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Private tour in Paris Frederic B
The Cradle 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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A Tale of Two Islands
Overview of your Paris tour
Ever wondered where the soul of Paris truly lives? Join me at the very beginning—the spot where the first Parisians claimed their home on the river. This isn't just a history lesson; it's a stroll through two distinct worlds. We’ll start by paying our respects to the "Grand Dame," Notre-Dame Cathedral, before wandering through the fragrant Flower Market. Then we’ll step into the 13th-century magic of Sainte-Chapelle, a glass-and-stone masterpiece that remains the city's delicate Gothic jewel. We’ll balance that beauty with the darker shadows of the Conciergerie and find a moment of quiet in the cinematic elegance of Place Dauphine. After a slow walk along the Seine’s banks, we’ll cross the water to explore the tangled medieval lanes of the Latin Quarter, finally ending our journey on the tranquil Île Saint-Louis. With its 17th-century mansions and cozy "village" atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to see how a tiny island settlement transformed into the capital of the world. Ready to step back in time?
Your Paris tour itinerary
- Meeting Point: Métro Cité - Conciergerie: From a medieval palace to a Revolutionary prison - Place Dauphine: The "hidden" triangular square favored by locals - River Banks: A stroll along the Seine for a different view on the city - Quai des Orfèvres: Paris’s most famous police station - Latin Quarter: A brief incursion into the medieval Paris - Notre-Dame: The resilience and rebirth of the cathedral - Île St-Louis: Exploring the "refined" island and its narrow, aristocratic streets
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Type: Walking
Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)
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7 Parvis Notre-Dame - Place Jean-Paul-II, 75004 Paris, France
We'll meet in front of the stairs leading down to the Crypte Archéologique de l'İle de la Cité (we won't visit the museum, but it's an easier meeting point for this crowded place )
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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