Because I visit Paris often, I was looking for something a little different and found it in Paris B-Sides, devoted to walking tours of undervisited/underappreciated bits of Paris. Cédric suggested a tour of Belleville (tour #7 on his website) because my visit coincided with Open House Days for some of the artists’ ateliers in the neighborhood. This tour was really one of the most enjoyable things I’ve ever done in Paris. We met at a café first and talked about the history of the neighborhood (and Paris in general). I learned a ton in just the first hour! After that we began wandering the neighborhood and going into some of the workshops that are normally not open to the public. This was pretty amazing - definitely the highlight of my trip. Cédric is super friendly and chatty and all the artists were quite keen to talk; several of them even gave us suggestions as to what other studios to visit. And I saw where Edith Piaf was born! We ended the tour with a drink overlooking the Parc de Belleville. I had a really great time and Cédric was kind enough to email me with ideas for other places he thought that I might enjoy in Paris. If you’re looking to spend time exploring a different side of Paris with someone who loves the city and its history, I would 100% recommend checking out his tours.

My Paris B-Sides tour was a highlight of my trip in Paris. It was so much more than just sightseeing — it was an authentic look at how people really live in the city, far from the typical tourist destinations. Cedric was incredibly generous with his time and knowledge. He didn’t just point things out but offered deeper context behind what we were seeing, connecting history, culture, and everyday life. We made spontaneous stops to chat with locals, soak up the peaceful atmosphere, and enjoy little cultural moments that made the tour feel so personal and unique.The story of the Petite Ceinture, was something I never would have discovered on my own. Thanks to Cedric's passion and insight, I left feeling like I’d experienced a hidden part of the city.Highly, highly recommend a tour with Cedric for anyone who wants a more meaningful connection to Paris!

I booked a tour with Cédric based on the few reviews I read through other sources (i.e. Reddit). Whenever I travel, I love going on more unconventional tours to get a glimpse of what the life of locals is like. This tour met all my expectations. Cédric showed parts of the city I would have never thought of visiting, and it was a nice break from the crowds of the main attractions. He was extremely nice, engaged, and I learned so much on the tour. The tour is also such a reasonable price. Merci beaucoup!

I was looking for a unique Paris tour when I found Paris B-sides on Reddit. This was just what I wanted! Touring with Cedric was informative and relaxed. I really appreciated the agenda, we toured parts of Paris that I had never visited on previous holidays. I booked the covered passages tour, but we saw many other things in addition to the passages. I think that my favorite was the library, I was blown away by it! The parks were lovely and so we're the shops.

Cédric was an excellent host, guiding me through the history of the covered passages. He went above and beyond to be accommodating and answered my numerous questions about Paris. He took the time to get to know me, and the tour felt like a visit with a friend. I had a great time, and it was a memorable highlight of an amazing trip to Paris. I highly recommend this tour and will book again with Cédric and B-Sides the next time I'm in Paris.

Having visited Paris once before, and having learned a bit of French since, I was excited to spend time seeing a different side of Paris. I found Cedric through his engaging and detailed commentary on Reddit (https://www.reddit.com/user/coffeechap/) - what a character! My asks: 1) Show me a real version of Paris (my name isn't Emily) 2) Suffer through my broken French for the duration of the tour and 3) Let's have some yummy baked goods... because Paris! How do I put it? Cedric knocked it out of the park! He tailored the tour to cover the 17-20 arrondissement, showing me the less visited parks of town, the perma-culture installations, and the old railroad tracks being repurposed by the city. He was graceful and courteous in engaging my non-nonsensical questions about life in Paris, personal topics of interest, and sharing tidbits of the history that made me feel a deeper connection to the city. It is without hesitation that I would recommend Cedric and Paris B-sides for a guide to the city. The knowledge, piece-of-mind, and his company will make your trip a blast! Oh! And he definitely found some delicious baked goods!

Cédric is an excellent guide. Very friendly, and immensely generous with sharing his knowledge of Paris, particularly the lesser travelled spots. Whether this tour, or any of the other ones, it’s beyond worth it to spend some time strolling and talking with Cédric in a more local setting - would definitely recommend! 🙂

My mom and I booked the Coulee Verte & Aligre Market walking tour with Cedric. I'm so glad that we did! Cedric is considerate, friendly, and very knowledgeable as a guide. He is easy to talk to. It was such a pleasant and relaxing experience. I greatly appreciate the thought and care behind the experience and his overall attention to detail throughout the walk. I highly recommend making time for one of his tours.

We had a fabulous meander through Belleville, Cedric is very knowledgeable about the less well known aspects of Paris and we came away with a much better understanding of the sociological history of the area as well as showing us many hidden gems. He also gave us some good insiders tips for the rest of our stay. We will be back!