Licensed tour guide & historian
I am Benoît Collas, licensed tour guide and historian in Paris, where I was born, raised and live today.
When I was a student I firstly graduated in law, but I quitted because I chose to follow my passion: History. Then I graduated from the Sorbonne university, and my Master thesis about the bouillons restaurants history won 2 prizes.
Afterward I discovered the fantastic job of tour guide and obtained the national license.
Besides, I have my heart set on continuing my historical researches: in 2023 I had the opportunity to publish my first book, L’Invention des cafés parisiens (publisher: Parigramme), and I am currently preparing my PhD thesis.
Client Testimonials
What my clients thought
Here are various reviews from private tours, group tours, and food tours I’ve conducted over the past few years.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
In what language are the tours?
All my tours are available in English and French.
Are the tours customizable?
Of course! We’ll discuss the details together to best meet your needs. If you have a specific monument, theme, route, or anything else in mind, feel free to let us know directly in the booking form.