VOICED: Wish you were here: Paris's suburban badlands

The video explores a new form of tourism in Paris that goes beyond famous landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame. It highlights a tour of the lesser-known suburbs, offering a glimpse into everyday life. Despite negative perceptions of these areas due to poverty and social unrest, local guides like Michelle aim to show tourists a different side. This initiative, which started in New York, is gaining traction in Paris, with volunteers working to change the suburbs' image one tourist at a time.

What impact does Michelle hope to achieve through his volunteer work?

In what ways do the tourists' experiences in the suburbs differ from their expectations?