Published on Nov, 2024
This November we took our first trip ever to Paris. It was a quick 4-day trip and I was overwhelmed with all the city had to offer. I came across My Private Paris from the Les Frenchies facebook group and I'm so glad that I did! After initially reaching out I was connected with a planner. I explained the type of things we were looking to do and from there the planner did the rest. Within a few days I had a very exciting itinerary laid out for our trip. We worked with the planner to make a few adjustments, confirmed the agenda, paid through their portal and then we were set.
Prior to departing we received access to an app that had our agenda, meeting locations and contact information for drivers and guides. Like clockwork our guides and drivers met us exactly where they said they would meet us and when. A+ for logistics.
As far as the actual tours go, I'm still in awe. We've toured with other professional companies in the past and none of the guides were as well versed and passionate as these guides. Each guide we worked with, was full of information turning every single day into a fun history lesson. While we only spent four days in Paris I walked away learning so much about the architecture, layout, culture et cetera. My wife wasn't keen on having tour guides with us throughout our trip but by the end she was thrilled that we did. Now when we go visit again, we'll really feel like we have an edge over the city.
The cost wasn't super prohibitive and the experience was over the top!
Arrival Day: Flora accompanied us to the Rodin, Concorde Square and the Invalids. Her knowledge of Rodin as well as the history of Paris and the revolution was remarkable. She really brought the city to life for us.
Museum day: Lucien accompanied us to the Orsay, Orangerie, Louvre and Opera. He knew the buildings inside and out, he knew every detail about the art he showed us. It was like a really fun history lesson of all the things they didn't teach us in the US school system. Our tour was 9 hours which meant we also had to stop for lunch. He found has a great little bistro that wasn't full of tourists and we were able to have a great/quick lunch.
Wine and Cheese Tasting: We did this was Marie. First stop she met us at a cheese shop and talked us through the variety of cheeses. She told us to think of her as our fun grandmother, meaning she was going to fill us up with wine and cheese before we were done! She helped us pick out a bunch of cheeses and then we went to the bakery for some bread. From there we walked around Le Marais and learned a bit about the neighborhood, finally ending up at the tasting room. The room was in a really cool cellar of a local wine shop. We pair the wine, cheese and breads and the experience was nothing short of spectacular, relaxing and informative. Marie also gave my wife tips on where to find some vintage bags after the tour.
Montmarte: Our guide Audrey was a Montmarte local and that just made this tour even more special. We started at the Moulin Rouge and made our way up to Sacre Coeur. Along the way Audrey was pointing out homes of famous painters, locations that inspired famous paintings, modern art and spots where the locals love to hang out and have a cup of coffee. You could feel her passion for the area and that made this tour super special.
Overall - we had an incredible experience with our guides (hence the novel I wrote). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend My Private Paris and I have already told others that they need to use this service next time they are in Paris. Thank you for making our trip so special!
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