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Private tour in Paris Frederic B
Ménilmontant - Time Out's #7 Coolest District in 2025
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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 Paris's Secret District
Overview of your Paris tour
Once a popular suburb, Ménilmontant is generally associated to Belleville, its neighbor, on which it depended until their annexation to the city of Paris in 1860. Don't expect any historic monuments here though! History here was made by the people and their actions that have kept the district together. And if Belleville prides itself on the complaints of Edith Piaf, who was born there, Ménilmontant prefers to have fun with the joyful Maurice Chevalier, a child of the district! This guided walk goes on the porous border between Belleville and Ménilmontant. It will build bridges between subjects as varied as street art, shared gardens, philanthropy or Matrimony. A refreshing visit, with your (very) local guide, through the green alleys of an ancient village that has been able to maintain its look of easy-going countryside over time — and that Time Out ranked among the world's top 10 coolest district in 2025, confirming what many already suspected: this might just be the best district in Paris!
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WHAT WE'LL TALK ABOUT: Street Art, Social Philanthropy, Matrimony, Sense of Community ITINERARY: - Meetint poing at metro Gambetta. - We will then discover the hidden and lively alleys - The dynamic Bellevilloise - The Belleville Hills - La petite Ceinture - Finish in front of the church Notre-Dame-de-la-Croix de Ménilmontant
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Type: Walking
Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)
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Café Martin, Place Martin Nadaud, Paris, France
Café Martin, 2 Pl. Martin Nadaud, 75020 Paris (metro Gambetta, line 11)
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