Explore Paris Beyond the Tourist Trail with Croque Brique
Tired of the usual tourist spots? Discover the hidden architectural gems of Paris with Croque Brique. Our guided walking tours take you through lesser-known neighborhoods, offering a unique perspective on the city’s modern history and urban evolution.
After years in the fast-paced world of online media, I chose to slow down and walk — quite literally — through the overlooked corners of Paris and its suburbs. My goal? To reconnect people with the spaces they live in and visit, through insightful, cross-disciplinary tours that blend architecture, history, sociology, and storytelling.
Hugo Trutt – Founder & Guide @ Croque Brique
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What Makes Croque Brique Tours Unique?
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Routes: Explore the « deep-south » districts of Paris (13th, 14th, and 15th arrondissements) and architectural gems from the Paris region, uncovering architectural wonders and urban stories often overlooked by traditional guides
- Cross-Disciplinary Approach: Our tours blend architecture, urbanism, sociology, geography, pop culture, and nature, providing a holistic understanding of the neighborhoods we visit.
- Engaging & Lively Tours: Forget monotonous speeches. Our tours are dynamic, interactive, and designed to keep you engaged throughout the journey.
- Secured payment: we will arrange upfront a secured payment link and clear
« The funkiest architectural guide in Paris right now »
Yann Motreff – architectural curator @ Beton Festival
Weekday Tours Available
While our tours are typically scheduled on Saturdays (in French, sorry), we offer weekday slots upon request. Whether you’re visiting Paris for business or leisure, we can accommodate your schedule.
Featured Tours
- Le 13th Arrondissement: Concrete Utopias : Walk through a district that reimagined urban living in the 1960s and ’70s. Learn about the era’s architectural dreams and the social dynamics that shaped this unique part of Paris.
- Ivry-sur-Seine brutalist wonderland : Explore the remarkable architectural legacy of Jean Renaudie and Renée Gailhoustet, whose radical designs aimed to humanize mass housing.
- Belleville to Place des Fêtes: Follow the hillside streets of this working-class, cosmopolitan neighborhood, where old village charm meets bold modernist experiments.
- La Défense Business District :Go beyond the glass and steel: uncover the human stories and artistic vision behind Europe’s largest business district.
- BNF & Station F District: Explore the transformation of Paris’s « New Left Bank, » a vast urban project built atop former rail yards and factories. Discover the architectural works of Le Corbusier, Norman Foster, and Jean Nouvel.
Gift Cards Available
Looking for a unique gift?
Croque Brique offers gift cards for our tours, allowing your friends or loved ones to experience Paris in a whole new way. Contact me in advance so I can send you a paper voucher by mail.
Price for a 2h private tour (up to 15 guests) in English starts at 250 €, with secured payment.
Book Your Tour Today
Ready to embark on a memorable architectural journey? Visit our website to view available tours and make a reservation. For weekday bookings or private tours, feel free to contact us, and we’ll tailor an experience just for you.
