Maxime

The Philosophic Bohemian

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 33 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Hi, I’m Maxime. I was born and raised in Paris, where I studied philosophy and history. I enjoy eating, reading, learning, and climbing (join me on Sunday evenings if you’re up for it!). But enough of the basics—let’s dive into the details.

While I love pedaling quickly along the banks of the Seine—the only riverbank listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!—my true motto when exploring Parisian streets or wandering through museums is to take my time.

You might think one of my favorite things to do in Paris is to wake up early, sip a good coffee, and stroll in the soft morning light. Romantic? Absolutely. Unique? Without a doubt. It’s a magical way to experience the city before the crowds arrive. But do I do this often? Let’s be honest I’m just like you. I usually prefer to stay in bed, even in a city as enchanting as Paris.

So, what do I actually do regularly? Let me share a few examples:

I love wandering into bookshops, reading in a row the back covers of books without buying a singe one just to get a glimpse into an author’s mind.

I enjoy tasting new foods or drinks and giving my personal assessment, as if I were a food critic. (I’m not one—at least, not yet!)

And finally, I can stand for hours in front of a painting, jotting down my thoughts in a pocket notebook. Sometimes I return the next day with more insights; other times, I move on to painting entirely new.

Choose me as your guide, and I’ll show you Paris and its museums through my eyes. I always strive to blend my personal perspective with accurate, well-researched information. But the real challenge—and what I love most—is adapting my tours to your interests and expectations. Let’s explore the city together and create unforgettable moments!

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 33 hours

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Reviews

Leigh
24 February 2025
Maxine provided our group of four with a lovely walking tour of the Marais. The tour included interesting facts and insights, yummy bakery items, coffee and chocolates. The pace was designed to our preference. Maxine was a pleasure.Architecture and food tour in one
Grete
6 February 2025
Maxime fait preuve de beaucoup d’enthousiasme! Il donne des explications avec beaucoup de passion et d’humour. N’hésitez pas à le prendre comme guide!Guide sympa!
ROBERTO
5 January 2025
Maxime had a perfect approach with our family, being flexible and versatile, extremely kind and gentle. Furthermore, the information and knowledge he brought, as well as the places he took us, were pitoresque, interesting and very edifying! (History of the city, of the neighborhood, of arts etc.). We will definitely seek Maxime for more experiences on our next visit to Paris.Truly interesting and fruitful
Lena
3 January 2025
We booked our Montmartre tour with Max on a rainy and gloomy winter day. Max was a great sport, led us through hidden alleys and passageways. We stopped to warm up in churches and coffee shop. The area is spectacular and it helped to have a knowledgeable guide to discover gems off the beaten path. Maxime is a history and art buff, and will gladly engage in philosophical and cultural discussions. Book him if these subjects resonate with you too. He sent us off with suggestions for further discoveries and restaurant recommendations. Brazing January rain in Montmartre
Unknown
23 October 2024
A very knowledgeable account of the history and architecture of Paris. We discovered little streets and passages that took us to iconic squares and buildings. Maxime was pleasant and interested in our story and points of view. the Marais as you have never seen it.
Donna
21 October 2024
Maxime took me on a fantastic tour of Montmartre. He answered all of my questions with his confident knowledge. And I had a lot of questions!! He is very good natured and has a wonderful sense of humor! He put up with me looking at every piece of art at Sacre Coeur with such patience. His expertise on the area is impressive. I would recommend him wholeheartedly!Montmartre, Maxime and me
heidi
20 October 2024
We enjoyed our walk with Maxime. Interesting to hear some history about the place while we stoped on different spots for eating small delicate products on our walk. Plesant and informative walk
Timothy
25 September 2024
We had the most fun tour with Maxime. He is a warm and humorous person who was great to get to know. The tour took us through Montmartre - tasting local specialties from small shops, stopping in a park to try various cheeses and drink some wine, at the same time learning about the history of the neighborhood as well as famous artists who lived and worked there. The evening was exactly what we wanted - to experience Paris in a meaningful way. A highlight of our visit to Paris!Memorable, informative, delicious and fun
Steven
25 September 2024
Maxime took us to several wonderful food tastings. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun to be with!Maxime was the best!
Chris
22 September 2024
Maxime brought the history of La Marais’s political and theological conflicts to life by pointing out things we would have otherwise missed - bullet holes in buildings, changes to architectural style and the remaining fruit trees. He took us to a great bakery and coffee shop and gave us some useful recommendations for places to go afterwards.

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