2010 Tour Guides & office Staff

Ned hails from North Carolina and brings a southern "sophistifunk" rarely seen outside his hometown of Durham. After upping his street-cred and ripping through higher education in Baltimore, he set his sights on exploring the artistic and culinary explosions happening in France's capital. Armed with a love of history and encyclopedic mind for popular culture, he’s captivated by life in Paris because it's, in a word, epic.

John Paul is from Webster Groves, MO and is in his third year at Fat Tire. He has a BA at Colorado College and a MA at Washington University in St. Louis, both in Political Economy. He loves walking out his door and purposely getting lost in order to discover new things about the greatest city in the world (Paris of course). He loves trying to immerse himself as much as possible into French culture (food, wine, festivals, language, etc.) in an effort to better understand his surroundings. Visit his blog: Living Cheap in France.

Sadie is originally from New Columbia, Pennsylvania. She attended college at Messiah where she majored in Political Science and French. Since arriving in Paris a few years ago, her favorite pastimes have been picnics under the Eiffel Tower, playing tennis in the park, and riding just about anywhere on a bike.

Simon is a Yankee-Frog, dual citizen, and will lead his tours with gusto in the face of hostile locals that you may encounter while exploring the stone, steel and glass jungle. He is a Virgo and enjoys walks in the snow, not the beach. He has spent most of his time ‘growing up’ in Paris and New York and moved back to Paris with plans to be a teacher but became a tour guide instead, as he believes that history on the go is more fun than history in a classroom.

Andrew was born in Philadelphia, PA, incarcerated for petty theft age 11, pulled it together at age 15 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison at age 24. His favorite place in Paris is Parc Floral. Unfortunately, he will not tell anyone (not even us) his favorite restaurant because he doesn't want to ruin it. His sage advice: if the menu is in English, leave the restaurant. His hobbies include biking (naturally), cooking, and reading. Andrew loves Paris the most while riding around early morning or late at night, when the streets are empty and he has the centuries old streets all to himself.

Jackson hails from California. He attended the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where he graduated with a degree in Biochemistry. Jackson moved to Pairs in order to immerse himself in the wonderful language and culture of France, and to make cycling his vocation! Jackson enjoys a good afternoon ride along the Canal Saint-Martin and is often inclined to an evening performance at Opéra Bastille.

Raised in the tough, urban jungle of central Houston suburbia, John’s is a story of love conquering all. After winning two championships with the Houston Rockets, he decided to stay true to his roots and attend the University of Houston. Upon graduation, he found the call of international exploration irresistible. Paris has been the most captivating and inspiring city he has yet to come across. John’s hobbies include fencing, painting, and playing chess.

Travel is a passion of Billy’s, and an addiction. He was born in California and when he is in the U.S. he splits his time between beautiful Seattle and vibrant Austin. He has a degree from UNT focusing in psychology, music and anthropology. He loves to write and record dance ballads, and has a special knack for painting towns red...way red. When he is not at work bicycling, he is usually bicycling, either to a new park in some outer arrondissement that he has yet to explore, or to Caravan, one of the funkiest hip restaurants in Paris. He believes, without doubt, La Ville-Lumiere is most absolutely a moveable feast!

Amanda is originally from Venezuela and has lived in sunny Florida for the last 12 years. Since she can remember, she has loved anything and everything French. She wakes up every morning with a smile on her face and a drive to learn more details and discover more places in the “City of Light.” She is always willing to share her enthusiasm with everyone that walks into our office.

Scott grew up in Charleston, South Carolina and went to Georgetown University studying all sorts of subjects but mostly Psychology and Spanish. He prides himself on being the funniest tour guide out there. His favorite thing to do is play tennis and he admits; he’s pretty good. Paris is one of the most amazing cities he’s ever been to or lived in and that is saying a lot because he has traveled to 35+ countries! He believes that there are more spectacular places, parks and boulevards than any one city should ever be privy to have; yet his favorite spot is the tip of Île de la Cité looking west across the Seine past the Louvre. He recommends Chez Gladine as one of the most delicious yet affordable priced restaurants in the entire city and no trip to Paris is complete without a visit.

Seth joins us from Boulder where he received a degree in International Affairs from the University of Colorado. When not leading tours you can find him traveling, hiking, snowboarding or riding his bike. He is thrilled to be a tour guide in Paris where he can put his passion for history and languages to the best of use. Some of his favorite places to visit in Paris include the Butte de Montmartre, Luxembourg Gardens and Île de la Cité.

Brian is from Dallas, TX. His ideal way to spend his time, money and efforts is traveling to the known & unknown reaches of the world. His perfect day involves nothing more then relaxing in the Champ du Mars, eating a baguette and nursing a bottle of cheap red wine in the company of old and new friends. He has a passion for bringing Parisian history to life and he looks forward to sharing his passion with you.

Bubba was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Microbiology. What Bubba loves most about Paris…all the people; consequently, his favorite places are the cafes in the Latin Quarter where college students hang out all hours of the day. When he is not riding his bike around Paris, one can find him wandering the nature trails of Paris and trying to emulate his idol Bear Grylls (host of Man vs. Wild).

Emma is from Dallas, Texas. She attended Oklahoma State University and received her BFA in Graphic Design. She has a love for anything and everything that resides in the visual world and this is exactly why Paris captured her interest from day one. She finds Paris beautiful, busy, and always-changing. She couldn't ask for anything better than riding her beach cruiser around Paris taking in its captivating beauty and history-while sharing it with others at the same time!

Suzanna graduated with a degree in International Commerce from Texas A&M. She comes from the small town of Willis, Texas and will always be a southern belle at heart. She is half French and half of her heart is here in Paris. Climbing up the century old cobblestones through the maze of artists and cafes to the final resting point of a gorgeous panoramic of Paris at Sacré-Coeur, is by far her most favorite place in Paris.

Lisa is from Seattle, WA. She graduated from Loyola Marymount
University in Los Angeles with a degree in European Studies
and French. She first fell in love with Paris during a study abroad trip. She loves Paris because of its stunning parks, not to mention you can take a tour of its sewer system too!

Tim is originally from a small town in TX where he worked on the family farm. He has spent a large majority of his adult life in Austin, TX, where he attended the University of Texas (Hook ‘Em) and obtained degrees in History and Government. He is a history nerd, a huge fan of films, and a self admitted caffeine addict. When he is not giving tours one can find him in a café or movie theater.

Born and raised in Arlington, TX, Katy studied English literature at Texas A&M University. After studying French abroad in the south of France, she instantly fell in love with the country, in particular its capital city, Paris. She enjoys reading and people watching in Jardin du Luxembourg, visiting le Musée d’Orsay, a fascinating old train station packed with impressionist paintings, and eating dinner at La Boussole, a wonderful French and world cuisine restaurant in Saint-Germain de Prés.

Andrea is a native New Yorker who left the "Big Apple" for the "City of Light". She spent two years as a flight attendant and has visited 30+ countries. She studied French Literature at Stony Brook University and is fluent in English, French and Spanish. Andrea worked for MAC Cosmetics for three years, worked Fashion Week NYC, and has a wicked amount of make up. She has been plotting to move back to Paris ever since 2002, when she studied abroad. Her biggest fear is seeing her cousins on "Jersey Shore" and her personal motto is "if you're not having fun, you’re wasting your money."

Matt made a grand entrance into the world through a small Texas town called Lufkin, but Austin is where he has called home for the last few years. He served his collegiate sentence at the University of Texas and earned a film degree specialized in screenwriting. He has an affinity for impractical talents, all things food, music, travel, learning and has been smitten with Paris ever since his first French class. His love of group bike rides, French culture, and witty remarks have led him to Fat Tire.