Private tour in Paris Frederic B

Le Marais and Jewish Paris: A Guided Walk Through History

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Frederic B.

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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

Explore Paris’s historic Jewish quarter on a moving walk through Le Marais, where centuries of Jewish life, culture, and resilience come alive. Starting from Paris's City Hall, we’ll stroll down Rue des Rosiers, pass hidden synagogues—including the stunning Agoudas Hakehilos—and reflect at the powerful Shoah Memorial. We’ll uncover stories from Roman times to the expulsions of 1394, the return after the French Revolution, and the tragedies of WWII. Please note that synagogues remain closed to visitors outside prayer times. Along the way, I’ll share stories of both famous figures and forgotten lives that shaped this vibrant neighborhood. Join me in discovering the soul of Old Paris through the lens of Jewish memory and heritage.

Recent Reviews

Edmund C.United States
June 2026

Frederic was a terrific guide. We took this tour on a post B Mitzvah trip with our granddaughter. Frederic provided us with a concise history of the Jews in Paris starting over two thousand years ago. He is very knowledgeable, flexible, and accommodating. He dealt with the parts of this tour that are difficult -- the parts about the deportations in WWII -- very sensitively. He showed us the remaining Jewish culture spots on Rue des Rosiers. And at our request he added a brief stop at the Place des Vosges. I would highly recommend this tour and Frederic in particular.

Barbara F.United States
April 2026

Frederic is a terrific guide. Well prepared, amiable, knowledgable. We had a terrific overview of the Jewish history of the Marais. So much happened there that today has been largely forgotten. I'm so glad we were able to have Frederic tell us about it all. And we also visited the Shoah Memorial. Book with Frederic. You'll be glad you did!

Steven F.United States
October 2025

Frederic was a pleasure to tour Marais with and is clearly a learned historian. Highly recommended.

Your Paris tour itinerary

Highlights of the Tour * Rue des Rosiers (The Pletzl): with mouth-watering kosher bakeries, delis, and boutiques, once a bustling hub for Jewish immigrants * Synagogue Agoudas Hakehilos: an Art Nouveau gem by Hector Guimard, the architect of Paris’s metro exits * Shoah Memorial (Mémorial de la Shoah): The solemn site dedicated to the memory of the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Private Transportation
Private Transportation With Driver
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

68 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, Île-de-France, 75001, France

Meeting place: 68 rue de Rivoli (in front of Paris's City Hall – Hôtel de Ville metro station)

Other details
Tour categories
Jewish Heritage
Religious Sites
History
Art And Culture
Architecture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1421909
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Activity level
Light

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in Jewish history, culture, and heritage. It's ideal for those who enjoy walking through historic neighbourhoods and want to connect with a local guide like Frederic B. for deeper insights into the stories of Le Marais.

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