Essential Marais, Paris's Beating Heart

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2026

Frederic B.

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Paris

Dutch, English, French (Native), Spanish

2 hours

Private tour (only you and Frederic B.)

Up to 10 people

Once a swamp on the outskirts of Paris, Le Marais has today become its nerve center. An essential trendy district, popular for both visitors and Parisians, Le Marais keeps more than one secret in its sleeve, which I will show you during this surprising walk!

Follow me through squares and alleys to hear about the story of this amazing Old Paris that sometimes looks like a charming small village, and where parks hide to better surprise you! A unique guided walk of the main lines of French history

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Place des Vosges

- Meeting in front of hotel Le Pavillon de la Reine on place des Vosges

St-Paul & St-Louis Church

Pass by Victor Hugo's church, close to which Henri II marked history with France's worst death of a king

Petzl and Jewish neibourghood

Walk through mouth-watering kosher bakeries, delis, and boutiques, once a bustling hub for Jewish immigrants

Small hidden gardens and peaceful hideaways

See the Marais with a different eye and reveal Paris's green side

the Gay Paris

Discover how the Marais became the hotspot for the gay community in the 1980's

Ending Point

Finish in front of the Pompidou Centre for Contemporary Art

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Private Guide

What‘s not included

Personal expense

Hotel Pick-Up

Tour Important Information

Walking tour - Wear comfortable shoes (no high heels)

Accessible to the visually impaired — Please advise in time if needed so that I can adapt the tour accordingly.

Important message from the supplier

Available from 9:30 am to 8:00 pm

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Frederic B.

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About Tour Guide Frederic B.

Hi, I’m Frederic, your favourite Belgian guide in Paris!

I am licensed guide and a 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.

My tours explore themes like urbanism, contemporary art, literature, migrations, and French culture – all delivered with warmth, depth, and storytelling.They 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 — WHAT I DO NOT DO: