Private tour in Paris Frederic B

The Artists of Montmartre with a Local Guide

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Frederic B.

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Your Belgian Guide in Paris. I won't just show you Paris — I'll help you understand the French. I'm Frederic, a licensed guide and former Cultural Tourism lecturer at the Sorbonne. I moved to Paris from Belgium in 2012, which means I see the city as a local and as an outsider: I know where Parisians actually live, and I will explain to you why they do things the way they do. My private walks take you through Le Marais, Île de la Cité and more district under the radar, through stories of art, architecture, migrations and food. Every tour can be tailored to you. I don't do museums or the Eiffel Tower — plenty of guides do that very well. Rather, I'll take you where the real Paris happens. Tours in English, French, Spanish, and Dutch. 4.9★ from 31 travellers. 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

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Overview of your Paris tour

When you think of Montmartre the first thing that comes to mind is the Sacré Cœur Basilica and the city skyline extending in front of it: a stunning view on the city embracing the Parisian zinc roofs, the towers of Notre-Dame-de-Paris, the Panthéon and the Opera Garnier. But the Montmartre hill still keeps many a secret to itself, only to reveal them to the most curious! On the top of the list of the Parisian must-sees, the district was immortalised by the many artists who lived there in the late 19th, early 20th century: Picasso, Utrillo, Toulouse-Lautrec, Renoir, Van Gogh… They all gathered in flamboyant cafés and other crowded cabarets like the Pink House or the Moulin de la Galette, which remain testimonies of these times, sometimes to featured in movies: Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" (2011) of course, but mainly Jean-Pierre Jeunet's timeless "Amélie". Follow me for a unique discovery of Montmartre in the forgotten alleys where artists still live and work today.

Your Paris tour itinerary

WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT: 19th- & 20th-Century Artists, Another French Revolution, Street Art, Mills & Ballrooms ITINERARY: - Meeting point at metro station Abbesse - Mur des Je t'aime - Amélie's grocery store - Le Bâteau-Lavoir, where Picasso painted his famous "Demoiselles d'Avignon" - Dalida's house - Moulin de la Galette - Lapin Agile - Pink House - End of the walk in front of the Sacré Cœur Basilica, with one of the best views on Paris. Note: This tour can be adapted to your needs and preference - Don't hesitate to mention them upon contact.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes as Montmartre is quite hilly! (no high heels)

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Place des Abbesses, Paris, Île-de-France, 75018, France

Meeting point at the exit of metro station Abbesses (line 12) Don't hesitate to take the elevator to get out of the metro, this metro station is the deepest in Paris, so there's a lot of stairs to make your way up! ;-)

Other details
Tour categories
City Highlights
History
Art And Culture
Family
Tour reference number
1106129
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in Paris is perfect for art enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in exploring the artistic heritage of Montmartre. It's also ideal for travellers who want to connect with a local guide like Frederic B. for deeper insights into the area's unique artistic past.

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