A personal view of the city
The project began with a wish to share everyday Paris: favourite neighbourhoods, small cafés and stories from nearby streets.
Paris-Peshkom: thoughtfully created walks and Paris stories
I have lived in France for more than 15 years and am still discovering Paris. Here I share what I love: familiar streets and their stories, art, small cafés and everyday city life.
15+ yearsin France
Originalwalking routes
Paris throughlocal eyes
How Paris-Peshkom began
From discoveries to walks
Those discoveries gradually became routes, with stops beside unusual houses, conversations about art and an interest in neighbourhood life.
A Paris worth sharing
Other guides joined, bringing favourite subjects and routes of their own. Today you can find tours around your interests and ideas for exploring independently.
What matters to us
An unhurried pace
Unhurried walks leave time to get a feel for the city.
A personal approach
On private walks, we consider your interests and pace.
Routes with character
Unexpected streets, engaging stories and memorable details.
A local perspective
Explore the Paris that residents know and love.
We love an unhurried Paris
Our team
Oksana
Hello, I’m Oksana, a guide and creator of walking routes. Since 2014, I have been introducing travellers to Paris through its stories and the pleasure of discovery. With the Paris-Peshkom team, we create walks that make the city engaging and help you feel welcome.
Favourite places: Le Marais
Alexey
Hello, I’m Alexey. I enjoy introducing visitors to Paris in a way that feels engaging, clear and easy to talk about. My tours leave room for serious history, entertaining details and your questions, including the unexpected ones.
Favourite places: The Latin Quarter
Lina
Hello, I’m Lina. I love meeting people and showing them Paris through famous sights, unexpected stories and small everyday pleasures. From our first walk, I hope you will feel welcome here.
Favourite places: Saint-Germain
Ulyana
Hello, I’m Ulyana. Join me for a walk through Paris and imagine the city in different eras. Behind street names and familiar landmarks, we will discover events, people and a city full of life.
Favourite places: Bruges
Ksenia
Hello, I’m Ksenia. Join me to discover a Paris full of people, art and stories worth sharing. We will look closely, ask questions and find reasons to smile: even serious history has its unexpected details.
Favourite places: Around ParisHow we can help
Journal
Stories of Paris, its people and life in France.
Paris neighbourhoods
Neighbourhood guides and favourite places.
Self-guided routes
Original routes for independent walks.
Tours
Private and group guided tours in Paris.
Why I created Paris-Peshkom
Why we love Paris
We share Paris through lively places, unhurried routes and attention to detail.
How we show you the city
Through neighbourhoods, people, buildings’ stories, small cafés and unhurried routes.
Why we explore on foot
Walking leaves time to notice the light, shop windows, courtyards and neighbourhood atmosphere.
What real Paris means to us
A living city of habits, pauses, voices and favourite places, alongside its monuments.
Why we started the journal
To share notes, routes and advice that help you prepare for a trip.
How our routes take shape
From personal walks, guests’ questions, seasonal details and neighbourhoods worth returning to.
Guests on our guides
Olga★★★★★
I enjoyed the tour. Our guide was a pleasant young man, and it was interesting to listen and learn. A lovely surprise was that we were the only participants, so we had a private guide just for us! I think I can recommend you to my friends and acquaintances, and I will come back myself. Thank you for your services.
Надежда★★★★★
I booked the tour in advance, but unfortunately I turned out to be the only person who wanted to go that day :( I was very disappointed, but the organiser offered me the option of buying a second ticket so that the tour could go ahead. So I ended up with a very affordable private tour of Montmartre! My guide Alexey did a wonderful job, telling me interesting things about Montmartre and Paris and answering all my questions. The tour gradually turned into a warm conversation with a very pleasant person about Paris, France and life in general :) Thank you so much — I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Anastasya★★★★★
Ksenia is a wonderful guide. Her stories were interesting, with a fresh approach that brought out fascinating details of each place. Ksenia herself is such a sunny person. I am extremely happy! She even took photos of us ❤️
Discover your Paris
Join us for a walk and see the city through the eyes of people who love it.