Who are Greeters?
Greeters are local residents who love their town and wish to be of help to small groups of tourists in its discovery in an unusual way and can share with outside visitors their knowledge of places of interest & local attractions.

The English word "greeter" means "host, someone who receives".

Notwithstanding the fact that none of these town residents are professional tour guides, they are well equipped in passing along their Town’s deep personal knowledge to the visiting guests.
They can give recommendations and provide advice about the best places worth of discovery, therefore recommending visits to spots that tourists may rarely have heard about and often never get to visit/see.

Concept's origin:
Lynn Brooks, a New Yorker, came up with the concept and idea of Greeters in the 1990s.
From then onwards this new form of tourism, based on user-friendliness and meeting each other, has spread out and continues to grow throughout the world.

How to book a guided tour?
Keep in mind that it’s free of charge.
Visit the web site of the Departmental Tourist Board, click on the link under Greeters de Douce Banlieue and then on the link “Requesting a stroll with Paris Greeters”.
- Complete the form, specifying in the Additional Comments box that you would like to walk through the town in the company of a Greeter de Douce Banlieue.
- Submit your request at least two weeks before the date of your visit.
- The Greeter will then inform where he will to meet you (usually at the exit of a metro station) at a set date and time.

Contact: Michael Duarte