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Bonjour!
I’m Quentin, a Parisian passionate about sharing French culture with visitors.
⭐ After 3 years guiding in Lyon, I'm back in my hometown Paris... And I can't wait to show you around!
One street away from the crowds, discover a living Paris that still feels like a village ❤️ This walk connects 2,000 years of history with authentic local life.
Let's discover the places I believe you shouldn’t miss
- Notre-Dame Cathedral: how it became a symbol of Paris thanks to Victor Hugo.
- Secret courtyards and medieval houses (somehow still standing).
- Fashion icon: Le Marais is the beating heart of Paris — where next year’s trends start today.
- Revolutions & WWII: look up! Cannonballs and bullet marks still visible.
- Jewish history and memory in the heart of the city.
*Jokes included (free of charge)!
*Experience the city like a local, with insider tips
*Do you know pétanque? If we’re lucky we’ll see locals playing… if we’re very lucky, we’ll join them
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: In front of Notre-Dame, by the green statue of the king on horseback with two guards. (On the right side of the square when facing the cathedral). I’ll be wearing a beret and holding a notebook. You can arrive 30 minutes early to visit the cathedral on your own before we start :)
We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house, after beginning at Notre-Dame — the setting of his most famous novel. You’ll end the tour in the heart of several lively Parisian neighborhoods, with plenty of great restaurant options for every budget and taste.
Itinerary
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1Notre-Dame
We start right next to the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral. ⚠️ You can arrive 30 minutes early to visit the cathedral’s interior on your own before we start :)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
Paris’ City Hall stands as a witness to revolutions, fires, and rebirth.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
34th Arr. - Hotel-de-Ville
A peaceful place of memory, dedicated to the resilience of Paris after the 2015 attacks. Here, we talk about modern Paris. Its spirit, its cafés, and the way life always returns to the streets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Hidden between modern façades, these crooked medieval houses remind us that Paris was once a small village.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Memorial De La Shoah
A powerful stop that connects medieval Paris to the stories of the 20th century and today’s living neighbourhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Hotel de Sens
One of the most impressive medieval buildings in Paris, still marked by a real cannonball stuck in its wall
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A true slice of local life. We’ll see Parisians playing pétanque and if they are not here, we'll play ourselves!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Village St-Paul
A small village within the city, where quiet streets, historic churches, and local cafés show a softer, more intimate side of Paris.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Fragments of the medieval wall built by King Philippe Auguste reveal how Paris grew from a fortified town into a global capital.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Step inside a hidden Renaissance courtyard, a secret passage that feels frozen in time. Favorite shorcut of my mother :)
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Place des Vosges
Our grand finale: the oldest planned royal square in Paris
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
We finish the tour in front of Victor Hugo’s house, after beginning it at Notre-Dame — the setting of his most famous novel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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