Custom Tour Themes
There's so much more to Paris than just the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Moulin Rouge. Here are just a few of Heather's favorite tour themes and experiences to whet your appetite! Don't see what you're looking for here? Don't hesitate to ask!
Paris Tour Ideas
New for 2008! Naughty Paris Tours for Ladies
Let the author of Naughty Paris: A Lady's Guide to the Sexy City take you on a private tour of the city's racy lingerie boutiques, female-owned adult toy shops, erotic art galleries and book shops, and the sexiest Parisian fashion, shoes, and beauty boutiques. We'll have divine pastries and chocolates in a historic tearoom, happy hour martinis in the swankiest cocktail bars, and discover the best of naughty nightlife, from seductive cabaret shows to couples-only clubs. Oh là là!
The Last Parisian Villages
Far from the postcard shops and multi-lingual menus, these streets still move to the rhythm of Paname, or old Paris, with their colorful markets, old-fashioned boutiques, family-run bistros and strong sense of community.
Artists' Ateliers
Explore the artist studios of Belleville, the East Paris hilltop district that has more ateliers than any other neighborhood of the city. Enjoy the opportunity to meet and buy direct from the artists. Ask about regularly scheduled open studio days and vernissages (gallery receptions).
Food & Wine
Paris is a foodie's dream come true. Find out what the fuss is all about! Learn to cook a meal alongside other busy Parisians, then sit down for a communal lunch. Enjoy an open-air picnic in some of the city's most magical settings. Test the mythical green liquor Absinthe, also known as “The Green Fairy”. Indulge shamelessly in a Sweet Tooth Tour of the city's best pastry shops. Or cram into a popular wine bar with local market stall owners for fresh oysters and a glass of white wine…standing room only!
Multicultural Paris
African markets, Japanese pastry boutiques, Middle Eastern cafés, Indian bazaars, the largest Chinatown in Europe , and a Russian cathedral…travel the four corners of the world without leaving Paris !
Ethical Commerce Shopping Tour
Visit the shops that promote independent and up-and-coming artisans, as well as boutiques that support fair trade with developing nations.
Contemporary Paris
The latest galleries, museums, monuments, hotels, restaurants, parks and boutiques renowd for their contemporary style.
Paris After Dark
Discover where Parisians go for a night on the town, from zinc bars and jazz clubs to DJ lounges and open-air salsa dancing.
A Musical Tour
Are you a music addict? Find out where Parisian DJs shop, browse record stores specializing in classics, or visit a store that sells, repairs and gives lessons on that typically French musical instrument: the accordion! Catch a free jazz concert or French chanson performance in one of the city's charmingly scruffy cafés or authentic cabarets.
Historic Gardens
More than just trees and flowers, the parks and gardens of Paris are rich in history. Visit the vast botanical gardens created for the king of France over four centuries ago, the stunning Medici Fountain that the ill-fated wife of Henri IV never got to enjoy, or take a break in one of the peaceful, hidden gardens of the Marais.
Religious Heritage Tour
From the basilica of France's kings and queens to the most famous Parisian cathedrals and precious chapels, see great artworks, amazing architecture, touching ex votos, and the most famous Parisian pilgrimage site. If the timing is right we can catch a real Latin Mass with Gregorian chant, a recital on a 17th -century organ, or the display of the holy relics brought to France by Saint Louis (King Louis IX) in the 13th century.
Sporty Paris
Hey sports fans! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the clay courts at Roland-Garros, home of the French Open. Attend a Sunday afternoon horse-racing event in your best hat. Participate in a group bike ride around the city. Or maybe join a local running group or Paris marathon? Whatever your sport, I can help you enjoy it in Paris !
Meet the Locals
Mingle with Parisians, practice your French, or meet the local English-speaking community at events such as literary readings, networking dinners, conversation groups, or other informal gatherings.
Discount Luxury Shopping
Buy luxury Italian clothing at a quarter of the price in boutiques at a beautiful, private showroom near the Grands Magasins. Includes advice by fashion and beauty experts on how to achieve that elusive Parisian chic look.
Oh La La Lingerie!
Learn how to shop for the best quality French lingerie and corsets, with visits to the city's top boutiques and the finest vintage lingerie stands at the Marché aux Puces.
American Patriot Tour
Visit the virtually forgotten American monuments, war memorials, military cemeteries and Franco-American tributes in and around Paris.
Ideas for Tours Beyond Paris
Versailles
More than just the Sun King's palace and gardens, Versailles is also a great town for antique hunters!
Chantilly
An elegant town deep in the forest, Chantilly is home to an impressive chateau museum, the Living Horse Museum , and some of the most prestigious equestrian events in France .
The Champagne Trail
Take a tour of family-owned Champagne vineyards and cellars, where you'll learn all about the history and making of the famous bubbly -- tasting included, of course! Can be combined with a visit to the perfectly-preserved half-timbered village of Troyes , renowned for its stained-glass heritage…and outlet malls!
The Making of a Fortress
Visit a construction site in the heart of Burgundy unlike any other. Using only historic materials and methods, artisans and volunteers are building a typical 13th-century French fortress, complete with towers and medieval-style village.
Other possibilities include Fontainebleau , Barbizon , Milly-la-Forêt, Moret-sur-Loing, the Vallée de la Chevreuse, Loire Valley, and Giverny.
Activities include horseback riding, canoeing, hiking, cycling, farm visits, chateau visits, and garden tours.
