Private tour in Paris Ellen L
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Hi there ! I am a friendly Franco-American who has lived in Paris for 30+ years. I know the best secrets of the city - where to eat, shop, visit. Stroll with me on my unique Paris tours & discover the hidden Paris. I am a trained historian with a Masters in Medieval History. Through my commented walks you will learn about the city's rich history. My tours are thoroughly researched, documented & scripted to ensure accuracy & interest, using illustrations, photos & video material. Paris is a great city to visit, but most of the tourists who come to Paris end up visiting the same monuments & attractions. Come walk with me & experience the real Paris, the city beyond the monuments. I will show you the hidden Paris, the places you won't find online or in the guide books. The secret side of a city where people live, shop, work, eat. . . a city that is 2000 years old ! Let me be your personal tour guide & discover the authentic Paris !! Master's Degree (MA) in Medieval History I am not a licensed guide. I am not a driver. I can arrange for taxis or Ubers for those who require transportation.
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This tour will take you to some unique shops in the trendy Marais shopping district, with its distinctly Parisian ambiance. I wiil take you to insider addresses, shops that have been selected for their craftsmanship, each one selling designer-made or hand-crafted French products that you won't find anywhere else. You will discover unusual, offbeat boutiques selling wonderful items for gift giving - gifts for yourself or for those you love. You will take home the most unique gifts for those very special someones in your life. This is a great opportunity to find the BEST gifts for friends & family - unique gifts that no one else can offer. We will visit up to 10 boutiques, depending on our time. Please note that some boutiques are closed on Mondays, so it is recommended that customers avoid booking the tour on a Monday.
Ellen proved to be a very knowledgeable shopping tour guide and delivered on her promised itinerary. We were taken to shops that we probably wouldn't have discovered on our own. She was helpful, pleasant and informative. Would definitely recommend this tour to shoppers who like to scout out the unusual gifts for friends.
Shopping with Ellen was great fun and very rewarding. She took us places that we wouldn't have seen on our own and picked the places based on our preferences. This is a not to be missed tour.
Ellen is a nice person. She will be your perfect guide for a unique shopping experience in Paris, she is also a true artist, with an excellent knowledge of Parisian history.
The shops we will visit : - An offbeat chocolate shop with Japanese style and ingredients (wasabi, miso. . . ). - A historic tea shop dating from 1692, with 200+ varieties & beautifully hand-crafted gifts. - A boutique with designer leather handbags, distributed only in France, with prices starting at 80€ (yes you read that right)! - A boutique with honeys from around the world, & some exotic flavors (avocado, coffee, lime, etc. ) - One of the city's finest artisanal cheese shops (award-winner) For male shoppers, - Custom-made leather belts crafted right there in the workshop - A cutler offering customized engraved pocket knives For fragrance lovers there are numerous boutiques we can visit, but my personal favorite is a charming shop with vintage fragrances curated by a professional "nose", some dating from the 1790s but others from the 1930s & 1940s - one is a fragrance worn by Marilyn Monroe & Lauren Bacall. Looking for the unusual? This is the tour for you
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99 Rue Saint-Antoine, Paris, Île-de-France, 75004, France
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The meeting point for this tour is on the steps of the Church St Paul, at 99 rue St Antoine
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