Secret tours and Out-of-beaten Tracks
Bonjour, I'm Pascal, your guide to Paris's hidden soul—far from the tourist throngs. Let me share intimate tours blending shadowy history and architectural wonders at Père Lachaise, covered passages, the Army Museum's quiet wings, and French Revolution haunts, timed perfectly to dodge the crowds.
Covered Passages Late-Afternoon Stroll
Step into 19th-century glass arcades with me: Galerie Vivienne's mosaic elegance and book nooks, Passage des Panoramas (born 1799, stamps and theaters), ending at bohemian Passage Choiseul bistros. Hear Napoleon-era shopping secrets and WWII hideouts as locals sip coffee—no buses in sight. and no crowds.
A 90-minute dive into most local Paris's refined underbelly.
Covered Passages Details
Galerie Vivienne
The covered passage is the most beautiful one with its stunning mosaics, rare bookshops like Librairie Ancienne Moderne, and upscale boutiques under a glass canopy—perfect for a quiet afternoon escape.
Address: 4 Rue des Petits-Champs, 75002 Paris (entrances also at 5-6 Rue de la Banque, Rue Vivienne)
Hours: Daily 8:30am–8:30pm
Passage des Panoramas
Paris's oldest arcade from 1799, charms with vintage stamps, theaters, and cozy eateries lining its winding path.
Address: 11 Boulevard Montmartre, 75002 Paris (also 10 Rue Saint-Marc)
Hours: Daily 6am–midnight
Passage Choiseul
This is the most local one offering a long, locals-only vibe with everyday bistros, affordable shops, and bright skylights—ideal for authentic Parisian life.
Address: 40 Rue des Petits-Champs, 75002 Paris (also 23 Rue Saint-Augustin)
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am–8pm, closed Sun
My covered Passage tour
During this customized tour, we will explore Paris from within. This tour is perfect for guests looking for a local authentic adventure.
Hidden Gems Museums
Army Museum
Forget crowded Napoleonic tombs; I'll unlock Musée de l'Armée's WWI trench replicas and medieval armors off-hours at Les Invalides. Stories of wartime heroines and lost colonial clashes unfold, with Seine views and a golden-hour Dôme glow. 2 hours of raw military tales, just us.
Gustave Moreau Museum
Musée National Gustave Moreau captivates with the Symbolist painter's eccentric house-studio filled with towering canvases, intricate sketches, and mystical works like Oedipus and the Sphinx. Tucked away in Pigalle, it offers a deeply personal dive into 19th-century art without the lines of major museums.
Address: 14 Rue de la Rochefoucauld, 75009 Paris
Hours: Wed–Mon 10am–6pm, closed Tuesday
French Revolution trail
Walk with me from Conciergerie’s Marie Antoinette cell on Île de la Cité to Place de la Concorde's guillotine ghosts.
We will take few hidden detours: Saint-Merri church for Robespierre's fiery speeches, plus Terror alleys—early mornings keep streets ours.
Props for guillotine demos spice this 3-hour bloody revival.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Join me at dawn or dusk through this vast "city of the dead celebrities" lined with thousands of trees, serene, refreshing and mob-free.
I'll reveal Oscar Wilde's scandalous kissing sculpture, Jim Morrison's guarded fan shrine with wild tales, plus Edith Piaf and Chopin's graves—don't miss the eerie Mur des Fédérés execution wall or ghostly whispers. In 2 hours, music legends, literature, and chills await.