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Paris Welcome Walk: Monuments Along the River
The exact Seine River route I lead in person, distilled into a digital guide you can use on your phone today.
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The Seine River is the lifeblood of Paris, and this comprehensive walk along its banks is hands down my favorite route in the city.
Perfect for first-time visitors who want to understand Paris's soul, and equally rewarding for regular visitors ready to dive deeper into 2,000 years of hidden history.
This is the Paris Welcome Walk, and I've just turned it into a digital guide you can use anytime. Complete with café recommendations, transportation tips, and an interactive map to guide you from location to location.
Beth L.
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"I loved our time with James. He made our short time in Paris so fulfilling and fun! All of my interactions and communications with James were excellent and he was beyond helpful in helping me navigate the city and plan our trip, above and beyond the tour he led for our group. Our walking tour was truly one of our trip highlights. I can’t recommend James enough!"
Lucas K.
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"Amazing experience, highly recommend anyone visiting Paris to consider a day, an afternoon or an evening with James and Paris Love Affair! Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and family friendly with insights to make you feel like a local!"
Gloria C.
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"Marais is a lovely region to explore. James, our guide made it interesting and fun. He's a great storyteller. I enjoy learning about the hidden gems, the background of some lesser known buildings and even some historical information about local cafe. This was my 2nd tour with him. We did a private tour. As a photographer he sees the world with a wondrous perspective."
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Most visitors wander the Seine and see "just another bridge" or "just another building." My private guests pay $350+ to hear the scandals, secrets, and history that bring those stones to life.
This guide is my way of giving you that $350 "insider" perspective for just $7. You aren't just buying a map; you're buying the years of research and hundreds of walks I’ve done on this route. You get the professional storytelling and more, all while keeping $343 in your pocket for a great dinner later.
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Rich photography and detailed stories let you explore Paris virtually, even from your living room.
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Public transport tips, best taxi services, curated restaurants, cafés, and a special ice cream shop!
2,000 Years of Hidden Parisian Stories Along the Seine
As a walking tour guide in Paris, I've distilled everything I know into what I believe is the ultimate walk in Paris.
This guide is your key to experiencing Paris alongside a professional tour guide, with stories that will make you see the city through completely new eyes.
Following the Seine River, the true lifeblood of Paris, this route takes you past the city's most iconic monuments while revealing hidden corners that most visitors never discover.
Perfect for first-time visitors wanting to understand the city's essence, and equally interesting for frequent visitors who crave the deeper stories behind familiar facades.
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Meet James, Your Paris Storyteller
As a professional photographer and walking tour guide, I know every corner of the Seine route, from the hidden passages near Notre-Dame to the perfect spot to photograph the Eiffel Tower.
What makes this guide special? It's built from real experience leading hundreds of walks along this exact route. I've tested every restaurant recommendation, discovered the best photo angles, and fine-tuned these stories through countless tours.
Now you get all of that knowledge in your pocket, whether you're visiting Paris or exploring from home.
Julia - USA
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"We loved this tour so much that if we return to Paris, we would definitely book with him again! James was knowledgeable, fun, and flexible!"
Beth L - USA
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"I loved our time with James. He made our short time in Paris so fulfilling and fun! All of my interactions and communications with James were excellent and he was beyond helpful in helping me navigate the city and plan our trip, above and beyond the tour he led for our group. Our walking tour was truly one of our trip highlights. I can’t recommend James enough!"
Noah - USA
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"James was an incredible guide with so many stories of Parisian history! The tour is a fun way to see a lot of the city you may not normally go to, and hear stories at each stop. Highly recommend!"
David K - UK
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"James was a great guide and we had a lot of fun! This is a great way to see some off the beaten path sights and learn more about the neighborhoods and history. I would highly recommend this."
Sarah - USA
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"This was a well led tour with a great tour guide and company! James was our guide and his anecdotes about Paris and its history made the tour!"
Lisa - USA
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"Such a great experience! James was full of genuine excitement and his love of Paris was so evident in his super story telling. We learned so much history and his knowledge of many different areas in the city made it very interesting the entire time. Just a great way to see so many things on one tour. Highly recommend!"
Ella - USA
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"A well thought out and comprehensive tour of hidden gems of Paris. James was a great guide on the bike and very entertaining and passionate about Paris. The stops were well timed and the route felt safe and manageable. Despite having been in Paris a number of times before, we have discovered new favourite places to return to. Highly recommend the tour."
Cynthia - USA
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"James was absolutely amazing and knew so much about the history of Paris. He showed us so many hidden areas with great information/stories that we would have never seen on our trip. He connected well to all the members of our group. James was also very helpful in giving great ideas for restaurants, bakeries, picnic spots and fun things to do in Paris. We are so happy we did this tour!! Don't miss this opportunity!!"
Adrienne - USA
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"Our guide James made the tour. He clearly loves Paris and is extremely knowledgeable. If we wanted to know history, he knew the history. If we wanted to just see the sites that was fine too. He had wonderful stories about the background of each sight as well and best of all he took us to several places that his family loves to go to. We went to a restaurant he recommended for our last night in Paris. It's going to be the memory of a lifetime!"
Aaron - USA
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"James was a great and patient guide adding so much fun to our time in Paris. Highly recommend this tour."
Marc T - USA
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"My wife and I are both tour guides, and we know a pro when we meet one. Our guide, James, is an American who passionately relates not just French locations and history, but his personal stories of Paris. We loved his enthusiasm, his depth of knowledge, his care for those on the tour and for the neighborhoods through which he roams. He mixed interesting historical tales with modern updates and personal reflections which we found far more interesting than a simple recitation of dry facts."
Jen C - USA
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"James was absolutely the best tour guide. We had an amazing first day in the area. He is very knowledgeable and his delivery of the information is engaging and"
Beatriz A - Spain
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"James was a great tour guide. Excellent! Pays attention to details and points out many interesting sites of Paris. Highly recommended!"
Devon H - USA
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"James was so amazing! James guided us all through the city, providing great views, history, and funny jokes. Highly recommend!"
Abby T - UK
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"James, thanks for a great tour today. It was a trip highlight. Will be recommedning!"
Gregory T - UK
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"What an amazing tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable with interesting stories to share."
C Kerger - AU
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"Even though it rained for most of our tour we all enjoyed it immensely. Our guide, James was funny and interesting and our 12 twins really liked him. I wish we had done the tour at the start of our stay as he showed us many places I would otherwise never have visited and lots of places I would like to go back to, so we could spend more time there."
AJ C - DE
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"Very nice tour with James! He knows much about the city and the hidden spots and gems. He gives us much information about history of some spots and is a very relaxed guy. Thank you again James!"
Cosmo - USA
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"James was great - so knowledgeable and friendly and fun. A lot of fun facts about lesser known areas of Paris - highly recommend!
Whit B - USA
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"Bonjour James, Thank you for a fantastic day, we all had a great time this afternoon. Your passion and knowledge made the tour extra special for all of us."
Daniel Z - USA
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"We had a very nice Tour with James. He showed us the hidden places of Paris. It was very interesting and entertaining. Can highly recommend the tours."
David O - USA
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"Great experience. Great value, great guide, and tremendous day out. This tour had been recommended to us by a friend. It met all our expectations. The whole experience was handled expertly, very informative, and nothing disappointed us. Highly recommended"
Catherine B - USA
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"Very fun tour of hidden gems around Paris! Our group had an amazing time with a good mix of history, and present day context of each location we visited! James was our guide, and was both fun guide and very insightful! Would recommend during this tour on one of the first few days of your trip, so it affords you time to go back to the new spots you go to explore more!"
Helen H - USA
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"Great history tour. Very informative of the history of France while seeing the sights. Guide was very intelligent and knowledgeable."
Sarah - USA
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"James, just wanted to say thanks again for the wonderful tour last Friday. We really enjoyed seeing and learning so much about the city. You were great. We had an amazing trip, thanks for your part in that."
Dan L - USA
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"If you're looking for a Paris tour that goes beyond the usual tourist spots, James's tour is an excellent choice. I'd been reading Rick Steves' guidebooks to get a feel for the city's history, and James really brought those stories to life. It was like stepping right out of the pages and into the actual locations. James himself is clearly passionate about Paris and its history. He shared interesting facts and anecdotes throughout the walk, but it never felt overwhelming."
Leslie O - USA
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"The walk along the Seine River was so beautiful! We saw all the major landmarks, but I especially enjoyed the hidden gems James pointed out, we would have missed out quite a lot without him. James was a knowledgeable and fun guide. He shared fascinating insights into Parisian history and culture, all delivered with a touch of humor so it was entertaining."
Lauren H - USA
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"James, thanks so much for all of this. You have already made our trip a success. We really enjoyed learning more from you, but also really enjoyed your company. We made the right decision to have you show us Paris. You have a lot of fun facts that will stick with us."
Craig G - USA
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"Fabulous tour guide! James is well spoken, helpful, patient and knows the place really well! I would absolutely use him again for a city tour! Wonderful experience and I now consider him a friend."
Ashley C - USA
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"The stuff you read about in all the guide books and online blogs don't give the experience James provides. You learn and see things that make your trip arguably one of the most memorable visits. James has a communication style and warmth about him that my entire family loved. He became like a family member at the end and we were just so lucky to have him as our guide. At recommendation!"
Kristy P - USA
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"This tour was excellent! Whether it is your first time in Paris or your 10th, I recommend it to everyone. James was a great tour guide. His knowledge, friendliness, and love for Paris were evident throughout the tour. The added touch was getting photos taken of myself during the tour by James, who is a professional photographer. 12 out of 10 stars!"
Lucas K - USA
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"Amazing experience, highly recommend anyone visiting Paris to consider a day, an afternoon or an evening with James and Paris Love Affair! Knowledgeable, professional, friendly and family friendly with insights to make you feel like a local!"
Bill M - USA
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"We recently traveled to Paris. While there, we took a walking tour of Paris. James was the perfect guide. He was great with the kids and made the tour interesting for the whole family. You could tell he was a Dad too. We really enjoyed the sights and learning about the history. Thanks, James!!"
Shaun L - USA
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"Paris is made to be photographed, and it was an honour to see it through the eyes of a photographer who loves the city so much. HIGHLY suggested to those who want to honour and remember Paris."
Mary Ann D - USA
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"Phenomenal tour. James is a font of knowledge of Parisian history, architecture and people as well as a gifter of practical advice and tips for the best time in Paris. We loved that he listened to our interests so tailored his talks and tour for our pleasure. James also engaged us during the tour so we felt as if we were conversing with a trusted friend while gaining our insight into the incredible city of Paris. A+ tour and guide."
Jessica N - USA
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"Starting our trip off in Paris with a tour by James was the best thing we could have done. He helped us get our bearings around the city and taught us fun things about the city we wouldn't have found out on our own. Aside from being a good tour guide, James is also fun to spend time with and was very eager to help us maximize our trip. We would enjoy our time with James anywhere in the world. Our trip to Paris was better because of him. Thank you!"
Grace B - AR
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"Loved the tour! James was not only very knowledgeable, he knew how to pace the tour, asking us what we preferred, and had great stories to tell which made it fun while learning about the city. Highly recommendable! Thx James!!!"
Connie A - USA
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"James was knowledgeable, flexible and a great photographer. I would highly recommend his tours and I will definitely call him again when I return to Paris."
Gloria C - USA
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"JAMES is a fabulous host. I enjoyed his upbeat personality, his kindness and all the wonderful places he showed me. I'm going back to Paris soon and booked another tour for my sister.
