Paris: TV Show Walking Tour & Seine River Cruise Option

Summary

Walk Paris neighborhoods from the show then float past landmarks on the Seine

You’ll walk through real Paris neighborhoods from your favorite show with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste pastries where she did, see her apartment building and workplace, and if you choose the Seine river cruise upgrade you’ll float past Notre Dame and other icons—ticket’s flexible so you can go whenever fits your trip. Expect laughter, little surprises, and maybe to feel just a bit Parisian yourself.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the light hit those old cobblestones in the 5th arrondissement — not like in the show, but softer, kind of blueish in the morning. Our guide, Camille, waved us over by a bakery that smelled like warm butter and coffee. She grinned and said, “This is where she tried her first pain au chocolat.” I’m not even a big pastry person but I caved. The layers flaked everywhere. There were locals squeezing past with baguettes under their arms, barely glancing at us.

We wandered through this tiny passageway from 1734 — I’d have missed it if Camille hadn’t pointed out the faded sign. She told us about how Parisians actually feel about all these Netflix fans showing up (mixed feelings, apparently). When we stopped at the agency’s square, a couple of kids were kicking a football around, totally ignoring our group taking photos. It felt less like TV and more like someone’s real Tuesday afternoon. The main keyword here is Paris TV character walking tour, but honestly it felt more like eavesdropping on city life than chasing Instagram shots.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much at Camille’s stories about French work culture — she did impressions of her old boss that had everyone cracking up. At Pont des Arts, there was a guy playing accordion (not for tourists, just…playing). The river looked grey and slow that day. If you add the Seine cruise option, you get this hour drifting past Notre Dame and Musée d'Orsay; my ticket was good for any time that year so I went back when it was raining and watched all those landmarks blur by under my umbrella. Still think about that feeling sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Paris TV character locations

• Visit character's neighborhood and French classes
• Walk through charming cobblestone passageway
• Explore coin and medal museum
• Stop at pedestrian bridge and busking spot
• See 18th-century square where character works
• Visit village with Columns of Buren
• Walk landscaped grounds of 17th century palace
• View Avenue de l'Opéra and Palais Garnier
• Optional Seine River cruise from Eiffel Tower
• Pass Eiffel Tower on river cruise
• Pass Petit Palais on river cruise
• Pass Musée d'Orsay on river cruise
• Pass Notre Dame Cathedral on river cruise

Top questions

Where does the Paris TV character walking tour start?

The tour begins in the 5th arrondissement neighborhood where the character lives and attends French classes.

Is there an option to add a Seine river cruise?

Yes, you can upgrade to include a one-hour narrated Seine river cruise ticket valid anytime within one year of your tour date.

Are photos or clips from the Netflix show shown during the tour?

No media or video clips from the show are shown or played during the tour.

What famous locations are visited on this walking tour?

You’ll visit places like Pont des Arts, Palais-Royal, Avenue de l’Opéra with views of Palais Garnier, her apartment building area, her workplace square, and more.

Is this Paris walking tour suitable for families?

Yes—it’s suitable for all fitness levels and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Does this tour include food or drinks?

No food or drinks are included but you’ll pass by bakeries and cafes featured in the show where you can purchase pastries or coffee if you wish.

Is hotel pickup included in this Paris TV walking tour?

No hotel pickup is not included; you meet at a central location in Paris accessible by public transport.

Can I bring my service animal on this tour?

Yes—service animals are allowed on this walking tour.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walks through filming locations across several arrondissements with an experienced local guide sharing stories along the way; stops at key sites from the series including her apartment building area, agency square, bakery location, Pont des Arts bridge; plus an optional narrated one-hour Seine river cruise ticket valid anytime within one year of your tour date.