If you’re looking for a great restaurant near the Eiffel Tower that isn’t touristy, add Les Coltineurs to your Paris list. Opened in 2019, this modern bistro offers refined French cooking, warm service, and a truly local atmosphere. When we visited, the room was filled mostly with couples and neighborhood regulars : always a good sign. Getting there : my little nighttime Paris ritual Benoît came straight from work while I left from home, so we arrived from different directions and me[...]
Inside the Hôtel San Régis There’s something deeply satisfying about ending a long day of guiding, walking, explaining, and pouring your heart into Paris… by being taken care of yourself. That evening, after a full day of tours, my feet were tired but my spirit was light. I found myself drifting into one of those moments Paris does so well — a soft landing. Les Confidences, tucked discreetly inside the elegant Hôtel San Régis, felt like exactly the right place to exhale, reconne[...]
Paris has always been known for its café culture - terraces filled with Parisians sipping tiny espressos while watching the world go by. People have been drinking Cafe Richard, but I'm not talking about that kind of cafe. In the last decade, a new wave of specialty coffee shops in Paris has reshaped how locals and visitors experience coffee. Today, whether you’re a purist searching for single-origin beans, a freelancer looking for a cozy nook with Wi-Fi, or someone who just wants a warm latt[...]
There are lovely dinners in Paris, and then there are those unforgettable evenings that feel like a perfectly written story—where the food, wine, ambiance, and company align in such harmony, you never want the night to end. Our weekly date night took us to the 6th arrondissement - and on the most perfect street to enjoy a bit of calm in Paris. I cycled over the Seine River and met Benoit out front as he arrived straight from work. Our dinner at Le Christine, a tucked-away ge[...]
+ Create Your Own Parisian Story February is here, and I’m so excited to open up new Paris tour dates! Whether it’s your first time in the city or you’re a returning visitor, my tours are all about helping you experience the real, local Paris—one that’s full of hidden gems, inspiring moments, and stories you’ll cherish for a lifetime. Who Are My Paris Tours For? If you’re someone who doesn’t usually “do tours,” then you’re in the right place. My tours are designed[...]
Hey coffee lovers! Welcome to my ultimate guide to the coolest coffee shops in Montmartre. As a tour guide based here in this iconic Parisian neighborhood, coffee is essential to my routine, and I’m always on the hunt for the best spots to fuel my day. Montmartre’s coffee scene has evolved beautifully over the years, now offering a mix of timeless cafés and hip new spots. When I just moved to Paris - artisanal coffee was few and far in between. The only place I could grab decent c[...]