Travel Guide Reviews
★★★★★ - Karin E, July 7 2023
“I recently spend a week in Paris and downloaded the Paris Explorer Guidebook right before we left. My husband and I have been to Paris before but learned about so many additional things to do that we had never done before. We especially loved the Google Map with site pins - we used that the whole time to visit various places. On the Guidebooks recommendation, we ate dinner at Le Christine and it was one of the best restaurants we've been to in Paris. I enthusiastically recommend this Guidebook to anyone going to Paris for the first time or the 10th time. It's great!”
Karin purchased the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2023 version).
Purchase your copy of the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2025 edition). This gorgeously-detailed 109-page e-book features the perfect 7-day Paris itinerary. You’ll have all of the best things to do in Paris with all of the travel tips and detailed information you need for a fabulous week in Paris. This e-book is delivered to your email as a PDF digital download.
The Paris Explorer Guidebook includes:
A seven-day itinerary using my signature planning approach: a flexible neighborhood-focused daily guide using the principles of slow travel to explore the most beautiful Paris neighborhoods. This Paris travel itinerary perfectly blends must-see destinations with local restaurants, beautiful streets in Paris, picturesque Parisian parks, and other neighborhood spots and hidden Paris gems. Neighborhoods/arrondissements featured in the Paris guidebook include:
Saint Germain des Prés
The Latin Quarter
The Marais
Montmartre
Grands-Boulevards
Bastille & the Canal Saint Martin
L’Opéra
The 1st & 2nd arrondissements
An accompanying Paris Explorer Google Map with everything from the daily itinerary guide pinned on the map with notes and tips.
My keys for how to Navigate Paris, including an introduction to the city and its arrondissements, how to get around Paris by walking, how to take the Paris Metro, and how to get from the airports to Paris city center. Also included: an overview of train stations and how to book a train ticket in France, so that you can take a Paris day trip or explore another area of France.
Where to stay in Paris: The best neighborhoods to stay in while visiting Paris, how to decide on where to stay, and an overview of hotels vs apartment rentals in Paris. I also share my personal recommendations for Paris hotels and apartments, where I have personally stayed and had a positive experience.
A packing guide and printable packing list for a week in Paris. I provide suggestions for what to pack in Paris and how to minimize your luggage.
A printable travel prep list that breaks down all the things to do to plan a trip to Paris, from booking your hotel to making reservations and prepping your documents for travel.
The Paris Primer: my full set of Paris travel tips and all my secrets for navigating, language, and culture. I include my advice on culture, dining in Paris, dining keywords and essential French vocabulary, and my number 1 secret to having an enjoyable visit to Paris (it boils down to one word!), and advice on safety while visiting Paris.
My resource guide - a detailed list of my apps and resources that I use for travel, French language learning, and French culture, restaurants, and events. You’ll have all of my recommendations for podcasts, apps, and other resources to prepare for and use while on your trip to Paris.
To top it all off, this PDF travel guide is filled with my color photographs of Paris - so you can enjoy Parisian snapshots as you plan your trip to Paris.
After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the downloadable PDF guidebook within 15 minutes.
Need a sneak peek? Pick up a copy of my free One Day in Paris Guidebook to get a taste of my planning style (bonus: you’ll have another full day of itinerary ideas in your back pocket to use during your visit!).
Read what past clients have to say about planning travel with Lauren! Charlotte to Paris Travel Reviews.
“What I loved most about our Charlotte to Paris travel plan was that it was flexible - we told Lauren that we enjoyed some structure, but also time to relax and wander and see where the day took us. Our plan gave us so many recommendations that wherever we ended up, we knew that there was a place we could try without having to pick a random place and risk a bad experience. Also, her tips and tricks were right on, and really helped us navigate the city like pros!” ~ Kim
Trip Highlights: “Angelina's in Versailles for the chocolat chaud, Laduree for the BEST ever macarons, and Le Mary Celeste. Yes, those are all food experiences!! No regrets!!”
— Kim & Adam, 2019
Kim & Adam used my Bespoke Paris Explorer custom travel planning service.
The four photos above were taken by Kim & Adam during their trip to Paris.
★★★★★ - Alexandra S, July 11 2022
“Fantastic detail in this guide that we are using to plan our family trip to Paris. Lauren has been wonderful and helpful to work with! We are using this guide to plan the restaurants we will visit and also to plan which neighborhoods we are going to visit. The breakdown of restaurants/sightseeing/shopping by neighborhood is super useful and the "walking tour" sections will be invaluable. Highly recommend this guidebook whether it's your first or seventh visit to Paris!”
Alex purchased the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2022 version).
Purchase your copy of the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2025 edition). This gorgeously-detailed 109-page e-book features the perfect 7-day Paris itinerary. You’ll have all of the best things to do in Paris with all of the travel tips and detailed information you need for a fabulous week in Paris. This e-book is delivered to your email as a PDF digital download.
The Paris Explorer Guidebook includes:
A seven-day itinerary using my signature planning approach: a flexible neighborhood-focused daily guide using the principles of slow travel to explore the most beautiful Paris neighborhoods. This Paris travel itinerary perfectly blends must-see destinations with local restaurants, beautiful streets in Paris, picturesque Parisian parks, and other neighborhood spots and hidden Paris gems. Neighborhoods/arrondissements featured in the Paris guidebook include:
Saint Germain des Prés
The Latin Quarter
The Marais
Montmartre
Grands-Boulevards
Bastille & the Canal Saint Martin
L’Opéra
The 1st & 2nd arrondissements
An accompanying Paris Explorer Google Map with everything from the daily itinerary guide pinned on the map with notes and tips.
My keys for how to Navigate Paris, including an introduction to the city and its arrondissements, how to get around Paris by walking, how to take the Paris Metro, and how to get from the airports to Paris city center. Also included: an overview of train stations and how to book a train ticket in France, so that you can take a Paris day trip or explore another area of France.
Where to stay in Paris: The best neighborhoods to stay in while visiting Paris, how to decide on where to stay, and an overview of hotels vs apartment rentals in Paris. I also share my personal recommendations for Paris hotels and apartments, where I have personally stayed and had a positive experience.
A packing guide and printable packing list for a week in Paris. I provide suggestions for what to pack in Paris and how to minimize your luggage.
A printable travel prep list that breaks down all the things to do to plan a trip to Paris, from booking your hotel to making reservations and prepping your documents for travel.
The Paris Primer: my full set of Paris travel tips and all my secrets for navigating, language, and culture. I include my advice on culture, dining in Paris, dining keywords and essential French vocabulary, and my number 1 secret to having an enjoyable visit to Paris (it boils down to one word!), and advice on safety while visiting Paris.
My resource guide - a detailed list of my apps and resources that I use for travel, French language learning, and French culture, restaurants, and events. You’ll have all of my recommendations for podcasts, apps, and other resources to prepare for and use while on your trip to Paris.
To top it all off, this PDF travel guide is filled with my color photographs of Paris - so you can enjoy Parisian snapshots as you plan your trip to Paris.
After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the downloadable PDF guidebook within 15 minutes.
Need a sneak peek? Pick up a copy of my free One Day in Paris Guidebook to get a taste of my planning style (bonus: you’ll have another full day of itinerary ideas in your back pocket to use during your visit!).
Read what past clients have to say about planning travel with Lauren! Charlotte to Paris Travel Reviews.
Jean A, January 9 2023
“Everything was fabulous! We made it Rouen and our lady of miraculous medal (twice actually- we went back for the gift shop). The itinerary was great. We did pretty much all of it. The only thing we didn’t do was some of the lunches or dinners depending on where we were or just too tired. Thanks again- we really appreciated it all and we loved it! Stephanie was fabulous by the way at the Louvre! She made it so interesting! Thanks for that recommendation too!!!”
Jean purchased the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2022 version).
Purchase your copy of the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2025 edition). This gorgeously-detailed 109-page e-book features the perfect 7-day Paris itinerary. You’ll have all of the best things to do in Paris with all of the travel tips and detailed information you need for a fabulous week in Paris. This e-book is delivered to your email as a PDF digital download.
The Paris Explorer Guidebook includes:
A seven-day itinerary using my signature planning approach: a flexible neighborhood-focused daily guide using the principles of slow travel to explore the most beautiful Paris neighborhoods. This Paris travel itinerary perfectly blends must-see destinations with local restaurants, beautiful streets in Paris, picturesque Parisian parks, and other neighborhood spots and hidden Paris gems. Neighborhoods/arrondissements featured in the Paris guidebook include:
Saint Germain des Prés
The Latin Quarter
The Marais
Montmartre
Grands-Boulevards
Bastille & the Canal Saint Martin
L’Opéra
The 1st & 2nd arrondissements
An accompanying Paris Explorer Google Map with everything from the daily itinerary guide pinned on the map with notes and tips.
My keys for how to Navigate Paris, including an introduction to the city and its arrondissements, how to get around Paris by walking, how to take the Paris Metro, and how to get from the airports to Paris city center. Also included: an overview of train stations and how to book a train ticket in France, so that you can take a Paris day trip or explore another area of France.
Where to stay in Paris: The best neighborhoods to stay in while visiting Paris, how to decide on where to stay, and an overview of hotels vs apartment rentals in Paris. I also share my personal recommendations for Paris hotels and apartments, where I have personally stayed and had a positive experience.
A packing guide and printable packing list for a week in Paris. I provide suggestions for what to pack in Paris and how to minimize your luggage.
A printable travel prep list that breaks down all the things to do to plan a trip to Paris, from booking your hotel to making reservations and prepping your documents for travel.
The Paris Primer: my full set of Paris travel tips and all my secrets for navigating, language, and culture. I include my advice on culture, dining in Paris, dining keywords and essential French vocabulary, and my number 1 secret to having an enjoyable visit to Paris (it boils down to one word!), and advice on safety while visiting Paris.
My resource guide - a detailed list of my apps and resources that I use for travel, French language learning, and French culture, restaurants, and events. You’ll have all of my recommendations for podcasts, apps, and other resources to prepare for and use while on your trip to Paris.
To top it all off, this PDF travel guide is filled with my color photographs of Paris - so you can enjoy Parisian snapshots as you plan your trip to Paris.
After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the downloadable PDF guidebook within 15 minutes.
Need a sneak peek? Pick up a copy of my free One Day in Paris Guidebook to get a taste of my planning style (bonus: you’ll have another full day of itinerary ideas in your back pocket to use during your visit!).
Read what past clients have to say about planning travel with Lauren! Charlotte to Paris Travel Reviews.
“The details in the Daily Itinerary along with the custom Google Map made it really easy to anticipate and navigate through the day… The travel guide makes it easy to make reservations for museums, venues and restaurants, with the information overview for each location and links provided to each website. There is so much to see, learn and experience in Paris, that I believe any traveler to Paris would benefit-both novice and frequent visitors.”
Trip Highlights: “I am so glad that I took 2 different private tours of the Louvre with a guide from Paris Muse! I gained so much knowledge and appreciation of the art and the building, that I would always recommend visiting the Louvre with a professional guide. Thank you Charlotte to Paris for this recommendation!
I took a Lunch River Cruise soon after my arrival. It was a great way to get an overview of many key landmarks and just enjoy the beauty of the city.
Oh, and every meal was delicious! Several of the restaurants you recommended are a must on my return trip to Paris!”
— Betty, 2022
Betty used my Bespoke Paris Explorer custom travel planning service.
The five photos above were taken by Betty during her trip to Paris.
★★★★★ - Ashley H, July 20, 2022
“We cannot recommend Lauren’s itineraries enough! It was so much fun and way more relaxing of a vacation knowing all of the heavy lifting of finding yummy places to eat, figuring out what is cool to see in each Parisian neighborhood, etc. Lauren’s Paris itinerary was all encompassing - a wonderful travel planning guide and a map made specifically for the guide! Absolutely loved how this itinerary made our trip to Paris so great! Will continue to use in the future and to see what else Lauren provides - worth every penny!!!!”
Ashley purchased the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2022 version).
Purchase your copy of the Paris Explorer Guidebook (2025 edition). This gorgeously-detailed 109-page e-book features the perfect 7-day Paris itinerary. You’ll have all of the best things to do in Paris with all of the travel tips and detailed information you need for a fabulous week in Paris. This e-book is delivered to your email as a PDF digital download.
The Paris Explorer Guidebook includes:
A seven-day itinerary using my signature planning approach: a flexible neighborhood-focused daily guide using the principles of slow travel to explore the most beautiful Paris neighborhoods. This Paris travel itinerary perfectly blends must-see destinations with local restaurants, beautiful streets in Paris, picturesque Parisian parks, and other neighborhood spots and hidden Paris gems. Neighborhoods/arrondissements featured in the Paris guidebook include:
Saint Germain des Prés
The Latin Quarter
The Marais
Montmartre
Grands-Boulevards
Bastille & the Canal Saint Martin
L’Opéra
The 1st & 2nd arrondissements
An accompanying Paris Explorer Google Map with everything from the daily itinerary guide pinned on the map with notes and tips.
My keys for how to Navigate Paris, including an introduction to the city and its arrondissements, how to get around Paris by walking, how to take the Paris Metro, and how to get from the airports to Paris city center. Also included: an overview of train stations and how to book a train ticket in France, so that you can take a Paris day trip or explore another area of France.
Where to stay in Paris: The best neighborhoods to stay in while visiting Paris, how to decide on where to stay, and an overview of hotels vs apartment rentals in Paris. I also share my personal recommendations for Paris hotels and apartments, where I have personally stayed and had a positive experience.
A packing guide and printable packing list for a week in Paris. I provide suggestions for what to pack in Paris and how to minimize your luggage.
A printable travel prep list that breaks down all the things to do to plan a trip to Paris, from booking your hotel to making reservations and prepping your documents for travel.
The Paris Primer: my full set of Paris travel tips and all my secrets for navigating, language, and culture. I include my advice on culture, dining in Paris, dining keywords and essential French vocabulary, and my number 1 secret to having an enjoyable visit to Paris (it boils down to one word!), and advice on safety while visiting Paris.
My resource guide - a detailed list of my apps and resources that I use for travel, French language learning, and French culture, restaurants, and events. You’ll have all of my recommendations for podcasts, apps, and other resources to prepare for and use while on your trip to Paris.
To top it all off, this PDF travel guide is filled with my color photographs of Paris - so you can enjoy Parisian snapshots as you plan your trip to Paris.
After your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the downloadable PDF guidebook within 15 minutes.
Need a sneak peek? Pick up a copy of my free One Day in Paris Guidebook to get a taste of my planning style (bonus: you’ll have another full day of itinerary ideas in your back pocket to use during your visit!).
Read what past clients have to say about planning travel with Lauren! Charlotte to Paris Travel Reviews.
“I enjoyed the flexible nature of the plans — the daily itinerary was built in such a way we could pick and choose what we wanted to do, and getting sidetracked for a few hours didn’t mean the day was ruined. Essential for a low pressure vacation. I also appreciated how thoughtful the itinerary was with keeping activities grouped to certain neighborhoods.” ~ Maury
Trip Highlights: Crepes, croissants, cheese and champagne :)
— Maury & Jim, 2019
Maury & Jim purchased my Bespoke Paris Explorer custom travel planning service.
The five photos above were taken by Maury and Jim during their trip to Paris.
★★★★★ - Sue G, July 31 2022
“Charlotte to Paris custom digital guidebook is an absolute piece of art, combining breathtaking photography with a personalized itinerary reflecting my dream trip to Paris wishlist. I recommend Charlotte to Paris to everyone who desires spending less time planning and more time traveling!”
Sue used my Bespoke Paris Explorer custom travel planning service.
A personalized, custom daily travel plan for Paris, just for you!
Your Bespoke Paris Guidebook is personally created by Lauren Gibson, Founder & Owner of Charlotte to Paris.
Lauren uses her signature flexible, neighborhood-based planning style, blending her recommendations and expertise from her many visits to Paris, to create a guidebook that reflects what you want to experience on your travels to Paris.
Inside your Bespoke Paris Guidebook: you will receive tailored recommendations and guidance for each day’s trip itinerary, from breakfast through after dinner drinks, with all the art, culture and neighborhood exploring in between. You’ll arrive in Paris well-informed and ready to explore the City of Light!
See below for more details on what’s included with your custom travel plan.
Read what past clients have to say about planning travel with Lauren! Charlotte to Paris Travel Reviews.
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