Paris Orientation Service with Alvin — $250 AUD (3 hours)

Arriving in Paris for the first time and feeling a little nervous about navigating it alone? Alvin will sort you out.

Alvin is one of Petite Paris's most treasured hosts — a true Parisian gentleman who has spent years quietly transforming anxious first-timers into confident, independent city explorers. The friendships he forms with guests are unlike anything I've witnessed in all my years running Petite Paris. Solo women in particular leave his company feeling like they own the city. That's just who he is.

What your three hours together includes:

• Meeting you at your Petite Paris home after you've settled in, at a time that suits you

• Walking you to your nearest metro and bus stops and guiding you through buying tickets and using the system yourself — hands on, not just explained

• A introduction to the Vélib bike system including what to look for before you jump on, regular versus electric, safety tips for Paris traffic (a full bike tour is available as a separate add-on at checkout)

• A stop at a local café near your home where Alvin will walk you through ordering like a local — drinks, food, the whole ritual

• A neighbourhood walk pointing out everything you'll actually need — public toilets, water fountains, the post office, chemists, and anything else specific to your stay

• French cultural insights, language essentials and etiquette know-how woven throughout

• His personal do's and don'ts for staying safe, efficient and relaxed in the city

• And beyond the three hours — a friendly local contact you can text if you get stuck, have questions, or just need someone who knows Paris in your corner

How to book: Fill in the booking form below with your arrival date and time and specify if you would like the orientation on the day of your arrival or first thing the following morning. Please note the latest start time is 2pm (ending 5pm). From there we will check and confirm Alvins Availability with you and send an invoice for payment of this service. Once the service is paid, you will recieve a booking confirmation confirming the service, date, time and with Alvins details

For any questions, email Regina first. Merci. 🥐

A note on participation: By booking this service you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and personal belongings throughout. Petite Paris and its hosts and collaborators are not liable for injuries, accidents or damages during the experience. Please wear comfortable walking shoes — Paris cobblestones are beautiful and uneven in equal measure. If you have any mobility considerations, let us know in advance and we'll make sure everything is arranged accordingly.

Paris Photography with Chris — $195 AUD (60 minutes, 1 person) - For larger groups or families please enquire directly.

If you want photos that actually look like Paris rather than a tourist brochure — Chris is your person.

Chris is a photographer, musician and genuine lover of this city who knows every hidden laneway, unexpected courtyard and perfectly imperfect corner of Paris that most visitors walk right past. His shoots are relaxed, spontaneous and creatively led — less posed, more alive. The kind of photos you'll actually want to frame.

He shot my own Paris portraits this year and the Solo Meet Up Photos too, and I can personally vouch for how easy and fun the whole experience was. You just show up, he does the rest.

Chris also offers more classic family and group shoots for those who want something a little more traditional — just enquire and he'll tailor it to what you need.

How to book: Fill in the booking form below with your arrival date and time and specify all the dates and times you are available to. do a 1hr shoot. From there we will check and confirm Chris’ availability and once there is a mutually afy agreed date and time we will send an invoice for you to make payment of this service. Once the service is paid, you will receive a booking confirmation locking in your photo shoot.

A little about Chris: he splits his time between the Latin Quarter in Paris and Cannes in the south of France, where he performs at music festivals with his band. Originally from Budapest with years spent in the United States, he brings a genuinely international creative eye to everything he shoots. If you're musically curious, check out his music at christonemusic.com

Affordable, friendly, fast and genuinely fun. Chris can meet you anywhere in Paris. 🥐

French Lessons with Lisette — 275 AUD for 3 × 45min lessons

Exclusively for Petite Paris guests

Lisette is not just the host of our most loved and highest rated Petite Paris apartment in Montmartre — she's also a warm, gifted French teacher who has been quietly transforming nervous travellers into confident Parisians for years.

If you've ever wanted to order your croissant without pointing at it, navigate the market like a local, or simply feel less like a tourist and more like you actually belong here — three lessons with Lisette will do exactly that.

What's included:

• 3 × 45-minute private lessons

• Tailored to your level and travel needs

• Practical, cultural and fun — think coffee orders, market shopping, getting around

• Online before your trip or in person in Montmartre during your stay (subject to Lisette's availability in Paris)

How to book: Click the booking form below and note your Paris dates and make the payment. You'll receive a confirmation with Lisette's contact details. She will be in contact with you to set your session dates and times, either live in person in Paris or via zoom. Many guests love to book 2 sessions before they arrive in Paris and do their final session with Lisette in Paris, if it works. Either way you get 3 French language lessons to practice your French with a lovely Parisian.

For any questions, email Regina directly before booking. Merci. 🥐

Paris Classic 2CV Tour with Clément — 130EURO (1 hour, up to 3 guests)

There is simply no more Parisian way to see Paris than from the back of a vintage 2CV Citroën, whirring through the city's most beautiful streets with the wind in your hair and a knowledgeable local at the wheel.

Whether it's your first time in Paris and you want a gorgeous overview before diving in, a sunset spin with someone you love, a surprise for a friend, or a memorable after-dinner adventure — Clément and his team of wonderful drivers will make it utterly unforgettable.

Along the way your chauffeur will share personalised recommendations tailored to the rest of your trip so you leave not just with beautiful memories but with a local's guide to spending your remaining days in Paris exactly as they should be spent.

What's included:

• Private transportation in a classic vintage 2CV Citroën

• Knowledgeable and friendly guide and chauffeur

• Stops along the way for photos

• Meeting point at Saint-Germain-des-Prés Church

• Pick up and drop off at your location available at additional cost

How to book: Click this LINK and book direct on the Pinky Tours Page - Please remember to select Petite Paris as the referral partner!

For any questions, email Regina first. 🥐

A note on participation: By booking this experience you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and personal belongings throughout. Petit Paris and its collaborators are not liable for injuries, accidents or damages during the tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and let us know in advance of any mobility considerations.