About Caroline
Bonjour et bienvenue à Paris! I grew up in Burgundy and never imagined living in a big city, yet I’ve been here for 24 years. I love its beauty, lifestyle, and even fell for a Parisian. I adore meeting travelers and sharing it all so you’ll feel at home.
Years of experience & specialties
12 years of experience as a guide specializing in history and art history.
Languages I'm fluent in
French and English.
Favorite local cuisine
Steak Tartar and French Fries!
Favorite things to do in Paris
Stroll and stop for coffee on a terrace or in the Tuileries Garden.
Private tours with Caroline
Places Caroline recommends in Paris
Church of Saint-Germain-des-Prés
Religious LandmarksSaint-Germain-des-Prés
Musée Jacquemart-André
Museums8th arrondissement
Cimetière de Montmartre
Historic LandmarkMontmartre
Jardins des Archives Nationales
ParksLe Marais
Passage Choiseul
Markets2nd arrondissement
Square des Batignolles
Parks17th arrondissement
Villa La Roche
Historic Landmark16th arrondissement
Trouville-sur-Mer
On the Water
Musée de l'Orangerie
MuseumsSaint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Gran Mezquita de París
Historic Landmark5th arrondissement
Musée d’Art Moderne de Paris
Viewpoints16th arrondissement
Cité de l’architecture et du patrimoine
Museums16th arrondissement
Les Résidents
Fine Dining17th arrondissement
La Succursale - Villiers
Casual17th arrondissement
The Crêperie
Casual5th arrondissement
Le Coin du Rocher
Bistros17th arrondissement
LouLou Montmartre
CasualMontmartre
OLYSSE • café & brunch every day
Bakeries/Cafes17th arrondissement
Enza Famiglia
CasualSaint-Germain-l'Auxerrois
Le Potager de Charlotte
Casual17th arrondissement
Mokus l'Écureuil
Casual16th arrondissement
Coretta
Fine Dining17th arrondissement
Le Shack
Casual8th arrondissement
Caroline on the Gaido blog
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