Paris And Beyond Tours

Name: Paris And Beyond Tours
Address: Paris, FR
Telephone: +33633860314
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Paris And Beyond Tours

Private and customisable tours and experiences of Paris and Beyond with passionate local guides.

12/05/2026

“WHERE TO EAT NEAR LOUVRE?”
I get asked this on every private Paris tour.

3 options to Save (all 5 minutes away)

*CAFÉ VERLET*
Family-roasted coffee since 1880.
The croque monsieur is better than 90% of Paris bistros.
Get there before 12:30 or you’re waiting. (MORNING LOUVRE TOUR +++)
Worth the wait. CLOSED ON MONDAY

*ANGELINA*
Yes, it’s famous.
Yes, tourists go there.
Yes, YOU SHOULD STILL GO.

The hot chocolate isn’t hot chocolate: it’s melted Valrhona in a cup.( 1 CUP FOR 2 IS ENOUGH)
The Mont Blanc has been on the menu since 1903 for a reason.
Skip the line: TAKE AWAY EAT in the Tuileries

*LE GRAND COLBERT* 🍷
Classic brasserie in an 1826 covered passage.
Belle Époque tiles, mirrored walls, traditional French menu.
Steak frites. Profiteroles. Simple bistrot dishes. Great cheese platter.

Fair warning: I’ve seen reviews about “rude waiters requiring tips”
Here’s the truth : Parisian service is wildly inconsistent. ( we do what we can, I have been there)
Same restaurant, same waiter, different day = completely different experience.
The food? Always decent, you pay for the walls as much for the food.

On the best private tours, you don’t just see Paris.

📍 All 5-minute walk from Louvre
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05/05/2026

7 SHOPS COOLER THAN ANY MUSEUM
No tickets. Just 300 years of Parisian craft.
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Here’s what you need:
🍫 CHOCOLATE: À la Mère de Famille (oldest in Paris, 1761)
📍 several locations within the city

🧁 INGREDIENTS: G. Detou (Michelin chefs’ secret supplier)
📍 58 Rue Tiquetonne,

🍵 TEA: Dammann Frères (Marie Antoinette drank their blend, 1692)
📍 15 Place des Vosges, 4th

☂️ Walking stick: Galerie Fayet (handmade since 1905,Sword in a Cane)
📍 Passage Jouffroy

📚 BOOKS: Smith & Son Historic Bookstore, nice selection of Kids books.
📍3 locations in Paris

🧸 TOYS: Pain d’Épices (Belle Époque wonderland, less plastic, more unique souvenirs )
📍 Passage Jouffroy

☕ COFFEE: Café Verlet (roasted on-site since 1880)
📍 256 Rue Saint-Honoré, 1st

Visit 4-5 in one afternoon walk.
This is what Paris feels like when it’s not performing for cameras.

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💬 **Which shop are you visiting first?**

29/04/2026

SAVE FULL LIST OF MOVIES IN THE CAPTION

Planning the best day trip from Paris to Normandy?

Watch these first.

Because standing on Omaha Beach hits different when you’ve seen what happened there.

*Here are Steeven’s 7 favourite movies every American should watch before visiting Normandy:*

🎬 *Saving Private Ryan*(1998)
That opening 27 minutes on Omaha Beach? You’ll understand why the beach feels special.

🎬 *Band of Brothers* - Episode 2 (2001)
We take you to the *Dick Winters memorial* at Brecourt Manor. This Easy Company hero’s story shows you why it matters at Westpoint to this day.

🎬 *The Longest Day* (1962)
FILMED ON LOCATION at *Pointe du Hoc*, Pegasus Bridge, and Sainte-Mère-Église - the actual places you’ll visit on our private trip to Normandy.

🎬 *Patton* (1970)
The Normandy breakout and Battle of the Hedgerows. Essential for understanding what *American forces* faced after the beaches.

🎬 *Churchill* (2017)
The weight of the decision. The doubt before D-Day. Adds depth to every memorial you’ll see.

🎬 *The Monuments Men* (2014)
What happened to France’s art and culture during occupation - context beyond the battles.

🎬 *D-Day 360*(2014 - PBS/Nova)
CGI recreation of what the beaches looked like on *June 6, 1944*. Perfect for visualizing the invasion before your best day trip from Paris.
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On a private trip to Normandy with Paris and Beyond Tours, you’re not just seeing beaches and bunkers.

*You’re walking where American soldiers changed history.*

👉 Link in bio to book your private trip to Normandy

29/04/2026

SAVE THIS MUSEUM LIST TO PLAN YOUR TRIP
Planning the best day trip from Paris to Normandy?

Visit these museums first.

Because walking through history hits different when you understand what happened there.

*Here are Steeven’s 6 favorite museums every American should visit in Normandy:*

🏛️ *Utah Beach Museum*
Built ON the actual D-Day beach. Real B-26 bomber. Walk straight from exhibits onto the sand where *23,000 American troops* landed.

🪂 *Airborne Museum* (Sainte-Mère-Église)
The *Band of Brothers* town. Parachute-shaped building. Actual Waco glider inside. John Steele’s dummy still hangs from the church steeple outside.

🎖️ *Overlord Museum*
10,000+ authentic artifacts. Film-quality dioramas. Every single item is real. Near *Omaha Beach* - plan 90 minutes.

🍁 *Juno Beach Centre*
The Canadian story. 14,000 troops landed here on D-Day. The only Canadian museum on the beaches.

🔫 *Battery of Longues-sur-Mer*
Original German guns still in their bunkers. The ONLY intact D-Day battery. See what Allied soldiers faced.

🎮 *D-Day Experience* (Dead Man’s Corner)
Flight simulator drops you into Normandy. Motion seats, wind effects, surround sound. Perfect for teenagers.

On a private trip to Normandy with Paris and Beyond Tours, we customize for your group:

→ Teenagers? We hit the simulators.
→ Canadian heritage? Juno Beach matters.
→ History buffs? All six museums.
→ Limited time? Top 3 essentials.

Your interests. Your pace. Your story.

👉 Link in bio to plan your best day trip from Paris to Normandy

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22/04/2026

Meet your Louvre private tour guide

I’m Sylvanie, and I lead Paris private tours for Paris and Beyond Tours.

But here’s what a typical day ACTUALLY looks like:

📍 Palais Royal gardens (where Parisians actually hang out)

📍 Galerie Vero-Dodat - stunning 19th-century passage

📍 Emily in Paris - the entrance of her office !

📍 for lunch - best Italian restaurant for families near the Louvre. Their pizza is unreal.

This is what I love about leading Louvre private tours:
It’s not just the museum. It’s the neighborhood. It’s the stories. It’s the pizza. 😄

Paris and Beyond Tours = Paris beyond the guidebook.
Ready to explore?

👉 Link in bio to book your Paris private tour

20/04/2026

BIG MISTAKE
NOT PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO PARIS MALLS

Art Nouveau domes, rooftop terraces, Eiffel Tower views 

Guess which one invented the concept?
Paris, 1852.
If you’re visiting Paris, these three aren’t just shopping destinations they’re experience most visitors - mainly from America completely miss:

🏛️ LE BON MARCHÉ (Est. 1852)
The world’s first department store.
Invented fixed prices, returns, and shopping as an experience.
La Grande Épicerie = food paradise.

🌸 PRINTEMPS (Est. 1865)
Invented seasonal sales (1866)
Menswear sections (1925)
Designer collabs (1933).
Free rooftop terrace

✨ GALERIES LAFAYETTE (Est. 1893)
That iconic dome.
Weekly fashion shows.
Some of the best free views in Paris.

All FREE TO VISIT IN PARIS.
All CENTRALLY LOCATED ACTIVITY
ALL WORTH ADDING TO YOUR BEST PARIS ITINERARY

Paris didn’t just invent the mall.
They invented the idea that shopping could be a way of Life.
Full guide in the carousel 👆
The French way

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18/04/2026

WHERE TO EAT AROUND THE CATACOMBS ?

The Paris street locals go to after visiting the Catacombs (and tourists almost never find)
🧀🍷 Rue Daguerre in the 14th—a market street that feels like old Paris still exists.
Here’s what you need:
🧀 CHEESE: or (both institutions)
🦪 OYSTERS: Standing at the counter with white wine (very Tuesday evening)
🍰 PASTRIES: (fabulous meringue)
☕ COFFEE: (owner = Best Roaster of France)
🍵 TEA: L’autre Thé (next door, delicious selection and blends)
🍷 WINE: -> Top 2 best sommelier of France (give him your budget, trust completely)
🎁 PRESERVED FOOD: Maison Valette traditionnel Foie gras and excellent preserved French dishes
🧸 TOYS: (makes you want to be 10 again)
Plus chocolatiers, wine bars, fruit stands, pastry shops...
This is what Paris feels like when it’s not performing for cameras.
📍 Rue Daguerre, 14th arrondissement 🚇 Denfert-Rochereau 💾 SAVE this for after the Catacombs 📤 SEND to someone doing Paris soon
Go on a Tuesday evening if you can. When Parisians are just... living.
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15/04/2026

À WALK WITH NORA

AFTER THE LOUVRE, GO HERE 👇

You just finished the museum.
You’re tired. Hungry. Overstimulated.

Here’s what to do:

1️⃣ Cross Pont des Arts (the old lock bridge)
2️⃣ Enter the 6th arrondissement
3️⃣ Head to Saint-Germain-des-Prés

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THIS is the Paris you imagined.

Romantic streets ✨
Sidewalk cafés ☕
People-watching energy 👀

My go-to street?

Grab a wine, sit outside, breathe.

My favorite spot for seafood lovers?

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This neighborhood amplifies everything romantic about Paris.

And it’s a 5-minute walk from the Louvre.

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14/04/2026

THE 2 INSIGHTS THAT CHANGE YOUR ENTIRE TRIP

The pattern is ALWAYS the same:
“Difficult” kid = sleep debt + sugar crash + walking long distance

« Engaged” kid = solid foundation
Same museum. Same guide. Different preparation.

There are great resources out there!

Here are my 2 go-tos for Sleep and Food that I share with every family:

🛌 (Stanford sleep scientist): Her research with elite athletes showed sleep extension BEFORE high-performance events = better outcomes.
Same principle for your Paris trip: Add 30 min to bedtime 1-2 weeks before travel. You can’t recover sleep debt in one night.

🍎 : That 8am croissant? Blood sugar spike → 9:30am crash → “I’m bored”
Same principle for your Paris mornings: Protein first (eggs, yogurt, cheese) on tour days. Save pastries for after, or pair with protein. Stable blood sugar = stable focus.

I share this framework with every family.
Not because I want to be a sleep coach. But because I want to save you the time and research.

You prep the body. I’ll transform the experience.
Together? Magic.
📍 Private Paris family tours Link in bio

10/04/2026

“Mom, not another museum.” 😮‍💨

Here’s what Parisian families actually do with their kids:

They skip the gift shops.
They make the gifts instead.
�🧵 TRICOTTE MOI UN TATOO
Kids print custom patches onto ANY fabric
Backpacks, jackets, their favorite t-shirt = instant upgrade
Way cooler than a refrigerator magnet�
👜 BAG-ALL
Pick your bag, personalize it with your kid’s name, a Paris memory
They leave with something uniquely theirs
( you have to pay the bag and the print )�you can purchase cheaper bags from the mistakes they did previously.�( not uniquely Paris, but also NY)
�🪨 STONE CUTTING + NOTRE-DAME TOUR (Paris and Beyond tours )
Your kids learn medieval stone carving techniques
They use real tools (totally supervised)
They leave with something they made with their own hands

These are REAL workshops.

Age range: 6-16 (but honestly, parents love them too)

Your kids won’t remember another museum painting.
They WILL remember the stone they carved themselves.

Which experience is going on your Paris itinerary?

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07/04/2026

Love locks? Cute idea… but not exactly a local favourite 🔐
Meet Anya she’s lived in Paris for half her life and has been guiding for 10+ years

💬 The questions she gets all the time:

Is there a quiet spot near Notre Dame Cathedral? Yes and it’s right next to it 🌿
Is Louvre or Palace of Versailles… overwhelming? Definitely. Still worth it? 100%.
Day trip to Versailles? If you want to see how far luxury can go… don’t skip it 👑

But here’s what most people miss:

It’s not just about what you see
it’s about how you experience it.

Slow mornings. Local spots.
Getting a little lost in the Latin Quarter.
See the city through someone else’s eyes
… and falling in love with it again,again and again

Tourist checklist or local experience what are you choosing? 👇

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