Secret Paris Tours

18/10/2024

It's 🍄 and 🌰 season again and tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon we are off to the NORTH of Paris, leaving from Gare du Nord for the forest 🌳 of Montmorency.

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22/06/2024

Your Fete de la musique 🎶 was rained out last night? Don't worry - the sunshine is coming back this afternoon and we have a great tour PLUS live jazz concert 🎷 - all in the surrounds of Paris 's luxurious spa town for the Enghien Jazz festival - just 15mins from Gare du Nord! Join us...https://meetu.ps/e/NfGNQ/xgyrX/i

07/05/2024

We may be in 🇦🇺 but it's not a 'Secret Paris Tour' without an old railway 🚂 being involved. So may I present the old Helensburgh tunnels and station - not only a place for train geeks - it's now better known for the massive colony of glow-worms that live inside...so bring a torch 🔦 and some gumboots! SOUND ON

And if you want to join us on one of our upcoming tours in 🇫🇷...check out our schedule on www.meetup.com/secret-paris-tours/

21/10/2022

Did you know there are several types of Cepe mushrooms and that they grow under different types of trees? Colours can range from white, to yellow and even bright red! All the rain followed by warm.sunny days is making for a super mushroom 🍄 season this year!

Don't miss out on exploring the forest in autumn with us this Saturday 22nd October in Fontainebleu.

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30/09/2022

Autumn is here...and that means it's 🍄🍄🍄 hunting time! Come join us this SUNDAY on a 'leaf peeping' adventure in the forests south of Paris and over a historic railway viaduct high above the forest floor!

More info and sign up over on Meetup

https://www.meetup.com/secret-paris-tours/events/288568061

12/08/2022

It's going to be a scorcher tomorrow and it's a long weekend ...come escape the heat with us and hike thru the cool to a swimming spot just along the .

Who says you can't cool off in river water just a short train ride from Paris?! Bring your swimming costume and join us tomorrow to check out this secret spot on the edge of the forest and river!

Details in the
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Ps: Yes that's me in the photo!

25/06/2022

This weekend is a NEW TOUR - in a valley just outside Paris along a river you've probably never heard of. Visit the gardens of a famous impressionist painter and meet some new people

Sunday 1pm! Sign up on Meetup or send us a message to join

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dim. 26 juin, 13:00 CEST: So you know the Seine and the Marne but did you know there are plenty of other rivers and valleys in Ile de France? Just 25 mins from Paris is the picturesque valley of the

07/06/2022

When you have the forest all to yourself and the light and weather is perfect....

If you missed last week's tour - don't miss this Sunday in the forest of Montmorency!

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03/06/2022

LONG WEEKEND hike! Join us this SUNDAY for a hike from the Loing to the Seine rivers across the forest of Fontainebleu. Changing nature, pretty villages and a UNESCO world heritage listed Château ! It's all to be discovered with the perfect weather for a day out! Sign up on Meetup or msg us privately for info.

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Sun, Jun 5, 11:15 AM CEST: It's a long weekend - so come join us for a hike thru the forest of Fontainebleu - this time from the Loing river in the east, all the way to the Chateau of Fontainebleu it

27/05/2022

This weekend's tour is a fascinating spooky/historic tour of Montparnasse cemetery! Join us SATURDAY 2pm to hear all about the Catacombs and then the many famous characters buried at one of the Grand 19th century cemeteries of Paris, Montparnasse ! Don't forget to stay for a visit to the Breton crêperies at the end! Checkout this Meetup with Secret Paris Tours with David: https://meetu.ps/e/L6v5d/xgyrX/i

Sat, May 28, 2:00 PM CEST: Join us on an adventure from the Catacombs to the 2nd largest cemetery in Paris (Montparnasse) and meet some of the most famous former residents of Paris! Paris had a uniq

21/05/2022

This weekend's tour is just in time for the French Open...we are off to the 17th arrondissement on a favourite tour of the Petite Ceinture and finishing at the 🎾 - 2.30pm at Passy!

Sun, May 22, 2:30 PM CEST: Regulars will know the abandoned historic Petite Ceinture railway is a favourite theme, but this time we are visiting a section in the 16th arrondisment - that ran until as

23/04/2022

Join us TOMORROW for a hike through one of the largest forests in France! From royal archeological remains to towering views over the valley...this is no ordinary walk in the woods!

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21/03/2022

On our Belleville tour last Sunday we saw some street art related to the war on Ukraine but our friends at have written a whole blog about some of the art being shared on the streets. Check it out.... https://www.streetarttourparis.com/make-art-not-war-artists-against-the-war-in-ukraine/

19/03/2022

This weekend's tour is the rebellious working class quarter of Belleville! From Communards to Communists, Edith Piaf and Tunisian Pkhella, not to mention the best chinese.dumplings in Paris.

Come explore the food and history. 2pm SUNDAY. RSVP on Meetup (link below)

Sun, Mar 20, 2:00 PM CET: The 2nd Chinatown of Paris, hipster bars and Tunisian patisseries - come join us for an exploration of where the 20th/19th and 11th meet at Menilmontant and Belleville! No

12/03/2022

Hi all - this SUNDAY, we are heading to the outskirts of Paris, to a magical park with fabulous views over the city but an even more fascinating past. The 'Versailles of the 19th century' this should be a museum and château of note but it's..... MISSING.

Where did it go and it's great history in the landscaped gardens makes for a great tour! Plus it's the season for wild garlic so bring a bag with to collect some!!!
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Sun, Mar 13, 2:00 PM CET: Spring is here so it's time to check out some of the large green spaces around Paris - but this is not just a park, Saint Cloud is Domaine and that comes with a whole lots

02/02/2022

Gong Hei Fat Choi! Happy new lunar year! Out with the 🐂 and in with the 🐯🐅. May the New year bring you prosperity and adventure!

If you missed our Chinese New Year tour...it's on again THIS SATURDAY. Checkout our Meetup page...meanwhile here's a little taste of the Lion dancers of Paris practicing their moves and chasing away the bad spirits.

24/12/2021

A very Merry Christmas to all those celebrating. Despite everything it's been a great year of hikes and tours - especially new ones outside the city in the nature and plenty of new adventurers have joined us on our tours this year - looking forward to making 2022 even better and hope to see you soon!

18/12/2021

It's starting to feel a bit like Christmas 🎄🎄 join us for our last tour of the year and a Xmas market crawl thru the centre of Paris this Tuesday night!!

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