Lucien

Licenced Guide, history lover and passionate revolutionary Parisian

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak Français, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

*Not available until july sorry!

I would ask that you try to contact me directly before booking to ensure that I am available, as my availability is not always up to date. *

My name is Lucien and I have been a professional guide since 2017 . I have been a school teacher for a short time before, I wanted to continue to share my passion about history and nice things... and now I am a "guide conferencier" : I am an licenced guide and I can guide you in museums and everywhere you want in Paris.

I can guide you to the Louvre for exemple or to the other museums in Paris ( as long I prepared them).

I would certainly like to tell you everything I know about the history of Paris! In fact, it will be hard to stop me.

I like to say I am in a typical parisian : big mouth, complains a lot but of course eventually very charming.

I prefer to talk about Paris behind the postcard : the reallity of a life in a complicated city, the complex history of my country...And I won't be very good if you are only looking for fancy things and fashion!

I am more specialized in the medieval center: I can do tours like the Île de la Cité; the Latin quarter ; Les Halles; Le Maris ; Saint Germain des Prés, Montmartre; a bunch of other stuff. . . But I also like to go to the flea market in St Ouen (I live nearby).

I can guide you in the Louvre, and the Invalides and I can prepare other museums if you have a specific request.

Please send me a message if you want information about a visit.

If you request a personalized tour, I will be happy to prepare something for you!

I do all my sightseeing on foot. I don't have a vtc license: please don't ask me to drive you! But if you really want I can find a private driver, but I think that in Paris the best is always to walk during my tours.

I am happy to adapt my work to children but I am not a babysitter. I'm not a personal shopper, but I'll be happy to recommend some places. I'm not really a foodie, but I know a lot of delicious restaurants and can recommend a lot.

I am a professional full time freelance licenced guide : I am very proud of my work. I really try to do the best I can for the guest and to personalise everything I can. This is why I prefer sometimes to refuse to do a tour if I don't have time enough to prepare or if I realise I won't be good for the subject that is requested!

In addition, in the interest of our customers, I prefer not to include any tickets. For exemple I will be super happy toshwo you the Louvre but I will ask you to buy the tickets for you in advance! Withlocals is not a travel agency and cannot sell the tickets.

Important detail: Withlocals lets the guide decide what to do in this situation so I commit here to respect what I write here:

- in case of delay of the client I would like to be very clear, I do not wait more than 30 minutes without having received news from the withlocal chat and any refund will be refused.

- if you notify me of your delay it is imperative to do it by the chat of Withlocals, or by sms (preferably by whatsapp), in any case in writing.

I can adapt if it is possible and do not worry I always look for a solution: the tour can be shortened, or even rescheduled later if possible.

In case of absence on my part, the client will be entitled to a full refund of course. This is a rare situation but I always prefer to cancel a tour if I am sick or too late rather than the client having a bad time.

In case of a problem on my part I always try to contact the client in advance if it is possible, first on the withlocals chat, then by text or whatsapp, then by making a call.

When I can't come I always try to get a replacement for me with a competent guide that I trust. When a replacement is possible the tour will not be considered refundable.

Thank you very much for reading so far, I would be happy to show you around my city and customize a great tour for you!

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak Français, English
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 12 hours

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Reviews

Michael
31 May 2025
We had a wonderfully entertaining afternoon walking and learning about a darker side of Paris. Lucien was easy to understand, flexible on what we saw, educational and fun. Lots of helpful suggestions about what else to do also. He’s very knowledgeable!Time flies learning about a darker side!
George
30 May 2025
Lucien was thoughtful, knowledgeable and also humorous/serious. An incredible guide.A super guide
Michael
22 May 2025
Lucien was knowledgeable, funny and curated a memorable day for myself and my family! We all left with a great appreciation for the building, its history as well as so many of its incredible treasures. Great overall experience. Awesome Louvre Tour!
Stephen
11 May 2025
My wife and I had a wonderful 3-hour tour with Lucien. His English is excellent, and his knowledge of French history is vast. His stories were interesting; no risk of being bored with Lucien! I would not hesitate to use Lucien again.An exceptional guide
Sharon
10 May 2025
Lucien. Is so knowledgeable and fascinating ! Very thoughtful and kind . Enjoyed immensely thank you!Best ever!
Gina
7 May 2025
Lucien gave us a fine tour, sharing his extensive knowledge about the occupation of Paris by the Nazis in WWII. He was on time, well-informed and polite. If I could make one suggestion, it would be to speak a bit slower for our American ears! We loved Lucien!
Dan Andrei
5 May 2025
Ailinh
4 May 2025
We loved Lucien’s creative stories about the legends and grisly details from history. It was memorable and Lucien was a wonderful storyteller. Not hour typical walking tour
chrys
3 May 2025
Lucien was on time- easy to understand and even used French when I asked - to practice my French language. He showed me all the most interesting parts of the market and helped me find a few presents that I was searching for. He was fun, interesting and provided a lot of info on the history of the area and the market. He helped me buy my metro ticket as the machine was broken and made sure I got on the right train to my hotel. Super guide!
Ashley
26 April 2025
Lucian made our time at the Louvre absolutely unforgettable. His detailed knowledge of specific paintings and sculptures, fun stories, and general humor made our whole night! Amazing historian with humor

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