discover new-orleans: Tours and workshops
WELCOME TO THE SOUTH
Pardon My French is your toolbox that connects travelers, expatriates and locals through tourist, cultural and linguistic experiences in South Louisiana.
Karim's Tours
“Great visit with Karim, an unrivaled storyteller who captivated us for two hours! a huge thank you! »
Chloe Teyssou - Traveler
Workshops
“ Melanie is not only an amazing tour guide, she is a wonderful person. She takes the time to create wonderful curated experiences to make memories that will last! Her joy is contagious and her kindess so inviting. If you haven't taken a trip with her yet, what are you waiting for? »
Marie Garnier
Who are we ?
Pardon My French Louisiana is the story of a beautiful day that begins with an activity and ends in friendship!
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It’s a story through which we want to share all the différent accents of Louisiana and spread their poetry between locals and the world. Our desire is to connect through culture as well as spirituality, in our own Louisiana way. A strong aspiration to create experiences guided by local charm, our knowledge of the wellness industry and our desire to see authentic tourism made way to create Pardon My French Louisiane, while answering the need to connect the local Francophile community to the francophone expats and tourists alike.
Creator
After arriving in the US in 2001 I went to school for Political Science and journalism on the East coast and moved to New Orleans in 2010. I studied with the Cabildo museum and Delgado University to become a license historical tour guide and started leading and organizing tours for French speakers on the blues route from Nashville Tennessee via Memphis all the way down to New Orleans where we discover the French cultures of Louisiana. My trainings in Permaculture, herbalism and Yoga also inform the style of my tours and allow me to create unique experiences that mix history,culture, spirituality and wellness.
Creator
Karim Hamzaoui
After my Geography diploma, i worked for a music label. My meetings with artists from Acadia gave me the desire to develop French-speaking projects internationally. I moved to Louisiana in 2020 and my path then leads me to expatriate and teach at a French immersion school in Louisiana, where I cultivate my passion for languages and my love for artistic and pedagogical practices. Building on this fusion of geography, arts, and linguistics, I now create guided tours that I am passionate about and that represent me. A subtle blend of history, culture, and creativity, offering an enriching and poetic experience to visitors.
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