Neighborhood Discoveries • 3 hours 5.0 (6)

Explore Batignolles: Paris’s bohemian neighborhood

Leave the tourist crowds behind and explore a local neighborhood loved by locals for its bistros, bars, offbeat culture, and romantic gardens

Note that most shops and grocery stores close on Sundays so instead plan to visit a local food market or tick-mark a few main attractions off your list

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Explore a fascinating, off-the-beaten-track part of Paris with a knowledgeable host leading the way
  • See an unexplored contemporary side to a city celebrated for its history
  • Visit France’s first street art museum, and see where Paris’s unconventional crowd likes to shop
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at your host’s favorite local pavement cafe, restaurant or market
  • Have a local host on hand to answer all your questions and give recommendations for the rest of your trip

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

  • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
  • Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

In a city known for its tightly-packed streets and fairytale architecture, do something a little unexpected: follow your local insider off the beaten track to laid-back Batignolles. An excursion through this quirky, village-esque district will show you a side of modern Paris you didn’t even know existed. There’s Art42, France’s first museum dedicated to street art, hearty Senegalese stews served at open-air organic markets, and the Place de Clichy – a lively intersection where you’ll swivel your head between giant cinema billboards. Ready to come down from the buzz? There’s nothing pretentious about a Batignolles bar, and a relaxing glass of wine and a small plate of charcuterie shared with your host is the perfect way to end the day.

1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?

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What travelers think of this experience

Valerie, Sep 2019

Kaja was friendly, kind and very knowledgeable. She took us to some wonderful sights which were only made better with her insight and history.

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CJ , Apr 2018

Best trip to Paris of my life!

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Nathalia, Feb 2025

Hristo was a great communicator and tour guide. We got to see the non-touristy side of Paris and enjoyed walking around to see some hidden gems.

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Vanessa, Feb 2025

My husband and I tour three countries. Paris was the only one that we got a private guide. It was a local. I wish we had done it on day one in the other countries. It was the best day we had overall by far! Roffy was amazing.

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Bext, Jan 2025

He has a great personality and knows the city wells!

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Wayne, Jan 2025

We had a great tour of the Montmartre area! Our tour guide, Elli, contacted us weeks before our arrival to find out specifically what we wanted out of this tour. My wife is a photographer so Elli designed the tour with that in mind. She pointed out all the interesting and iconic places, buildings and statues. What is so special about this tour was it was was designed just for us and our interest. Elli is very knowledgeable and highly educated, as well as lots of fun! As we walked the Montmartre area she explained the culture and history of the area and was easy to understand and talk to. A great tour! Also, because we were a bit apprehensive about taking the subway back to our hotel, Elli went with us! Took us to within 2 blocks of our hotel and showed us a great place to have lunch! This was definitely not part of the tour. Because of Elli this tour was way beyond what we expected!

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