planning paris

Planning Paris for the first time can feel overwhelming, too many options, too much conflicting advice, and no clear sense of where to start. That's exactly where I come in.

With over 30 years of experience and more than 50 trips to France, I know which neighborhoods work for first-timers, which hotels are worth it, and how to build a week that feels like Paris rather than a checklist.

First Time in Paris

Your expert guide to planning Paris the right way.

A well-planned Paris week isn't about seeing everything, it's about being in the right place at the right time, without the exhaustion that comes from trying to do too much.

Every itinerary I design is built around a central neighborhood, realistic pacing, and experiences that match how you actually travel. Guided where it matters, open where it doesn't.

How I plan Paris

One anchor experience per day.
The rest flows naturally.

From arrival day orientation to a Versailles excursion, a Seine dinner cruise, and time to simply wander. Here's a real example of how a thoughtfully planned Paris week comes together.

This is the kind of trip that feels easy in the moment because all the hard decisions were made in advance.