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  • Local Paris guide, Camille, next to street art Spiderman.
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Street Art Tour of the Butte aux Cailles
    Search out some of the best street art in Paris while discovering an area often ignored by visitors but adored by locals. Set off on a guided street art scavenger hunt with the whole family through the winding rues of the Butte-aux-Cailles neighborhood.
  • July column at the Place de la Bastille in Paris
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Explore the Bastille Neighborhood
    Follow Frederic and Nikki of TheWaysBeyond down the small streets of the Quinze-Vingts, an often-overlooked part of the Bastille neighborhood that’s as interesting as its oddly arithmetic name — quinze-vingts translates to fifteen twenties, or 15 x 20.
  • bag painting workshop
    Creative Activities, Experiences
    Beauty & A Bag Workshop
    Spend the morning at a gorgeous day spa in Saint Germain, learning how to design and paint your own custom canvas tote before treating yourself to a manicure! Paris-based designer Kasia Dietz will teach you her techniques for designing wearable art, sharing some examples of her work and explai…
  • boat passing through the locks on the Canal Saint Martin in Paris
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Discover a Greener Side of Paris
    Let locals Frederic and Nikki of TheWaysBeyond guide you through the small streets off the Canal Saint-Martin and introduce you to some of the most exciting actors and addresses on Paris’s eco-conscious scene. The Canal Saint Martin neighborhood has always attracted an eclectic crowd, …
  • Latin Quarter guided walking tour
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Origins of Paris Historical Tour
    Enjoy a small-group historical walking tour in the streets of the Montagne Sainte Genevieve down to the river.
  • Experiences, Gastronomic Experiences
    Champagne & Choux Baking Class
    Pâte à Choux or Choux pastry dough is what is used in making so many sexy French treats… Éclairs, Gougères (savory cheese puffs), Choux Salé, Chouquettes, Profiteroles (sweet cream puffs), Saint Honoré-Piece Monté (aka Croquembouche)…
  • Inside the Passage du Grand-Cerf in Paris.
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Stroll Through 19th-Century Paris
    Step back in time and into the Paris of the 19th century. Learn how the architecture, innovations, and politics of the time shaped the city as you walk its charming streets, explore its covered passages, and shop in one of the world’s first department stores — just as Parisians did then! A…
  • Historical walking tour in Le Marais
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Walk Through History in Le Marais
    Follow local guides Frederic and Nikki of TheWaysBeyond through the city squares and alleyways of Le Marais as you retrace the history of this iconic Parisian neighborhood. If many today consider Le Marais a must-see on any trip to Paris, it wasn’t always that way. In fact, in the early 20th cent…
  • Glass of red wine with cheese and charcuterie board.
    Experiences, Gastronomic Experiences
    Wine & Cheese Pairing
    This experience is an excellent opportunity for people who want to have a light introduction to French wines and discover how to pair them perfectly with French cheeses. You’ll get all the basic information you need to know about wine in France, including proper terminology, proper wine ta…
  • Sculpture of Psyche revived by Cupid's kiss at the Louvre Museum
    Experiences, Guided Tours
    Love Stories at the Louvre
    Love is a universal feeling, but the ways of living it and representing it have changed over time and across civilizations. During this guided tour of the Louvre, professional local guides Emmanuelle, Marie, and Marie-Amandine of Ma-tisse invite you to discover some of the museum’s masterpieces d…

Paris at a Glance

Explore the Arrondissements
Click on the map to learn more about each Paris neighborhood

Paris may be one big city but if you’ve spent any time here, you know it feels more like a collection of dozens of charming villages. Since each district has its own distinct character, we put together this interactive Paris neighborhood map to let you know how we locals see the city and get you acquainted with Paris at a glance.

  • Paris map, Eiffel Tower souvenir, and notebook.
    Bespoke Travel Services
    Could You Use Help Planning Your Trip to Paris?

    Let us make your stay in Paris easy and unforgettable. Our bespoke concierge services and all-inclusive vacation packages help you get the most out of every minute you have in the City of Light. 

  • View of the Eiffel Tower from the Trocadéro
    Travel Services, Welcome Services
    Paris Welcome Meet & Greet
    Settle right into the City of Light with a personal welcome experience ​designed to leave you fully equipped to head out and explore Paris. Paris concierge Karina will spend the extra time with you at your apartment or in a local café to answer all your questions, explain how the transport…
  • bottle of champagne on Pont Alexandre III in Paris background Eiffel Tower
    Travel Services, Vacation Packages
    Paris-Champagne Vacation Package
    Specialized boutique travel agency The French Travel will prepare a 6-day, 5-night trip for you, including everything you need to explore the capital city and the Champagne region of France in an effortless and authentic way. Upon your arrival in Paris, a chauffeur will pick you up at the …
  • Basket of French breakfast essentials including orange juice, eggs, milk, jam, and sparkling wine.
    Welcome Services, Travel Services
    Welcome Baskets
    What better than to be welcomed into your Parisian home with a true French touch? For those early arrivals, we’ll deliver delicious, carefully chosen, fresh food, and drinks directly to your apartment! Both little luxuries and the French essentials produced in France by brands we know, love, and …
  • Concierge Services
    Tailor-Made Trip to Paris
    Whether it’s your first or fifth time to the City of Light, let Travel Light Paris work with you to tailor-make the best possible experience.
  • Sailboats along the cliffs of Etretat in Normandy
    Travel Services, Vacation Packages
    Paris-Normandy Vacation Package
    This 7-day, 6-night Paris – Normandy vacation package includes everything you need to explore more of France in an effortless and authentic way.
  • Planning Q&A session for your Parisian trip
    Travel Services, Concierge Services
    Planning Assistance Session
    You already know more or less what you’d like to do while in Paris, but wouldn’t you love to get some personalized planning assistance from a local? To make sure you have the best trip possible and to ease any initial concerns or answer any questions, chat with us during a one-time phone or Skype…
  • Red and gold decorated Christmas tree
    Welcome Services
    Paris Christmas Tree Service
    A Christmas Tree in your Parisian home Travel Light Paris will deliver and decorate a beautiful Christmas tree for your Paris apartment : Delivery & set up of the French pine at your apartment Decorating of the Christmas Tree Removal and cleaning at the end of your stay
  • Sunset in Paris behind the Pont Alexandre III and Eiffel Tower
    Travel Services, Vacation Packages
    Weekend in Paris Vacation Package
    This 3-day, 2-night Paris vacation package includes everything you need to discover the best of the City of Lights in just a weekend. From the moment you arrive at the airport, you won’t have to lift a finger. A chauffeur will pick you up at the terminal and drop you off at your 4-star hot…
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