It is a real nightmare to find the perfect hotel in Paris. There are plenty of websites who will provide thousands of recommendations. Some of them offer more than 2,000 hotels in Paris with special deals or cheap packages. They are very useful tools but it remains difficult to figure out which hotel YOU need based on what you want to experience. 

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Paris Hotels - Boutique-Hotels

We personally spend several weeks a year selecting boutique hotels and visiting them to finally select only ten of them that match our criteria:

  • They are all lovely boutique hotels with a few number of rooms (15 to 30).
  • The boutique hotels we select have all a particular charm in their architecture and decoration.
  • The owners and their staff are helpful and paying attention to their travelers’ needs.
  • The rooms are comfortable with queen size beds or twin beds.
  •  Last but not least, they follow the 3 rules to choose a hotel in Paris: Location, Location & Location.  The boutique-hotels we selected are perfectly located in different central districts of Paris to explore the ravishing city.

Paris Best Districts

You will be able to choose between staying on the Left Bank in the Latin Quarter or on the Right Bank of the Seine River in Le Marais, 5 minutes away from the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris.

For the nostalgic of the semester abroad in the Sorbonne University, we can offer accommodation in Saint Germain des Prés.

If you are more fascinated by the French fashion and want to be close to the Eiffel Tower, some of our Paris boutique hotels are located near Etoile and less than 5 minute walk to the Champs Elysées.

Get more details on our Paris Map.

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Apartment Rental in the heart of Paris

If you would like to live like a Parisian, you may consider a private apartment rental in Paris. Renting an apartment in Paris is a great accommodation solution for all types of independent travelers: families, couples, friends, etc.

Following the exponential evolution of apartment rental in all the touristic cities in the world, Paris has suffered a lot. Some entire blocks and neighborhoods have been transformed into apartment rental districts loosing all the charm of the capital city of France. Paris mayor has drastically stopped this evolution and many rental agencies have been bankrupted : be very careful if you pay ahead for a unit rental in Paris. 

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We know the best tips to make the most of your stay in Paris. Then, we will also be happy to craft the rest of your itinerary whether you would like to explore Normandy, the Loire Valley, Provence, Bordeaux or Burgundy wine regions, etc. 

 

Crafting your days visiting Paris

Laura and Emilie are very happy to plan each of your days exploring Paris depending on:

  • What you may already know about Paris and what you wish to discover
  • Specific neighborhoods, museums, attractions you heard about
  • Experiences you would like to enjoy while in Paris
  • The type of food you like

If you don't know, we are happy to make recommendations for you to have the best time. 

 

Self-drive tours in France including a few days in Paris :

 

Duration
20 days
Price
US$ 7735
pp
Region
in Paris, Loire Valley, Dordogne & Basque Country

From Paris to Toulouse, this trip will allow you to explore these unique regions by the backroads. Take the time to visit some of the hidden castles of the Loire Valley, enjoy duck confit in Dordogne, and discover the typical villages of the Basque Country.

Towns & Villages
French Countryside
Duration
10 days
Price
US$ 4965
pp
Region
in Paris & Provence

Explore two very typical and stunning regions of France and get a real feel for our beautiful country.

French Countryside
Art & Museums
Duration
13 days
Price
US$ 6645
pp
Region
in Paris, Somme, Lille & North, Verdun & Alsace

In 13 days, this tour will take you from Paris to the Somme region, and on to Lille at the Belgium border. You will then drive your way south-east to the Verdun area and the surrounding WWI sites. You will end your journey in Alsace, on the border with Germany. A great way to discover Northern France !

WWI & WWII
Towns & Villages
Art & Museums

Our Travelers’ Reviews

Shanna
Emilie's services are amazing!! I contacted her after my one year anniversary trip planning fell through with another agency. She quickly picked up the reins from where they left off, listened to our budget requests and organized an absolutely fantastic trip for us! From Paris to Provence to the French Riviera, everywhere we stayed was wonderful …
Judy
I can echo everything that has been said in the previous three reviews. The personalization of this entire trip was incredible and Emilie communicated quickly and completely, both in the planning of the trip and after we were in France. My husband and I were spending four weeks in France in celebration of our 50th anniversary. We were a little …
Kathy
My wife and I were planning a special trip to Provence and although we didn't want a canned tour, we did want support to ensure we didn't miss out on experiences we simply weren't aware of. In our search we got lucky and found Emilie. She interviewed us in advance so she could customize the trip to our desires and interests and ultimately created …

Our Travelers’ Photos

Jim
From Australia
At the top of the Rhune mount in the Basque Country
Harry
From Australia
In the War Cemetery in Normandy
Beth & Joe
From the US
Enjoying breakfast at the B&B in Southern Provence
Colleen & Russell
from New Zealand
Having Breakfast at the B&B
Stéphanie & Vania
from the US
on the Aiguille du Midi peak in the French Alps (Chamonix)
Cynthia & Roger
from the US
in Monet's House and Gardens in Giverny
Carol from the US
Biking in the Luberon
George
Enjoying a wine of glass in the B&B garden near Mont Saint Michel
Ron & Don
From Canada
In Burgundy
Patricia, Brandon, Alyssa & Anika
from Canada
in a cellar in the Loire Valley
Kelsey
from the US
With her hosts at the B&B in the Loire Valley
Athena, Joanne, Don & Paul
from the US
Spending a day biking in the Loire Valley

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