This was the not the tour for us. We expected to see some lovely arcades and stop along the way at bookstores and cafés. Instead, we were rushed along as if we were late for something, and we left the 1.5 hour tour (or so it was advertised) “early” after 3 hours because we were exhausted and wanted to revisit all of the spots we hadn’t been able to stop at. The lecture portions were poorly organized and much too long, with no interactive component. We are both teachers, so this was something that particularly stood out. We also found the guide’s references somewhat problematic, such as referring to a difficult historical figure as “a silly boy, like Harvey Weinstein or Donald Trump.” If you’re looking for a fast-paced walk through and past some gorgeous landmarks, you might enjoy this tour more than we did.

Marie-Laure was an excellent guide covering the history of the covered passages & their effect on Paris society. She was a great mix of historian & relaxed guide.
I’d thoroughly recommend this tour.

great

This is our second time doing this tour with Marie Laure. I wanted my cousins to enjoy the experience. Always thorough and interesting, Marie Laure gives a Birds Eye view of the history of Paris, through the covered passages of Paris. There was lots of flexibility, and were were able to wander and browse the interesting book shops, print shops and art galleries that we encountered. Part historical and part architectural tour, the tour is a refreshing way to see Paris, away from the super popular and crowded sites such as the Eiffel Tour and Louvre. I highly recommend it!