Françoise Bâby
a.k.a the centipede
Françoise BÂBY
a.k.a the centipede
About Me
My boundless energy and limitless curiosity have taken me to far-flung places around the globe, but like a boomerang, I always return to my home town, because nothing quite compares.
As a certified guide and lecturer, bragging about our city and sharing my enthusiasm with visitors from around the world are what it’s all about.
Private and Customizable Tours
Looking for something different while visiting Montreal or just planning a staycation? Why not try a walking tour with a certified guide? Steeped in history and sufficiently off the beaten track, our city’s diverse neighbourhoods are well worth discovering. Each has a distinct vibe and enticing allure that are sure to give you a feel–and taste–of how Montrealers live.
If art is your thing, why not choose from my series of signature tours, If our sculptures could talk, available in three different locations downtown and in the old city?
So put on your walking shoes and let me show you around to give you a deeper understanding of what Montreal is all about. Bicycle and driving tours are also available (2 – 3 passengers).
MEDIA
Podcasts:
The Golden Square Mile (2022)
Travels with Darley (2024)
The Jet Set (2022)
John Philp Adventure & Style Seeker (2021)
CJLO 1690 FM Fund-Raising Campaign (2021)
Ottawa Life Magazine (2021)
Association professionnelle des guides touristiques (2021)
MyDomaine.com blog (2018)
The Dining Traveller (2015)
Testimonials
Françoise is a super gifted and engaging tour guide and it was a blast for my family and I to be taken on a tour of Montreal by her. 5 out of 5 stars and she's the only recommendation I'll be giving to my friends aside from the city itself. Thanks Françoise, you're the best!
The Marriageable Girls lecture April 14, 2021 was above and beyond any. Françoise Baby is a professional lecturer and tour guide. She commanded my attention during the full hour of her colourful presentation. Extremely well prepared with her wonderful photography and that of others. Françoise had us laughing, sighing, enjoying every minute. Her friends and followers are a distinguished group which made the chat period after the lecture fun and interesting.
I was very happy to visit Little Burgundy virtually, especially when we need a change of scenery during this pandemic. I learned so much about Black history and the jazz scene, which I previously did not know despite being born in Montreal and living there for most of my life.