Authentic Reviews: What Clients Say About Their Private Tours in Paris

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●●●●● Off-the-Beaten-Track Louvre Tour with Yves

Timothy O • May 2026 • Read this review on TripAdvisor

"An absolute highlight of our Paris trip – highly recommend Yves!

We did a private 4-hour Louvre tour with Yves from Broaden Horizons as a family of four, and it was excellent. He got us through all the famous exhibits such as the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, Winged Victory and more without it feeling rushed or chaotic in that huge place. He knew exactly how to move around the crowds and kept things flowing nicely.
What I liked most was his energy and enthusiasm. He really loves what he does and it shows. His stories and explanations made everything much more interesting than if we'd just wandered around on our own. It made our whole Louvre visit so much better. We definitely wouldn't have got nearly as much out of it without him.

If you're going to the Louvre, book this tour and ask for Yves. Totally worth it. Thanks Yves!"

●●●●● 4-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Chris P • Familly • Apr 2026 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

""Exceptional tour!

An excellent visit to Paris. Yves is a captivating guide — knowledgeable and completely at ease with his subject. He shares the city's history with real passion. A heartfelt thank you for a fascinating tour full of wonderful anecdotes. It was outstanding!"

●●●●● Île de la Cité 3-hour with Yves

Wander18528773275 • Couples • Mar 2026 • Translated from French • Read the original review on Tripadvisor

"Exciting guided tour

Excellent guided tour of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. Our guide has managed to adapt to the constraints (many visitors, guided tour only on Saturday morning and limited time to respect mass times). We highly recommend."

●●●●● 2-hour Notre-Dame Cathedral Tour with Yves

Pascal B • Friends • Feb 2026 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Private tour Louvre:2h

Punctual, very nice and pleasant, huge knowledge, they will show you around without wasting time.
Really recommend!
Visit for two with my 11 year old son; very educational for him and me.
Really top."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Tour with Yves • alain l • Feb 2026 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"More Than a Tour — A True Understanding of Notre-Dame

Feb 2026 • Couples
Our visit to Notre-Dame ended up being one of the highlights of our Paris trip.

I had visited Notre-Dame before, but what made this visit different was understanding it. Our guide didn’t just point out features — he explained the meaning behind them, how the space was used, why elements were designed the way they were, and how they connected to the people and history around the cathedral. It transformed the experience from “beautiful building” into a story you could follow as you walked.

By the end, I had a much deeper appreciation for what I was looking at, along with several memorable stories I’ll continue sharing whenever I talk about our trip. If you want more than a surface-level tour and actually want to understand Notre-Dame, I’d absolutely recommend booking with Broaden Horizons."

●●●●● 2-hour Notre-Dame Cathedral Tour with Yves

JennD549, Minneapolis, Minnesota • Couples • Feb 2026 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Super prepared and entertaining guide

Yves is a super prepared guide and above all very nice and entertaining. The 3-hour tour spent the time flying. I would recommend it to all people."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Tour with Yves

victor, Merida, Mexico • Jan 2026 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"It’s worth calling out: there’s a vast difference between someone who “leads tours” and someone who can genuinely teach a place.

Most of the guides out there are trained in the business of tourism and offer a pleasant enough–albeit superficial–experience that speeds through dates, highlights, and anecdotes. That’s perfectly fine, but it’s not the same as an education.

Yves is a rare exception.

What distinguishes him immediately is the depth of his intellectual formation. His command of art history from a French perspective underlies strong visual analysis techniques; it is closer to what one would expect from a university educator than from the tourism industry. He doesn’t rush you through masterpieces or rely on canned interpretations. Instead, he teaches you how to look–how composition, form, historical context, and artistic intention work together to produce meaning.

The experience feels structured, coherent, and thoughtful. Rather than overwhelm you with information, Yves builds understanding patiently, helping the Louvre make sense as a whole rather than as a checklist of famous works. You leave not just having “seen” important art, but having gained tools you can use in any museum.

Equally important, this rigor is delivered with care, wit, and humanity. Yves is attentive, responsive, and genuinely invested in your understanding. Complex ideas are made accessible without ever being simplified or flattened.

If you are looking for a quick “highlights tour,” there are many options in Paris. If you want an experience that respects your intelligence and meaningfully deepens your relationship to art and culture, Yves is exceptional. This was not just a tour of the Louvre. It was an education."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Louvre Tour with Yves • Grays Gulch • Jan 2026 • Read this review on Google

"Fantastic private tour of the Louvre with Yves

During our trip to Paris just before Christmas, our family — father, mother and two teenagers — had the pleasure of doing a private Louvre tour with Yves from Broaden Horizons. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit.

Yves met us outside the Louvre and immediately helped us navigate through the large crowds in a very efficient way, which made entering the museum quick and stress-free. Before we started, he asked if we had any specific wishes for the tour so he could tailor it to our interests. We told him we were happy to be surprised — and he certainly delivered.

Yves speaks excellent English and guided us through the Louvre with great enthusiasm and knowledge. He showed us many of the museum’s highlights while following a very smart route through the enormous building, making sure we saw the most important works without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.

What we particularly appreciated was how he involved everyone in our family during the tour. He managed to make the stories engaging not only for the adults but also for our teenagers, which made the experience enjoyable for all of us.

His storytelling, energy and passion for art made the experience truly engaging and memorable. We learned a lot and enjoyed every minute of the tour.

Highly recommended if you want to explore the Louvre in an enjoyable, efficient and family-friendly way."

●●●●● Louvre Tour with Yves

mbeukers Bunschoten, The Netherlands • Dec 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Incredible Louvre tour with Yves

Absolutely a unique and terrific experience. We did the Louvre tour with Yves and his incredible knowledge about the exhibits in the museum and enthusiasm for the Louvre made our 3 hours with him the highlight of our visit to Paris.We cannot recommend Broaden Horizons and Yves enough!
Absolutely the best."

●●●●● 3-hour Louvre Tour with Yves

Gordon D, Grand Rapids, Michigan • Nov 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Amazing Time with Yves

We had a wonderful time with Yves. Very knowledgable, very nice and friendly, helped us have a great time in Paris. Definitely worth booking ahead!!"

●●●●● Île de la Cité 3-hour Tour with Yves

Venture813058, Tel Aviv, Israel • Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Great experience!

Wow!!! Yves had an excellent knowledge base of history, the items in the Louvre, and how to best navigate the maze and crowds. Yves was also very nice, accommodating and funny. Yves always made sure we were comfortable with the pace and understood what he was saying. We had 3 hours with him, it was very fast paced and just perfect for our schedule. We saw all of the highlights and then some.."

●●●●● 3-hour Louvre Tour with Yves

Mike P • Solo •  Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Informative and "en français"

I was looking for an informative guided experience "en français" of the Marais, a neighborhood I already knew. Yves shared his deep historical knowledge, introducing me to churches, buildings and the ancient city wall, always ready to answer my questions with insight and enthusiasm. Merci!."

●●●●● 2-hour the Marais Tour with Yves

Peter C • Solo •  Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Excellent tour guide!

Yves gave us a private tour of the Orsay. He not only discussed the artwork, but put in into a cultural and historical perspective. Highly recommend him!."

●●●●● 2-hour Orsay Museum Tour with Yves

Lincoln M, Auburn Hills, Michigan • Couples •  Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Mona Lisa Front Row

Highly recommend Yves for a Louvre tour. We did the after hours tour to avoid the crowds and it was amazing. He was so knowledgeable, engaging and showed us some hidden gems that many people may miss when visiting."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Kimberly C • Couples •  Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Cold, wind, and rain did not dampen our spirits…on a walking tour.

I reserved a walking trip of Marais and as soon as we started the rain started too. Yves has the “can do” spirit and if I was willing so was he. We stopped for coffee twice and had lunch too; I needed to warm up. He also found special places to enter like the library. Yves is very knowledgeable on the history of the area. His sense of humor and agreeable nature made for a wonderful tour. I only wish I was here longer so I could do another tour with him. Thank you Yves. I look forward to returning for another tour with you.."

●●●●● 3-hour Notre-Dame to Marais Tour with Yves

Suzanna B, Woodbridge, Virginia • Solo •  Oct 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Guide Tour with Yves

Yves, was a great Tour guide. He did showed us all the must see in our list including Venus de Milo and the Mona Lisa and we also got to see the Crown Jewels shortly before they were stolen, And after the private Tour he escorted us to where we could take pictures with Pyramid. We had the two hour tour and I would recommend The Tour with Yves as a must do."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Mida T • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Highlight of Paris!

I am so glad that I came across Yves when looking for a Louvre tour guide because he made the experience one of our best moments in Paris! Yves cares deeply about art and history but he also cares deeply about making sure we enjoyed our time. He tailored the tour to our interests and was the perfect balance of insightful and humorous. In 3 hours he showed us much more of the Louvre than we could’ve seen ourselves and tied all the different sections together thematically. I cannot recommend Yves enough for any Paris museum tours! 

●●●●● 3-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Andy Q • Couples • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"A fast paced yet very informative tour

Yves provided us with a truly enjoyable and very educational whirlwind tour of the Orsay museum. Amazingly covering the classic art traditions of France through the revolution and modernity to the wonderful impressionists.

Yves quickly established rapport and made sure we were in sync with each other. Even if we are familiar with and love much of the art and history he shared, he filled a lot of blanks for us too.

Especially the more detail about the societal context and the regime of the academy and the salons was very enlightening. As was the influence of technology in detail.

We will definitely want to do Louvre with Yves next time."

●●●●● 2.5-hour Orsay Museum Tour with Yves

Lawrence, Copenhagen, Denmark • Couples • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Outstanding tour with Yves viewing the highlights of The Louvre.

We move from place to place seeing items from the Louvre collections with Yves providing interesting and historical information all along our route. Throughout the tour, Yves was enthusiastic and engaging, really making the entire tour fun. He clearly knows the museum very well and knows how to time your visit to minimize delay and maximize your moments at the key exhibits. Overall, this was an excellent tour and Yves was a terrific guide. I highly recommend this tour with Yves as your guide. You will not be disappointed!!!!!."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Louvre Tour with Yves

M R Local Guide Level 8 • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Google

"We took 2 half-day tours in Paris with Yves and they were the highlight of our trip.

His knowledge is exceptional, and he brought photos and maps to aid with our understanding of the sites and history. I recommend Yves and Broaden Horizons tours 100%."

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Île de la Cité 3-hour + Montmartre 2-hour Tour, both with Yves

Airsick1 Local Guide Level 2 • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Google

"The Louvre - 2hr Tour

We had an outstanding tour with Yves as he showed us the best of The Louvre! His knowledge and understanding combined with the enthusiasm he brought to our tour provided a excellent experience. We moved quickly from area to area while he gave us the facts and history of the artifacts we viewed. Yves was clearly prepared for our varied questions and did his best to take us through the vast museum efficiently. We followed his advice and timed the tour to finish at the museum's closing time which provided us excellent views of the most popular exhibits. I highly recommend this tour with Yves. We will arrange a Louvre tour with him again when we return."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves • Marc R • Sep 2025 • See the review on TripAdvisor

"We had an amazing visit to the Louvre with Yves!

He’s incredibly adaptable to his audience, even if you don’t know much about art, he makes everything feel accessible and fascinating. He guided us through less crowded areas so we could really enjoy the museum, told great stories, asked questions, and kept the tour interactive and fun instead of just talking at us. Time flew by!
We ended the tour with the big highlights, but along the way we discovered so many gems we would have missed on our own. I 100% recommend it!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • 2-hour Louvre Tour with Yves

Veronica Iermieri Local Guide Level 5 • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Google

"2 excellent half-day tours: Ile de Cite & sites of the French Rev. I would not hesitate to book with Broaden Horizons.

We booked 2 half-day tours with Ives and Broaden Horizons tours: Ile de Cite tour and a tour of the French Revolution sites. The Ile de City tour was the first half-day and is perfect for first-time visitors or people who have not been to Paris in a long while, such as us. We covered the Latin Quarter, Ile de Cite and a bit of the St Germaine area as Ives explained the history of Paris, dating back to the Romans. He had photos and maps to aid in his explanations and it really made the history come to life and more understandable. The same can be said for our second half-day tour of the French Revolution, Both days he also answered our general questions about Paris and suggested sites, restaurants, etc we might enjoy during out stay. I 100% recommend Yves and Broaden Horizons and will recommend him to friends and family. We learned so much about Paris and had fun doing so."

●●●●● Île de la Cité 3-hour Tour and French Revolution Left to Right Bank 3-hour Tour with Yves

Susanne, Burr Ridge, Illinois • Couples • Sept 2025 • Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Evening at the Louvre!

My Louvre visit with Yves was exceptional. His expertise and storytelling brought masterpieces to life. Yves fit all the top highlights into a concise, engaging tour, even on a tight schedule. The evening tour was especially enjoyable—it was definitely more quiet than usual, highly recommended if you want to actually learn and understand the background of the story. Thanks to Yves, the experience felt curated and personal.
Cherry on top was a beautiful sunset when we came out! 10/10!"

●●●●● Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Victoria C, Los Angeles, California • Friends • Aug 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Best in-depth tour in Paris!

Best private tour you can find in Paris, especially for history lovers! I booked a 3 hour Napoléon tour with Yves, and he customized the trip accordingly for my background and knowledge. It is such a bless to walk around Paris and listening to the story behind each monument and details. Yves is very knowledgeable and answers all my questions promptly, he also goes extra miles to explains on the things he thinks might be interesting for me.
I will definitely look for Yves again for customised tour whenever I come back Paris!"

●●●●● 3-hour Napoléon Tour with Yves

Yvette L, Singapore, Singapore • Solo •  Aug 2025 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Don't delay, book this today!

Our tour with Yves was a highlight of our 3 weeks in Europe and was worth every penny! Yves clearly knows the Louvre inside and out, and we saw so much more in our 2+ hours than we ever would have on our own. Yves listened carefully to my daughter's interests and picked up that my husband was a history buff, and he tailored the tour effectively. He walks fast, talks a lot, and knows how to zip around the crowds. Most impressive was his knowledge of art, art history, and his ability to make the art come alive with his detailed stories and descriptions. Skipping the long lines to get in was only one of the many advantages of this tour. It was hands down the best museum tour we've ever had! Don't delay, book this today!"

●●●●● 2-hour Off-the-Beaten-Track Louvre Tour with Yves

Carrie R, Portland, OR • Aug 2025 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"An enjoyable overview of Paris and the French Revolution

My wife and I took a private Revolution Tour in August with Yves on our trip to Paris from Florida. I found the tour very fun and enlightening. I've recently become something of a French Revolution nerd, so I very much enjoyed putting sights to the places I'd read about and getting a sense of scale for the city, then and now. If anyone in your party is not such a French Revolution nerd, however, don't fret-- neither is my wife, and she found plenty in the tour to enjoy. The information is accessible, and the tour covers subjects from the Revolution up until now, including the Napoleonic and Imperial eras. If you have no interest in the Revolution at all (are you crazy?), you will still get an awesome overview of Paris and the last 200+ years of history that brought it to this place in time. Yves was personable, informative, and generous with his time. The tour went an extra half hour to cover everything, and we MOVED. Wear walking shoes and bring plenty of water, because you will be walking for the full time, and if you have any interest in history at all, you will enjoy every minute."

●●●●● 3-hour French Revolution Left to Right banks Tour with Yves

Joseph K •  Aug 2025 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

Really fun and informative tour of the Louvre!

"We learned so many new things about art and history on the evening tour of the Louvre with Yves. He made the experience both informative and fun, sharing insights we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. Yves was also friendly and accommodating, and he knew the best ways around the museum so we were never stuck in crowded spots. On top of that, he was very funny and kept the tour lively. I’d definitely recommend him to anyone visiting the Louvre!"

●●●●● Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Manasi M •  Aug 2025 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Exceptional Experience. Will Book Again!

Absolutely outstanding experience with Yves! From start to finish, he exceeded our expectations. We joined him for three tours during our trip, and each one was memorable, fun, and packed with fascinating insights. If you’re considering booking with Yves, don’t hesitate. It’s one of the best decisions you can make for your trip. We’ll 100% book with him again when we come back!"

●●●●● Louvre Museum + Orsay Museum + Rodin Museum, the three tours with Yves

Linus S • Jul 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"10/10 Louvre Tour – Worth Every Minute!

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of taking a 2-hour evening tour of the Louvre with Yves — and it was unforgettable! In fact, he went above and beyond, generously giving us more than two hours of his time.

Yves was so warm and welcoming from the start, and his knowledge of the museum and its art was nothing short of incredible. The Louvre is massive and can be overwhelming, but he made sure we saw many of its most iconic masterpieces while also sharing fascinating stories and insights we never would have learned on our own.

Trying to condense the highlights of such a vast museum into just two hours is nearly impossible, but Yves masterfully crafted an experience that was engaging, educational, and stress-free. Without him, my wife and I would have been completely lost — both literally and in terms of what to prioritize.

10/10 would recommend Yves to anyone, and we would absolutely book him again, next time for an even longer tour!"

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves • David B • Aug 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"BOOK THESE TOURS!

The time spent with Yves on a walking tour of Paris and a separate Louvre tour, was instrumental to giving us a foundation upon which we can now more fully appreciate this wonderful city of Paris. Yves has an expansive knowledge of art, architecture, history and culture...he also has wit, charm and a sense of humor that keep every moment of his tours entertaining as well as enlightening. He is punctual, flexible, and energetic...and delivers the best value in personalized tours in Paris!"

●●●●● 3.5-hour Paris Essentials tour and 2-hour Louvre Tour with Yves

  Mike B • Jul 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Private Louvre Tour

Jun 2025 • Solo Yves gave me the perfect introduction to the Louvre, enriching my own explorations later that afternoon. I particularly enjoyed the interactive nature of the tour, which felt more like a conversation than a lecture. The real magic of the tour was its departure from the standard route, focusing on galleries where he could share the most compelling details. Yves masterfully blends a scholarly knowledge of the art with a delightful sense of humor; any future trip I take to Paris will absolutely include another tour with him!"

●●●●● One hour +  Louvre Custom Tour with Yves • Vincent T • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Such a wonderful guide, for children as well as adults!

As my 13-year-old says, "Yves was the G.O.A.T." The way he could engage my boys (11 and 13) during a 3-hour walking tour and also a 2-hour tour of the Louvre was truly impressive. We haven't done a great job of teaching them about art/architecture in their lives so far and I was so worried they would be kind of "checked out" (they were also super tired) but he was wonderful with them, and they were riveted the whole time. He ascertained immediately how to best reach them (i.e., he knew just exactly what facts/stories would pique their interest, and how to make them laugh). I loved that, later during our trip, our son entered a cathedral and told me, "Mom, this is an example of flamboyant gothic." He definitely wouldn't have known or had any interest in this topic before our tour with Yves. I learned so much during our tours as well. We are now recommending him as tour guide to everyone we know."

●●●●● Custom Tour from a Marais Place des Vosges hôtel to Latin Quarter with Yves

Colby H • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"No doubt my favorite Louvre tour!

Yves was amazing, very entertaining and funny and knew so many “off the beaten path” treasures as well as being so effective that we squeezed in extra works we thought we were never going to get to see. Would recommend 1000%"

●●●●● Off the Beaten Track Louvre Tour with Yves

Jay Galway, Ireland • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Never Disappoints!

Yves never disappoints! This is now the third time we've hired him to take us around for a tour that has exceeded expectations each time. We'd been with him in Orleans and done a tour of Saint Germain des Pres in Paris, but this time around, after having researched his new tour of our own neighborhood, the Quartier Latin, we were left really pleased. Yves manages to incorporate many different artistic movements with the political and economic winds of the time to tell a great, cohesive story for wherever we've gone with him. I can't recommend him highly enough!"

●●●●● Latin Quarter 3-hour Tour with Yves

Brian, Madison, Wisconsi • Friends • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Fantastic Napoleon & French history tour!

I booked Yves's Napoleon tour for my parents and two brothers (unfortunately I couldn't join). They really enjoyed the tour! Yves was very knowledgable, enthusiastic and animated, and he showed them a side of Paris that they would otherwise never have seen.
Thanks also to Yves for being very communicative and helpful during the booking process."

●●●●● 2.5-hour Napoleon in Paris Tour with Yves

Brónagh C • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Unforgettable Louvre tour with Yves!

We'd been to the Louvre before but we wanted a special experience for our teenage granddaughters. Yves delivered in spades! He gave us insights into art history, art curation and even art chemistry! He made on the spot changes to the tour to incorporate our granddaughters' sudden interest in baroque architecture (thanks to a tour of the Opera Garnier the previous day) and my wish to squeeze in the Caravaggios as an appetiser to the major Palazzo Barbarini exhibition we'd see in Rome the next week.
The girls enjoyed their personally curated tour, Yves was engaging and entertaining, and we oldies appreciated the new insights he gave to art we'd previously experienced. The girls really took in the information he imparted and demonstrated this in the observations they made later at museums in Rome and London.
And he was better value than a small group tour - which are pretty good, I admit, but imagine having your own personally created tour, with the ability to pivot at your whim.
Just go for it, you won't be disappointed!"

●●●●● Louvre Tour with Yves

Karen M • Sep 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"The best tour guide!

I loved my whole morning with Yves! He showed me all the historical landmarks of Paris and gave me a morning of history I'll never forget. I can't wait to return to Paris!"

●●●●● Custom tour from a Saint Germain-des-Prés hôtel with Yves

Anne H • Solo • Jun 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Louvre Museum at Night!

Yves brings the tour to life for you at "Night'.

In your lifetime you owe it to yourself to see the sights. When you do? Treat yourself to a guided tour with Yves!
Yves guided us through a tour of the Louvre Museum at "Night".

You will stand close and personal with paintings & sculptures as Yves unfolds rich amusing and fascinating stories. You will be totally swept away.

Yves, we thank you for a magical time!
Toni & Dee"

●●●●● Louvre Evening Tour with Yves • Darmetta T • Feb 2025 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"The best! A dream come true

I can say without a doubt that the Private Tour of the Louvre with Broaden Horizons was the BEST investment we made in Europe.

Yves is an excellent, knowledgeable guide who opens the doors to fascinating and well-organized knowledge. My advice is not to go to the Louvre on your own, because you will get lost a lot, and you will end up tired probably walking the same galleries. If you can make the tour with Louvre with Yves, you will learn like never before, and make the most of your visit.

Something I love is that Yves is not an amateur, he is a real expert, with a lot of knowledge about different periods and artistic movements, painting techniques and world history. At the beginning of the tour he will ask your interests and thus accommodate the tour for you.

We plan to return to Paris and return to take a tour with Broaden Horizons. Personally I love art and have done a lot of research, so I enjoyed talking to Yves about something we both love, it was like chatting with a friend.

PS. During our visits we saw other tours, huge groups, many could not even see the painting they were talking about. To spend on such a tour, better invest in a tour with Yves (which, by the way, is very good price!) and you will have a private experience. Your Spanish and English are very good so you will not have communication problems."

●●●●● Louvre Tour with Yves • Caro M, Barranquilla, Colombia • Couples • Dec 2024 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"My partner and I had the pleasure of going on a 8 hour walking tour round Paris with Yves yesterday and loved every second of it!

The tour was originally meant to be with a focus on Napoleon, however, after Yves learned that my partner didn’t have much knowledge in this area and I also had an additional interest in Ancient Rome, he adjusted the tour to make it suitable for both of us. This didn’t detract from what we wanted to see originally and instead we ended up seeing so much more than we originally thought we would.

He was filled with knowledge and anecdotes about different areas of Paris that I think would be impossible to replicate if you were to try and explore Paris alone.

The knowledge was really impressive, but we were equally impressed by how fun the tour was. We were a little apprehensive heading into the tour, as 8 hours is a long time to spend with someone you’ve just met. Yves quickly put our fears to rest with his friendliness, jokes and charisma. The day flew by and not once were we bored or hoping for it to be over. It was a shame when the tour came to an end.

Highly recommend a tour with Yves and we look forward to booking on again whenever we’re next in Paris. Thanks again :)"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Napoleon in Paris Full Day Tour with Yves

Dom Clay Local, Guide Level 3 • Nov 2024 •  Read this review on Google

"Fantastic experience at the Louvre

Yves is a fantastic guide!
We really enjoyed the storytelling of his tour and the way it was structured. He made it feel easy to understand the details of different periods and styles, it’s clear he is skilled in adjusting the tour and information to your interests. We loved Yves’ enthusiasm and passion, and highly recommend his tours."

●●●●● Louvre Tour with Yves • Guide66182624071 • Nov 2024 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Guided Louvre tours with Yves

I had two wonderful Louvre tours with Yves last week--which is to say that his energy, kindness, and informed intelligence are fresh on my mind. Our mutual 'discovery' of an ancient Sumerian poem--"Lamentation for the City of Ur"--one of the earliest known poems in what later became the elegiac tradition in poetry... well, that was a "wow" moment for me. (I am a writer.) That happened during our second 2-hour tour, when Yves suggested that we could simply go to the places where the crowd weren't, and I happily agreed. So much fun to follow Yves as he nimbly guided us through African, Mesopotamian, Sumerian and other sections of the museum I might never have visited otherwise. A joy. (Yves also generously took some extra time to ensure that I had a good introduction to the Italian Renaissance galleries, our original destination before the crowds dissuaded us from spending our entire tour there.) Yves is warm, engaging, and highly knowledgeable--so I can highly recommend him as a tour guide. I'll also say that the Louvre can be kind of overwhelming to navigate on your own... at least for me! So the tours I booked with Yves through Broaden Horizons were super extra worth it, and made my limited time in Paris much more enjoyable and worthwhile. Thanks, Yves."

●●●●● 2 times 2-hour Louvre Tour with Yves  • Brian C, St Louis  • Solo • Oct 2024 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Saint-Germain-des-Prés

I had the opportunity to tour Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris with Yves, who demonstrated a deep understanding of the history and architecture of the neighborhood. Take me a greater understanding of the history of Paris. The tour was extended longer than expected because Yves gave me the opportunity to know more things about the neighborhood like visiting the Library of the Institut de France. I recommend this tour and its Guide for those who want to know the Saint-Germain-des-Prés neighborhood."

●●●●● 2-hour Saint-Germain-des-Prés Tour with Yves  • Magdalena B • Solo • Oct 2024 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Terrific guided Louvre tour.

My friend and I lucked out. We had the wonderful Yves all to ourselves on a tour of the Louvre museum. Yves is so knowledgeable about the art and history we were seeing, and guided us all over the museum with energy, humor and passion. It was a whirlwind tour and we discovered and learned so much that we never would have experienced on our own. Yves’ guided tour was a highlight of our time in Paris. Highly recommend!"

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Discovery Tour with Yves  • Robin S• Solo • Oct 2024 • Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Yves is the best!

We had two truly exceptional tours with Yves during our time in Paris: the 2-hour Paris Essentials tour and the 2-hour Louvre highlights tour. He is such a wealth of information and a great storyteller that both times we wish we had booked a longer tour with him. He goes out of his way to tailor the tour to your interests and really makes the most out of your time together. My partner and I are pretty nerdy tour people who love to ask lots of questions and Yves was delighted to answer all of them. In the rare instance on our first tour that he didn’t know the answer to one of them, he came prepared during our 2nd tour with the answer! A plus is that the Broaden Horizons online booking system was very easy to navigate in English (a rarity for French websites) and communication leading up to the tour was perfect. Yves was hands down one of the best tour guides we’ve ever had, and we couldn’t recommend him highly enough."

●●●●● 2-hour Paris Essential tour and 2-hour Louvre Highlight Tour with Yves

Jennifer C  • Couples • Sep 2024 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"The Only Way to Actually SEE the Louvre!

I am WILDLY late at writing this review but a friend recently asked about our tour last year and prompted me to come back. We visited Paris in June last year and I cannot recommend the Private Louvre Tour with Yeves enough!! We did the 4 hour evening tour, and when I tell you we saw nearly the whole Louvre in 4 hours, Yeves did it! He knows everything there is to know about art evolution and art history, he speaks about 5 different languages, and was so positive and enthusiastic about it all. Understanding the significance of the pieces we saw made it so much more interesting. I was so grateful because not only would we not have seen 90% of what he showed us, had we not done a tour, we would have been utterly and completely lost in that maze of a museum. Be prepared to hustle because we booked it from room to room bobbing and weaving through the crowds, and he knew exactly where to go. He timed out the tour perfectly so that we were the very last ones to slip into the Mona Lisa room just before they closed it off for the night and we got a rare unobstructed view! If you have plans to see the Louvre, do not hesitate to book your tour with Yeves!"

●●●●● 4-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Quest61260899396 • Couples • Sep 2024 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Truly Memorable Tours

We had the absolute pleasure and privilege to have two separate tours with Yves. Our family group of four went on a three hour walking tour of the Marais district first. It was an amazing experience to walk with Yves and have the history, architecture and nuances of the city explained to us in great detail. Yves' knowledge is incredible and his ability to impart this knowledge in such an entertaining and interesting way is a real talent and was much appreciated. Three days later we took the 4 hour night tour of the Louvre. Again, Yves took us on a journey from man's earliest artistic endeavours to the great European Masters. It was both fascinating and thoroughly entertaining. His knowledge of art history is overwhelming and Yves encouraged us to ask questions if we didn't understand something. We cannot recommend Yves highly enough. His tours are truly private and he tailors the experience to your level of knowledge and interest. Thank you Yves for a truly memorable experience, if we return to Paris we will definitely book further tours."

●●●●● 3-hour The Marais Tour and 4-hour Louvre Evening Tour both with Yves

Kay W, Darwin, Australia • Sep 2024 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"A fascinating and thorough tour of the Louvre.

Yves led my wife and I on a fabulous customised tour of the Louvre that was both highly enlightening and also entertaining. He knows so much of the details of art history - it was amazing to see the formerly disparate lines of development of sculpture and painting come together in one unified timeline along side of the actual political history (although I'm glad there was no quiz at the end ;)"

●●●●●  Off-the-Beaten-Track Louvre Tour with Yves

Dave P • Sep 2024 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Walking in footsteps of Napoleon I

We had the pleasure of taking the private 4-hour walking tour of Napoleon's Paris with Yves as our guide. Yves was extremely knowledgeable and adjusted the tour on the fly to match my deep background and interests, and he pointed out little spots where French and US overlapped in the Napoleonic Era. The walk moved at a brisk pace and covered a lot in 4 hours. It was an educational adventure that I highly recommend to anyone interested in uncovering the hidden history of Paris.

●●●●● Napoleon in Paris 4-hour Tour with Yves

ghdavid, New York City, New York • Couples • Aug 2024 •  Read this review on Tripadvisor

"Yves is a fantastic guide!!

We chose a 2-hour tour in the evening at the Louvre Museum. Best way to see it as the crowds are less intimidating. He is incredibly knowledgeable and speaks English. We covered a lot of sections in a short amount of time. At the end of the day, he took us to see the Mona Lisa (can't miss, of course) and there were no crowds as it was near closing time. I would highly recommend seeing the Louvre with Yves!!"

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Gretchen Bender, Local, Guide Level 2 • Aug 2024 • Read this review on Google

"Three Separate Tours a Wonderful Life Experience

This company and its tours are fantastic
My wife and I recently completed 3 separate tours with Yves,
A tour of the Orsay, and Saint Germain ,a walking tour of Orleans and a tour of the Orleans Museum of Fine Arts
Yves is a very knowledgeable individual who makes history and art come alive
His tours were comprehensive and we felt we had an intellectual life experience
He is passionate about art history and we learned a lot about the various periods of art and what made them different
Do yourself a favor and book one of his tours"

●●●●● Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Orléans Walking Tour, and Orléans Museum of Fine Arts with Yves

bradyboy2, Boynton Beach, Florida  • Couple • Aug 2024 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

Fantastic Tour

"My wife and I did a private tour with Yves that we highly recommend to visitors to Paris! He was able to tailor the tour to our interests and knowledge level, which we very much appreciated. He went out of his way to point out a couple of unique pieces of history based on our historical interests. He is very knowledgeable and great company. Again, highly recommend Yves as your Paris tour guide. We plan on reaching back out to him on our next trip!"

●●●●● Paris Custom Tour with Yves

Robert P • Aug 2024 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Private tour of Louvre

We went on a private tour in the evening at the Louvre with our two daughters 10,13 (their first visit to France). It was an amazing experience and we were able to understand and experience in 2 hours so much more than what I did with my previous visits on my own.
From my older daughter : “ Our tour of the Louvre was a good experience as the tour was structured very well. We were not only informed of the artefacts, sculptures and paintings, but the history of the Louvre as well which very few people are aware about and focus only on the more famous attractions such as the mona lisa.” we also got a little of an art history lesson which was perfect! Well done Yves!"

●●●●● Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

rose C, Singapore • June 2024 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"An Exceptional Experience in Paris

In preparation for my trip to France, I researched official options with credentialed experts for a tour of Paris. I found Yves' website and was impressed by the various options for touring Paris and other areas of France. I decided to book the full day tour of Paris (including the Louvre) for first timers, for myself and my mother.

My mother and I were incredibly impressed by Yves' mastery of Parisian history and his ability to customize the tour based on our interests and enthusiasm. As an art and cultural enthusiast, I was impressed with the Louvre tour since we focused on sculpture (one of my favorites) and viewed breathtakingly beautiful works of Renaissance art. Our tour was comprehensive and we covered an incredible amount of ground - it was a visual and intellectual feast! Our tour truly took our trip to Paris to the next level - it was the highlight of our trip! We are looking forward to seeing Yves again when we visit France in the future.

Thank you Yves for your dedication, enthusiasm, humour, and kindness. Wishing you continued success!"

●●●●● Paris "Full day" Tour v2 with Louvre Evening Tour with Yves

Aya F • June 2024 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"In depth and extensive.

Yves' energy and enthusiasm for ancient history and the arts is infectious. We were jet-lagged and this was our first outing in Paris but he swept us along and had us enthralled. For the rest of our time in Paris we were pointing out things that he had highlighted about the evolution of sculpture and techniques. There is so much to see at the Louvre and we chose the alternative tour as our son has an interest in ancient history. It was wonderful to explore the lesser known salons and be guided to the highlights and have details explained to us that we would easily have missed. Even more generously, Yves gave us extra time to show us some of the better-known works. A wonderful tour, highly recommend."

●●●●●2-hour off the Beaten Track Louvre Tour with Yves

Simone M • Feb 2024 • Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Great Experience!

Our group had an absolute blast – it's not every day you find yourself laughing and learning at the same time. Yves has this fantastic ability to make history feel like a lively chat among friends. I left the tour not just with a head full of facts but also with the feeling that I had just spent a day out with a group of old pals. For anyone even slightly intrigued by Napoleon, or just looking for a fun, informative day out, I can't recommend Yves' tour enough. It’s history, but with a hearty dose of humor and charm!"

●●●●●4-hour Napoleon Tour in Paris with Yves

Maaz H, Bengaluru, India • Dec 2023 • Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Paris St Germain Walking Tour Yves showed us around Orleans with a group of friends and it was so wonderful we asked him to accompany us around Paris' St Germain nieghborhood. We were a mixed group of folks with a wide age range and international background--Yves was spectacular accommodating all of our requests and questions while always keeping things in historical context. I am looking forward to any and all of his tours in the Paris area and can't recommend him highly enough! It is such a pleasure to share in his excitement for history."

●●●●● 2-hour Saint-Germain-des-Prés with Yves

Brian, Madison, Wisconsin • Jun 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Great experiences_Musee Louvre & Rodin

We (four of us) took the 4-hr Friday night Louvre tour, then backed up with the Musee Rodin. Yves constructed two wonderful experiences for us. Yves is very passionate about you getting the best tour experience and a great communicator (and lovely bloke). His knowledge and stamina is amazing. We regard these tours as part of the high points of our 10-day stay in Paris."

●●●●● 4-hour Louvre Evening Tour and Rodin Museum Tour both with Yves

Lindsay A, Queensland, Australia • June 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Walking Tour of Paris through Napoleon and it's History

My teenage son and I had a great walking tour with Yves while we were in Paris. The tour was billed as a walking tour of Napoleon in Paris but covered so much more, it includes history, architecture, art, theater and just a great overview of how Paris changed from the Empire to today. Yves was incredibly knowledgeable and really tailored the tour so my son enjoyed as much as I did. It includes a lot of walking so be prepared (comfortable shoes and Water) but is the best experience I've had of seeing Paris as locals see it. Highly Recommend!">Rodin Museum Tour both with Yves

●●●●● 4-hour Napoleon Tour in Paris with Yves

Nick H • June 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Louvre, daytime tour

The tour and Yves was really a wonderful experience. Made the crowded Louvre a pleasure and taught us a great deal about history and the art within. We had a mix of ages from 6 to 75 years, thus many different needs. Yves accommodated and supported the whole group while keeping his personable and educational approach. I wish we had known of Yves earlier in our trip, we would have used him in other areas of France. We will definitely rebook and recommend Yves highly for others."

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Discovery Tour with Yves

Jeanna C • Jun 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"Van Gogh in Auvers-sur- Oise, walking tour giving incredible insight into the life & works of Van Gogh.

We did the Van Gogh tour to Auvers - sur-Ouse with Yves. This is the highlight of our time in France. Yves met & returned us to Paris, spent the day in an incredibly beautiful historic town & learned more about Vincent in a few hours than from years of research. Highly recommended."

●●●●● Van Gogh in Auvers 4-hour Tour with Yves

Jeff M • May 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor

"The highlight of our trip!!

This was the best investment and hands down the highlight of our trip!! We booked a tour of the Louvre with Yves. The Louvre is huge and there is so much to see. In two hours, Yves managed to show us an incredible amount. He is deeply knowledgeable about art history, and it was amazingly helpful to have him contextualize what we were seeing for us. We are already planning to book with him again the next time we are in Paris. Don’t hesitate—this is an experience that is worth every penny!!"

●●●●● 2-hour Louvre Evening Tour 

Meg T • March 2023 •  Read this review on TripAdvisor