.

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Overview of your Paris tour

In 2021 we celebrated, between two confinements, the 150 years of the Paris Commune. It is the last of the many revolutions and social insurrections that have marked Paris since 1789. The story of this event is complex, violent and tragic but fascinates me enormously! It is indeed the story of shattered dreams, of the hope of a new society crushed in blood and flame. This is why I suggest you follow me on a thematic guided tour from Bastille square to the city Hall!

Recent Reviews

Jeff B.Canada
3 weeks ago

Lucien was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the subject and about history. Fun and a great communicator. A talented storyteller.

Fhar M.United States
April 2026

This was a fantastic tour! Lucien was extremely knowledgeable about not only the Paris Commune, and not just the revolutionary history of France, but really just about any little thing we asked him about. Given Lucien's encyclopedic knowledge, it would have been easy to get lost in the details (which did happen sometimes, almost always in a good way, from my perspective), but he always brought us back to the broader themes, gains, problems, and lessons of the history of the Commune. Especially with a story that has been so deliberately erased from official history as that of the Commune, it is important to find ways to invite people to imagine that history from the few small clues that remain on the landscape 155 years after the fact, and Lucien did a masterful job of that. If ever you have the opportunity to take a tour with Lucien, DO IT!

Cary C.United States
November 2023

Very knowledgeable and passionate about commune history and kept our interest in frenxh history.

Dale H.United States
June 2023

I took four tours with Lucien over five days - Latin Quarter, Marais, Saint Denis Cathedral, and Commune. He eliminated overlap and built the itinerary on successive days. His preparation, enthusiasm and love for the subject matter, and Paris overall, is second to none. He is a teacher by training and it shows in his skill as a guide. I highly recommend him and will definitely reach out to him next time I'm in Paris!!

Your Paris tour itinerary

We will start Place de la Bastille for an introduction to understand the complex context of the Commune of Paris. If the weather is not nice, we can do this part in a hot café. Then we will continue rue St Antoine, and we will pass near places linked to the history of the Commune, such as the place des Vosges, the church of Saint Paul, the barracks of Lobau, and we will end in front of the town hall! If you want we can do a tour on the same theme in Montmartre.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We will walk: everything must be done on foot.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Normally no need to take cash! But if you want to buy a pretty souvenir or good things to eat it's always good to have some money. But you have to know that all businesses take the credit card.
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Meeting location

Place de la Bastille, Paris, Île-de-France, 75012, France

in front of the Opera Bastille the opera. Do not hesitate to contact me with whatsapp if you don't find me.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Tour reference number
828487
Languages
English
French
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

4.8

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This private tour in Paris is perfect for history enthusiasts and those interested in the revolutionary past of the city. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide, Lucien M., for deeper insights into the Paris Commune and its historical significance.

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