Paris, the city of love? Yes, but it's not just a postcard version. Behind the wrought-iron balconies and neatly lined cafés, the capital has long been a playground for pleasures, taboos, and double lives. With its erotic tour, Miss Parisette invites you to scratch the surface and tell another story: the story of desire, ever-present, coded, sometimes hidden, but always deeply Parisian. And spoiler alert: you'll never look at certain streets the same way again.
Departure from Place Saint-Georges
The tour begins at Place Saint-Georges. An elegant setting, almost too neat, and yet. This is where one of the most powerful courtesans of the 19th century and Paul Gauguin, Païva, is said to have lived. A perfect embodiment of that Paris where power, money, and desire intertwine.
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Right from the very first moments, the tone is set: behind every facade lies a less obvious story. Miss Parisette reveals a different map of the capital, filled with hidden addresses, coded pleasures, and tales that have long remained in the shadows.
Pigalle, a collective fantasy and historical reality
Next stop, Pigalle. Not the tired neon one, but the place that made all of Paris vibrate. Here, Miss Parisette breaks down stereotypes to tell the story of a neighborhood that has long been at the heart of nightlife and libertinism. One can feel the shadow of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, an iconic figure of the area, as well as emblematic places like Divan du Monde and La Nouvelle Ève.
Just a stone's throw away, the very discreet Villa Frochot, closed off to the public, housed one of the first Asian cabarets in the capital since 1910.
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A street apart, where cozy evenings were held, sometimes disguised as innocent literary gatherings attended by Charles Baudelaire or Alexandre Dumas. Another key place: the Chat Noir, often seen as one of the first spaces where homosexuality was discussed more freely in the artistic Paris.
Brothels, Chic and Trouble
This is undoubtedly the most fascinating part of the visit. The Parisian brothels, far from the somewhat grim image one might imagine, were true institutions, often luxurious, frequented by the elite. Miss Parisette describes these places like movie sets: stage designs, rituals, hierarchies… but never forgetting the reality behind the scenes. Because behind the fantasy, there is also a much more complex social reality.
As the tour progresses, we discover that one of the first brothels was dedicated to…BDSM practices were located at 9 Mazarin Street, in a neo-Gothic decor, and attracted a carefully selected clientele. A place that has now vanished, but whose story continues to fascinate. Especially since it was located across from the current Hotel Amour.
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Eroticism, everywhere (even where you don't see it)
Engravings, architectural details, hidden symbols in artworks… The visit reveals just how present eroticism is in Paris, often in places you wouldn't suspect.
You'll also discover a whole parallel literature: the Pink Guide, a true pleasure address book, the Catalogs of Love Prices that detailed practices and their costs, or the famous Guide to Pleasures. An underground, codified culture, almost administrative.
It's also impossible not to mention Salvador Dalí and his work The Great Masturbator, or even André Gill. Today, these themes continue to be explored by contemporary voices like Maïa Mazaurette.
Finally, the visit also includes iconic places of the Parisian queer scene, such as the club Chez Moune, which is considered one of the first lesbian clubs in the capital.
We finish in style at one of the highest places of eroticism, once a brothel and now regarded as the most romantic hotel in the world... I’m talking about the Maison Souquet. Behind its plush doors, the fantasy has never truly disappeared. It has simply transformed into discreet luxury.
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A visit that feels like a story
What really makes the difference is the tone. Not academic, never awkward, always just right. Miss Parisette shares her tale like a podcast you’d listen to while walking, with just the right amount of humor, tension, and thoughtful details. Always attentive, she tailors her speech to the group, their reactions, and their questions. The tours are offered in French, English, Spanish, Russian, and Italian. On the format side, there are two options: private for a customized experience, or in a group every Monday at 2 PM. Count on €25 per person, with a minimum of five participants.
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Miss Parisette, a guide like no other
Author and history enthusiast, Miss Parisette has made it her specialty to uncover hidden stories that offer a fresh perspective on Paris. And it’s not just a well-marketed whim: she has been recognized among the top 100 Women of Culture in France, named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres, and awarded Cultural Travel Expert of the Year 2025. So you can bet she knows her stuff.
Is it a thumbs up from Le Bonbon?
Absolutely yes! Because this is exactly the kind of experience we adore: a bit quirky, very Parisian, clever without being pretentious, and with that little twist that makes all the difference. In short, a visit that ticks all the boxes: learning something new, getting caught up in the moment, and leaving with the feeling of having discovered a Paris that even locals don’t know well.