A bit about me...

As a child, I often went to the 13th -15th c. Châteaud’Ohlain, a major stronghold for the Artois in medieval times, and I imagined the lives of the lords and ladies who once lived there… I guess that’s where I got my love of history and heritage.

However, I first studied English at university, passed the agrégation, got a DEA (post-MA diploma) in language, literature and civilisation of English-speaking countries, and worked as a teacher for the French Ministry of Education for 40 years. In the last 20 years, I taught Higher Education Tourism Students, and that rekindled my passion for old stones (or bricks!) and history.

I love the stories told by buildings and monuments, and I like to share them. Also, I’ve been living in Lille for over 40 years, and I’ve always been confident that this formerly big industrial city would become a popular tourist destination. And I wanted to be part of it!

So I took a degree as a Tour Guide in Arras, graduated in 2021, and here I am, happily leading French and foreign visitors on walking tours of my beloved Lille ever since! I work with the Lille Tourist Office, but also as a self-employed guide, and I’d be delighted to share my passion for Lille with you.

Guided Tours

I offer 1-hour to 3-hour private walking tours of Lille for groups of 2 to 20,
on a day and time that suits you.

The old Lille

Lille during World War I

The Porte de Paris

Lille-Moulins and its industrial heritage

Visitor feedback

What our visitors think about our tours

Catherine Carrot-Krawzyk offered us a tailor-made tour at Moulins Gare Saint Sauveur, exploring the traces of industrial heritage: a lively experience, full of anecdotes, that delighted both students and teachers. Highly recommended!

Gaelle

Catherine was exceptional! Her knowledge of Lille’s history and passion for the city shone as she guided us through Old Town, bringing landmarks like Palais Rihour, the Old Stock Exchange, and the Opera House to life.

Antoine

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