Guided through Paris
Hi, I'm Abi and I'm a tour guide who's been living in Paris since 2016! I love getting to show people the magic of the city, through telling stories, answering questions and helping you get around. I really believe that Paris has something for everyone.
I love it living here! There's always so many possibilites on how to spend a day in Paris, from museums, places to eat and the different events. Every day, I find new things in the city to inspire me.
Since living here, I've gave many tours of the city, and getting to take people around always reminds me of how much I love the city.
Here you can find some of tips and tricks to visiting Paris, from places to visit and things to watch out for (like scams)
I often share things on Instagram, @abiguides, about things to do in Paris like upcoming events.
I've broken down the articles into different themes:
Personalised tours
Here you can read a bit about the types of tours that I offer. Paris has something for everyone, and I would love to be able to make your trip special!
FAQ: tips and tricks for getting to know the city
Here you can find my tips and tricks! The essential things to know on your first visit to Paris like scams to watch out for, picking restaurants and getting around using public transport (public transport is something I am passionate about)
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What scams exist in Paris?
Scams to watch out for throughout the city from pickpockets to friendship bracelets
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Paris arrondissements
Paris is broken down into arrondissements, but what are they?
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Picking a restaurant
How to pick a restaurant in Paris.
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Getting around using public transport
Advice for taking the metro and other forms of transport in Paris (buying tickets, navigating etc)
A guide to the Paris arrondissements
Each arrondissement of Paris has something unique to offer. There are countless restaurants, bakeries, museums and places to shop. Here I'll talk about some of my favourite places based on the area.
Tourist attractions
Tips and tricks for enjoying the tourist attractions around the city!
There can be a lot of negative connotations around the toursty places, espeically in big cities like Paris. But usually places are popular for a reason! Here you can find my advice on making the most out of these places.
Itinerary
A guide on how best to spend your time in Paris
Here's what I'd recommend to do based on how long you're in Paris for and the main type of things you'd like to see!
Activities in Paris
Here you can find some of my favourite things to do in Paris!
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Annual events in Paris (and Île-de-France)
Here you can find some of the events that happen in Paris each year, including one of my favourite nights of the year!
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Bastille to Vincennes
A 5km scenic walk along the Coulée verte René-Dumont
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Free activities in Paris
Some of my favourite free activities in Paris
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Is ice skating at the Grand Palais worth it?
My experience of ice skating at the Grand Palais (as someone who is not great at ice skating)
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La Petite Ceinture
Places to visit along an old train line that runs through the centre of Paris
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Parks in Le Marais
My guide to some of the best parks in le Marais
French food
France is known for their food, it's something they take seriously! Here you can find an overview on some of the important parts of French food.
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All things cheese
An overview on french cheeses, from how they're made, to the eight families of cheeses
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Festive foods
Foods that are eaten throughout the year as part of holidays and celebrations
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Galette des rois / Gâteau des rois
Why do French people eat a Galette de Rois for epiphany (6th January)?
Stories from the city
Some of the myths and ledgends of the city! Paris has so much history in almost plain sight if you know what to look for.
If you found any of these articles useful and would like to leave a small tip, you can buy me a coffee!