Excellent tour through a fascinating neighborhood

Allison was wonderful! We spent about two hours walking through Belleville, one of the neighborhoods away from the center of Paris. She regaled us with stories about the neighborhood’s sometimes seedy past, and showed us what makes the neigborhood unique. On top of it all, she gave out some really good restaurant recommendations along the way. I lived in this neighborhood for a while, and I thought I knew it well, but I learned a lot from her. This was a great tour for someone like me, who already knows a bit about Paris, or is looking for a new perspective on the city.

– Lava

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