Paris & France: Custom Itineraries

How does it work?

1. Consultation Call

First, I'd recommend booking a Consultation Call (through the Thatch Services platform). I'll answer questions on the spot, give personal suggestions, and give it to you straight the same way I would a family member or close friend. At the same time, you can get a feel about whether I'm the right local to help with your trip.

Ask me anything. "What's the tipping culture?" "Is May a nice month to visit?" "What should I pack?" "Do I need cash?" "Is X worth it?" "How is the accessibility in Paris?"

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Second, IF you find the consultation helpful and decide I am the gal to help you out, THEN order a Custom Itinerary.

2. Custom Itineraries

I offer custom itineraries that will relieve you of the nuts and bolts of your trip while allowing me to do something I genuinely love: sharing Paris and France with others.

✨ Benefits

Sure - you can do all your own research, scour Google & Yelp reviews, and map out every aspect of your trip. If you love those elements of trip planning, that is amazing! Do it! 

Au contraire ... if you don't want to sift through endless search results, if you feel like you have a handle on your trip but want practical feedback on it, or if you want to leverage the expertise of somebody who lives here (and speaks both English and French), then my services might be a good fit for you.

The main benefits of working with me:

1. Save time planning your trip.

2. Get REAL suggestions from a local - not another "top X" list.

3. Receive guidance through the lens of sustainability - from how to get around, to travel insurance, to eco-friendly travel products.

Get a Custom Itinerary made by Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

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Past Custom Itineraries

These custom itineraries were designed for past clients, and are now offered at 50% off what the client paid.

Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

Available for hire

Paris for Amy (custom itinerary)

This itinerary is designed for 4 adult girlfriends visiting Paris for the first time! Pace: Pack in as much as possible, get up early to watch the sunrises (especially at the Eiffel Tower), and stay out til dinner! Includes: > Monuments: Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Concorde, Louvre, Sainte Chapelle, Notre Dame, Sacre Coeur > Gardens: Tuileries, Luxembourg > Group Tours: Seine River Cruise > Neighborhoods: Eiffel Tower, Central Paris, Montparnasse, Bastille, Montmartre > Organized to provide logical walking and metro routes Not included: - Palais Garnier: You're not going to be super close to this, and the front is covered in advertising scaffolding right now. Unless you have time to tour the inside of it (which is great), I think you can skip; but if you want to squeeze it in I would do it either on Sunday or Tuesday morning. - Pierre Hermè (Laduree is included): There are Pierre Hermè shops all around Paris, so if you are craving it just look for the closest one to wherever you are! Does not include: No museums, no wine, no fancy restaurants.

Groups • Photography

Private

Itinerary

Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

Available for hire

Paris for Sharath (custom itinerary)

This itinerary has been prepared for parents coming with their baby daughter (18 months) and in celebration of their 5-year wedding anniversary! It includes great food (French and otherwise), great Parisian neighborhoods (the Marais, the Latin Quarter, Montmartre), and as many great tourist spots as humanly, toddlerly possible. It avoids museums, operas, and theater, and does not include suggestions past 10 PM.

Family

Private

Itinerary

Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

Available for hire

Paris for Suzette (custom itinerary)

Suzette is visiting Paris with her niece. They've both been here several times before, so they're really looking for more off-the-beaten-path suggestions, including tour suggestions for Versailles, gluten-free food recs, and moderately priced accommodations (~$200/night) in central Paris. Other areas of focus: culture, history, art galleries, food, and gardens. This is a 3-day, Standard Custom Itinerary.

50+ • Car-free • Family • Art • History • Foodie • People & Culture

Private

Itinerary

Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

Available for hire

Amboise for Emily (custom itinerary)

This 3-day Amboise custom itinerary has been prepared for Emily and her husband on their first trip to France. They will be in Paris from April 26th to May 5th and do a 3-day excursion to the Loire Valley. They prefer slow-paced travels that are not rushed, with time to soak in sites and activities. Emily and her husband are looking for a fun and relaxing side trip away from the bustle of Paris. They want to see 1-3 castles, do wine tasting, a bike tour, a balloon ride, and a boat experience. Museums are not a big focus for them. Emily is a pescatarian. For food experiences, they're looking for a mix of picnics, cafes, fine dining, and wine tasting.

Couples • Car-free • 50+ • Outdoors • Sustainable/Eco • Architecture • Wine

Private

5.0

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Itinerary

Hilary Matson | @hilaryinparis

Available for hire

Paris for Elaine (custom itinerary)

Designed for Elaine and two girlfriends for their first visit to Paris! Carefully curated suggestions for women in their early 50s who prefer a balanced pace* travel style and are staying on the left bank in the 6th arrondissement. * “I like a balanced pace, some mornings might be later starts than others; I like to see a good amount and take some breaks during the day.” This is a guide for enjoying wandering, sitting at cafes, and also seeing the touristy things. Standard Custom Guide: ✅ High-level itinerary outline ✅ Curated list of bookable hotels or Airbnbs ✅ 1 round of revisions for itinerary outline ✅ Custom digital map + app ❌ Detailed custom itinerary ❌ 1 round of revisions for detailed itinerary ❌ Hotel and restaurant booking service Guide includes: 🇫🇷 General Info with tips on time zone, currency, outlets, water, weather, shoes, clothes, and culture. 🇫🇷 Trip Overview, and a high-level 4-day plan

50+ • Car-free • Female Solo • Groups

Private

Itinerary

Just need Curated Recs?

If you don't need a full custom itinerary and just would like some curated recommendations, order those here:

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