Unconventional Paris Tours

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   Michelle C Buckner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My boyfriend and I did a private tour of Montmartre with Cédric and it was truly the highlight of our time in Paris! Cédric has so much knowledge about the city, and really gives a lot of great stories that a standard guide would skip. We spent a majority of our time wandering through the little quiet streets of the Montmartre neighborhood, with only a small portion of the tour being spent in the main touristy areas. He even spent extra time with us at the end of the tour to make sure we saw absolutely everything he wanted to show us! I also appreciated that he sent us an email with additional places for us to visit during our trip. I would highly recommend booking a private tour with Cédric for your next trip to Paris to get a more authentic experience!!
  
 
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   Rachel Deutsch 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great experience! Cedric is very knowledgeable and it feels like an informative walk with a friend.
  
 
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   Nicole Tin 
 
 
 
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   Marty 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was one of the favorite things we did while we were in Paris!  We found Cedric to be one of the most passionate, kind, and creative people we have ever met!  He really arranged a good day for us.  Due to a recent injury, I had to take things slowly, and he was very accommodating.  We "lived like a local" for the day and had a ball.  We went for coffee, visited a few local park hangouts, went to lunch, found a bakery for a nice treat, and learned a lot about Paris.  We felt safe.  Cedric was a great communicator, so everything went very smoothly.  We paid for his lunch because we personally think he does not know what he is worth. In other words, you are getting a great deal, so please be kind and treat him along the way.  If you want to get away from the craziness of the tourist traps and really see Paris with different eyes, we highly recommend this company.
  
 
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   Anna Kotler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great tour with Cedric! Fun & interesting! He toured us around the covered passages in Paris which was something I never knew about.  The tour was officially 3 hours but we were a bit pressed on time and he was super flexible and worked with our schedule. I highly recommend a tour with Cedric!
  
 
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   Laurel Kibble 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I booked two tours with Paris B-Sides: Butte aux Cailles and The Covered Passages.  During both tours, Cédric was a wealth of information across a wide array of topics. Parisian folk history, spatial anthropology, the social development of Paris, etc etc. Essentially, if you want to know how Paris came to be, I'd highly recommend Paris B-sides. Cédric himself was warm and engaging, and offered many helpful suggestions for the remainder of my trip. Both tours were highlights of my trip.
  
 
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   Shannon Kaussen 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was fortunate to spend two months in Paris last fall and did five of Cédric's tours (in order:  the Passages, Buttes aux Cailles, North Petite Ceinture, Arts & Crafts tour & Aligre/Coulée Verte).  I did the Passages first on my own and so enjoyed it, that I ended up booking four more in the subsequent weeks of my stay, bringing along my daughter (who just moved to Paris), and, for Buttes aux Cailles, my son & a friend.  I can attest to the fact that the younger generation (my guests are all in their early to mid 20's) found wandering with Cédric as educational, insightful & fun (even in the rain) as I did. This was my sixth visit to Paris and my lengthiest stay, so I really wanted to explore "the b-sides" in depth.  Thus, Cédric's emphasis on areas oft overlooked by tourists made him the perfect guide.  Each tour had surprises built in, even in areas more familiar to me plus, as other reviewers have noted, Cédric is a wealth of information on all things Paris, but, in particular, the history of the city, its architecture and how it has developed into its modern form (as well as current and ongoing redevelopment).   One of the most memorable aspects of my tours with Cédric is the conversations we had with various Parisians along the way:  an 89 year old artist, still working in her studio in one of the Passages; a woman working in the current incarnation of the Gobelins textile factory;  crafts people & visiting artists on fellowship in Romainville;  a man standing outside an apartment building in the 12th arr who had an interesting story about a former resident..people we most likely wouldn't have met were it not for Cédric, who is very personable, engaging & witty. In sum, Cédric's tours were the highlight of my stay in Paris and really deepened my knowledge and appreciation of my favorite city.  I'm returning to Paris in May 2026 with extended family and greatly looking forward to taking them on a tour (or two or three) with Cédric!
  
 
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   Steve Strock 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My wife and I booked a last minute tour of Montmarte with Cedric and had a wonderful time. He is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot, which he balanced with a great sense of humor and levity. We saw a part of the city that we never would have seen on our own and it’s one of the highlights of our trip. We’ll be getting in touch with Cedric again next time we’re in town. Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Rondie Li 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. B-side is simply the better side. ❤️ First time visiting Paris, I was quite overwhelmed by everything, even coming from another big city. Many cool attractions can distract us from the interesting details. Cédric truly delivered a tour that helped me learn about this city. I took a tour with my spouse in the 20th arrondissement, which isn't a common suggestion for tourists. It was really fun and left us with the deepest impression of this city!
  
 
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   Stefanie F 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our Belleville tour with Paris B-Sides was the highlight of our time in Paris. We loved exploring the neighbourhood’s bustling streets, public art, gardens, and hidden gems while learning how its history shaped the city. Cédric made the experience unforgettable with his warmth, humour, and deep knowledge, expertly dodging the rain and always ready with another engaging story/insight. We would absolutely book another tour on our next trip!
  
 
  
  
 
 
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