Your Perfect Trip to Paris, Planned by a Paris Local Who Actually Lives Here
Paris rewards the traveler who chooses well. The right hotel at the right neighborhood, with the right experiences waiting – that’s the difference between a trip you enjoyed and one you’ll be talking about for years.
I’m Elisa, a French local based in Paris who helps discerning independent travelers plan trips that deliver exactly that. Whether you have a sketch of an idea or a half-built itinerary that needs an expert eye, I’ll bring the local knowledge, expert recommendations that go beyond the usual tourist spots, and honest advice that makes the difference.
Table of Contents:
- What I Offer
- Why Use Me
- Paris with Ease Trip Consultation
- Is Paris With Ease Right for You?
- How it works
- More Ways I Can Help Plan Your Trip
What I Offer
A bespoke travel planning consultation for discerning independent travelers who are planning a meaningful trip to Paris – and can’t afford to invest significant time and money in a journey that falls short of what they imagined.
Built on local knowledge, honest advice, and expert curation, so you arrive in Paris with a plan you trust and the full independence to enjoy it your way.
Local Knowledge
I am French and live in Paris year-round. I’ve explored all 20 arrondissements, visited Notre Dame and the Louvre more times than I can count, and can tell you about countless hidden gems along the way. I share insider knowledge that comes from actually living here.
Honest Advice
I’ll tell you what’s worth your time and what isn’t. If a celebrated experience feels too commercial for you, I’ll suggest a better alternative.
Full Independence
I don’t book anything for you, and that’s by design. You remain in control of your trip, while I give you the knowledge to make confident choices.
Expert Curation
Paris offers endless possibilities. I’ll narrow them down to the places, experiences, and restaurants that are right for you, then bring them together into a thoughtful, cohesive plan.
Why Use Me?
Bonjour! I’m Elisa, a French travel writer and consultant based in Paris – not an expat or a Paris frequent traveler.
I live in Paris year-round. I speak the language natively, understand the culture from the inside, and experience Paris through all its seasons and moods – not just the honeymoon phase of moving abroad. This is the Paris I live in every day, not the one I’m discovering as a tourist.
As a Paris local, I can help you craft a trip that goes beyond the typical tourist experience. Whether this is your first time in Paris or your tenth, I provide the insider knowledge that generic travel apps, AI, and guides can’t offer.
Through my travel blog World in Paris, read by hundreds of thousands of travelers annually, and its newsletter Snippets of Paris, I’ve helped countless visitors understand and plan their trips to Paris. Paris with Ease is where that knowledge becomes personal: a one-on-one consultation built entirely around your trip, your interests, and what matters most to you.
On a more personal note, I have a background in architecture and have spent the last 10 years of my corporate career working as a lead planning engineer, so I can offer a unique set of creative, planning, and problem-solving skills I’m sure you’ll appreciate for your trip planning.
What Clients Say
The reviews are for France with Ease and Paris with Ease travel consultations. If you’d like a glimpse of what it’s like to work with me, you can read my latest (glowing) client reviews here.
“Very helpful in planning a trip to Paris! So worth the fee. Don’t hesitate in using this service.”
– Verified client
“I consider myself a travel planner and researcher extraordinaire. Discovering “points of interest” in the places we plan to visit is part of the fun for me. I don’t get too invested in day by day scheduling unless it’s relevant. In this context, Elisa was a wealth of information and offered a number of suggestions for our 5 night stay in Paris – – everything from “personalizing” which arrondisement to stay in (The Latin Quarter, YEAH!), to being aware of holidays, to suggesting some interesting places. Our list of “points of interest” was way too ambitious for 5 days and she was very helpful in whittling down the list”. Well worth it in time and the cost.”
– Verified client
“World in Paris helped us with our recent trip to Paris and it made our trip so much more special! I love following them to learn more about France and start planning future trips!”
– Verified client
“My wife and I recently used the France with Ease consultation with Elisa. It was time well spent. She alerted us to a number of activities, restaurants and sites that we hadn’t considered and it will definitely enhance our time in France. She also pointed out a possible change in our itinerary that might make more sense. After examining the transportation options we saw that it did. Our consultation was absolutely worth the cost. Even though we have been to France several times it was a very valuable 1-1/2 hours spent and we will certainly return to Elisa the next time we are planning to visit.”
– Verified client (France with Ease travel consultation)
“I retained Elisa to help me initiate planning for a trip to France. Her advice was exceptional. Her recommendation of a tour guide for a trip to Vimy Ridge, Beaumont Hamel and to follow in the footsteps of my great uncle in the Battle of the Somme gave us a day that will last a lifetime. Her service is exceptional and well worth the money. In particular, she saved me hours of figuring things out and ensured I wasn’t planning one thing in the north and the second thing in the south. Our trip was well organized and flexible. I highly recommend this travel consulting service and I would retain Elisa again if I was planning a trip in another area of France.”
– Verified client (France with Ease travel consultation)
Paris with Ease Trip Consultation
The Paris with Ease is a bespoke travel consultation for discerning independent travelers who want their Paris trip planned right.
You’ll receive a personalised journey roadmap and curated interactive map built around your interests, your pace, and the experiences worth your time – by a Paris local and expert planner who knows the difference.
What’s Included
90-Minute Video Call – we’ll discuss your preferences, interests, and vision for your trip – whether it’s art, food, history, or hidden gems off the beaten path. I will provide feedback and suggestions on your itinerary, ensuring every recommendation is tailored to your travel style, so your Paris adventure is exactly what you’ve imagined.
You can ask me practical questions about transportation and accommodation, or we can chat about local culture – or a bit of both.
You will be guiding the conversation – what we talk about is totally up to you! Please come prepared with lots of questions, there’s nothing in the world I enjoy more than talking about Paris!
Email with Personalized Recommendations – based on our discussion, your preferences, and constraints. The email includes:
- Personalized journey roadmap (excel file)
- Curated Google Maps, to help you locate everything
- Additional Reading Materials Tailored to Your Trip
Also Included – One follow-up email after receiving your feedback, where I’m happy to clarify any details, tweak the journey roadmap and map (if necessary), or offer further guidance. Please, send your feedback within one week of receiving your recommendations.
Details
- Limited to Paris, with the option to take day trips.
- For trips of up to 10 days and up to 4 people.
- Video call via Google Meet and limited to two connected devices (mine included).
- Roadmap to build from scratch or from your draft – honest assessment of your draft: what works, what to reconsider, and why
- Curated recommendations across the itinerary to elevate your journey
- Practical local tips that only come from living here
- Handpicked articles to enrich your trip and help you navigate the city like a local
Not Included
- Any work prior to the video call
- A detailed trip itinerary
- Booking of accommodation, activities, or restaurants
- Airbnb /apartment recommendations
- I can’t help with dietary restrictions
Is Paris With Ease Right for You?
You’re a discerning traveler who values quality over quantity and depth and emotion over a rushed checklist.
You dream of an independent, elevated trip to Paris that feels genuinely Parisian – not another Instagram carousel, not another tourist circuit. But you haven’t found the path from hours of research to a coherent, confident plan that actually matches how you travel.
You’re already deep in the research phase– reading blogs, watching videos, building spreadsheets – but privately drowning in conflicting recommendations, outdated websites and forums, and the creeping suspicion that, despite all the effort, you might still end up in the wrong places at the wrong pace.
When Do You Want to Start Planning Your Dream Trip to Paris?
The difference between a good trip to Paris and one that stays with you for years is almost always the same thing: the right advice, at the right moment, from someone who genuinely knows the city. That’s what Paris with Ease is for.
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Paris Travel Consultation – How it Works
1. Select a time in the online calendar. The time slots shown on the calendar are in your time zone.
For the Paris with Ease option, be sure to include any important information, such as:
- Dates of travel
- Where will you be traveling from?
- How many people are there, and what are their ages (roughly)?
- Is the trip a special occasion? ( graduation, anniversary, honeymoon, etc…)
- What are your likes and interests?
- What is your travel style and budget?
- Anything else that’s relevant that I should know
2. The booking engine will take you to the payment page. Payment is required prior to your booking and will be charged to your credit card.
3. Once the payment is processed, I will email you to confirm your appointment as soon as possible. This email also contains the Google Meet link ready to use during your call.
4. We will talk via Google Meet at the arranged time. Please ensure you have a stable internet connection and that you have granted Google Meet access to your microphone before our session.
5. Payment is non-refundable. If you do not show up for the call, you will need to book another appointment.
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More Ways I Can Help Plan Your Trip
Detailed Paris Itinerary Design
A day-by-day schedule tailored to your interests and travel style, and designed to create a realistic, enjoyable flow for your trip – not simply a list of places to visit.
After a 45-minute video call to get to know you, you’ll receive a beautiful, personalized PDF itinerary with:
- Trip Overview
- Hotel Recommendations
- Daily Schedule for 1–7 days (morning, afternoon, evening)
- Must-See Paris Attractions
- Suggested Tours & Experiences
- French Restaurants that are good and make sense for your itinerary
- French Foods & Specialties to Try
- Wine & Cocktail Bars for a proper Parisian apéritif
- Seasonal Festivals & Events for the dates of your trip, so you can experience Paris like a local
- Travel Checklist
This service covers up to 7 days for a maximum of 4 people. Planning a longer trip? Email me at bonjour(@)worldinparis.com for custom pricing.
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