Anna

Guide of French savoir-vivre

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Русский, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

Hi there! Nice to meet you

Anna

As Josephine Baker once said: “I have two loves: my country and Paris.” In many ways, this resonates with me. Having arrived in France as an adult, I was struck by two things: the hedonism present in every gesture and the overwhelming abundance of history.

I had the opportunity to spend all of the pre-Covid and Covid periods between the Champs-Élysées and the Eiffel Tower, and I was one of the few who witnessed the fire at Notre-Dame even before it appeared on every screen across the globe.

In fact, I originally came to Paris to specialize in international relations, studying banking and finance to work in one of the Big Four firms. But as soon as I experienced the Parisian charm and magic that I had only read about in the works of Guy de Maupassant or seen in French films, I knew I had to change my life. For those who are curious, I did eventually earn my degree in economics and moved to Paris.

Thanks to my environment and a curious mind, I learned quickly and extensively, eventually gaining a new profession (and yes, in France, you need a formal qualification for every job). Most importantly, I felt that I had finally found the career of my life.

After 10 years of living in Paris and 6 years of experience as a tour guide, I love showing people around my city. The flexible format offered by WithLocals is ideal for tailoring each tour to the individual needs of my guests.

My favorite tours are of the Musée d'Orsay and Montmartre because I have personal and emotional ties to these periods and neighborhoods, and I believe you can find beauty in simplicity.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FAMILY TOURS: I do offer family tours with children, but I expect both parents and children to be respectful. As a mother and a teacher, I understand that learning can be challenging, especially while on vacation. But you need to ask yourself why you want a tour for your child. If you book with me, your child will learn new things, but you must explain some basic concepts before the tour. Also, please note that we will be WALKING. If you or your child are not prepared to walk more than 1 km, please DO NOT book a tour with me.

To sum up, if you're eager to learn about French and Parisian history, and this isn’t your first time (or even if it is), I’ll be happy to show you around the city in a fast-paced, captivating way where every minute is worth its value!

  • I live in Paris
  • I speak English, Русский, Français
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 13 hours

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Reviews

Elizabeth
29 December 2024
Anna was friendly as well as informative. She took good care of us.Tour of the Muse D’Orsay
David
28 December 2024
Danielle
24 December 2024
We had a great time with Anna. She is a lovely lady. She gave us a lot of information about Paris. Next time we will book Anna again! Fantastic!
Anthony
24 December 2024
Anna was great! My kids and I had limited art history knowledge and Anna adapted to provide a wonderful experience for our family. She took us to the main exhibits and knew how to navigate and extremely busy Louvre. Highly recommend using Anna! Awesome experience!
Georgina
14 December 2024
Had a great tour with Anna! We asked to change up some some tour ideas and Anna was very accommodating!! Very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a very smooth and relaxing day!
Guillaume
8 December 2024
I definitely recommend contacting Anna to discover the Louvre and all the phases in the history of this emblematic place ! Great experience !Excellent experience with Anna !
Bob
28 November 2024
My wife and I took our granddaughter for a week-long visit to Paris and contracted Anna to give us a child-friendly orientation to the city. Anna did a marvelous job of introducing Emma to the City of Lights (and, as she added, the City of Imagination). We visited many classic sights, and Anna used games and visual aids to make them relatable to a 10-year-old child. She often referenced her young twins and even took us by an elementary school. Great experience for our entire family.Paris through a 10-year-old's eyes
Susan
3 November 2024
Anna was a great guide for us. She told us many interesting stories about Montmartre, including some pictures and songs! She encouraged us to try some pastries and macarons. Delicious! Thanks Snna!Wonderful toyr and guide!
Neil
1 November 2024
Anna was able to expertly guide me to all of the highlights of the Orsay as we journeyed to the impressionists. As a solo tour, she guided but was very flexible as we visited wonderful works of art.
Margaret
1 November 2024
We had such a lovely day with Anna exploring the MontMartre district. She guides with knowledge and passion. She showed us many hidden gems and even the best macaroon. The time flew by. We highly recommend Anna for your tour. You will not be disappointed. A Perfect Day

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