Culture trip & Homestay in Paris

A cultural immersion, off the beaten track and tailored to your interests.

A rare opportunity to reconnect to yourself, nurture your soul, and get more clarity on your life.

I have the perfect experience for you! So, are you ready ?

… to discover the beauty of Paris, and at the same time, to discover the peace, the voice of your soul?

WHO YOU ARE

You have dreams. You want to feel a sense of purpose and live freely and joyfully. You are adventurous and want to broaden your perspective by visiting Paris (and maybe even living here one day!) You are also at a point in your life where you sincerely want to come out of the routine, go deep inside and reconnect to your true self.

WHO I AM

I am a holistic life coach, passionate about Paris and personal growth. I love to introduce people to other cultures. I understand that travelling on your own, communicating in a foreign language or figuring out another culture is not always easy. But it is such a rich and marvelous experience! I am your comforting support in Paris. I help you enhance your Parisian experience, while reconnecting to the voice of your soul.

Your benefits:

Revitalize with comfort

Enjoy a break from the mundane routine of life. Relax during your retreat in my confortable apartment, in a great neighbourhood of Paris, totally safe and famous for its authentic, cosmopolitan, artistic and ‘village-like’ spirit.

Discover Paris as an insider

Discover the beauty, the culture, the history of this beautiful, romantic City of Light. Paris has so much to offer! Become artistically enriched. Enjoy great food. Get inspired.

Become more familiar with local culture

Get acquainted to the day to day Parisian life. I will help you fit into France’s culture at your own time and pace.

Have fun improving your French

Whatever your current level, let French flow naturally, easily in your subconscious through total linguistic immersion, and many fun opportunities to practice while discovering the city.

Live unique experiences

On this life-enhancing encounter with Paris, enrich your life, your body and your soul with new and exciting experiences, catered to your interests. Discover. Enjoy. Grow.

Change your life

A unique adventure of self-discovery and a life-enhancing encounter with Paris. Surely the best of two worlds, this experience can only enrich your life, your body and your soul.

Claim your FREE 30-minute Discovery Session!

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What is included?

Enjoy your private, comfy bedroom.

1. A homestay to relax

UP TO 6 NIGHTS IN PRIVATE, COMFY BEDROOM

I will welcome you in my comfortable and typically Parisian apartment, in the “Gambetta” neighborhood. Located in the 20th district (arrondissement) of Paris, on the right bank of the Seine river, it is safe and has a “village like” spirit: quiet streets, small parks, local cafés, delicious and reasonably-priced restaurants, organic grocery stores, small churches, charming bookstores, theaters, open air markets, etc. A true Parisian experience, far away from the touristic crowds!

Enjoy up to 6 nights in a private, calm and luminous bedroom, with a Queen bed, or 2 individual beds for friends (bathroom and kitchen to be shared with me.)

My neighborhood is well served by public transportation. Only 3 min walk to the Gambetta metro station on line 3, which takes you directly in about 20 min to the famous ‘Opera Garnier’ and the nearby ‘Boulevard Haussmann’ with its fancy department stores (Printemps, Galerie Lafayette). Easy metro connection to all touristic landmarks. Lots of bus lines (incl. one direct to Le Louvre and Champs de Mars/Eiffel Tower). Taxi station at 3 min walk.

“Staying with Lydie was a remarkable and memorable experience.”

Oksana Toronto, Canada

2. All breakfasts and one homemade dinner

I USE ORGANIC, SUPER FRESH INGREDIENTS.

Every morning, I serve you a delicious and freshly made breakfast. I will also prepare one homemade dinner during your stay.

For the other meals, I will provide you with a list of my favourite restaurants and bistros in the neighborhood where you will enjoy delicious food at very reasonable prices. I can also advise on other great restaurants in Paris.

If you feel like it, you can also cook light dinners in my fully-equipped kitchen. I will recommend great local stores: bakeries, organic grocery stores, cheese mongers and other specialty stores.

Delicious breakfasts

Private sessions to address anything that is useful to you

3. Face-to-face time

EVERY DAY, A ONE-HOUR PRIVATE SESSION TO CATER TO YOUR NEEDS

This time together is for you! I will use all my competencies and enthusiasm to support you on whatever is important to you. It can be:

a private lesson of French
a deep discussion about the French culture (art, gastronomy, natural wines, business, etc.)
a holistic life coaching session to gain more clarity on your life
a guidance related to a project you have in France
or I can simply help you book tickets & restaurants, find something specific in Paris, or organize a trip in France!

(Note: possibility to increase the number of hours as an option)

“Lydie helped me prepare my presentation to a group at a French University. The result would not have been as compelling without her help.”

Chisato, student at University of GakushuinTokyo, Japan

4. Discover a more authentic Paris

Get off the beaten track, and live unique experiences catered to your interests (art, culture, architecture, organic food, natural wines, etc.)

private walking tour(s) of Paris (duration 4 hours) – personalized according to your interests; during each tour, you can practice your French with me (I have taught French professionaly for many years), so that you can make progresses while enjoying the city!
1 open air market experience (duration 4 hours) – a must-do in Paris! Shopping outdoors is an ingrained and very popular habit with Parisians. They come to buy fresh produce, discuss with their favorite sellers for fine cooking inspiration, and meet with their friends for coffee or a glass of wine. You will discover with me authentic markets surrounded by delicious bakeries, pastries stores, wine stores, cheese mongers, etc. If time permits, we can then picnic in a park or near the Seine river, and enjoy our great food together 🙂
discovery of the neighborhood and day to day ‘Parisienne’ life style: if you’d enjoy it, we will go to buy groceries together, have a coffee in a nice local café, visit cute local stores, and do activities to understand better the French passion for litterature and art (e.g., visit the fantastic local public library, small art galeries, go to see a movie or a theater play, etc.)

“Wow. Lydie. Was. Awesome. Can’t say enough how happy we were with her outdoor market experience. It was the highlight of our trip.”

BlakeUSA

Discover Paris as an insider.

Daily excursion in Champagne during the harvest

Available options:

TO PERSONALIZE EVEN MORE YOUR STAY

OPTION 1: additional face-to-face time together, to cater even better to your needs.

OPTION 2: tour of Paris in private car (duration around 3h) – I drive you to main landmarks, I drop you off and wait for you in the car while you take your pictures – only on Saturday or Sunday morning (from 8am to 11am, before there is too much traffic)

OPTION 3: outside of Paris daily excursion in private car – for ex. visit of Epernay and the Champagne wine country; visit of the historical city of Fontainebleau with its amazing castle and huge park, etc.

OPTION 4: marketing & business consultancy – I have 20+ years of experience in marketing. If you are a freelancer, entrepreneur or artist, with limited or no marketing expertise, I can help you! We can discuss about your project; I can teach you the basics of a good marketing strategy, advise you about fundamental marketing tools to use to develop your digital presence, etc.

These options are available at additional cost: contact me for more information!

Preparing your stay

How does it work?

Duration: from 3 days to 7 days; the number of activities depends on the length of your stay.
Preparation: prior to your arrival, we exchange by email to prepare a customized cultural immersion stay for you, with a specific program tailored to your needs.

Pricing?

Price varies according to the length of your stay:

3 days/2 nights: €1,257
4 days/3 nights: €1,747
5 days/4 nights: €2,247
6 days/5 nights: €2,687
7 days/6 nights: €2,937

Ask me for the specific program, which vary according to the chosen length of your stay. Example for a 5-day stay: 4 nights with breakfasts, welcome & onboarding, 3 one-hour private sessions, 2 four-hour private walking tours in Paris, 1 open-air market experience with picnic, a few local activities in the neighborhood, and one homemade dinner.

Programs without homestay are also available!

Already have a place to stay?

No problem, I also offer a program without accommodation!

It includes the same activities: face-to-face time, walking tours, open air market experience.

Pricing: From €970 to €2,300 without options (*), according to the length of your stay and number of activities -please contact me for a specific quote.

(*) Options: additional face-to-face time, tours/experiences in Paris, support services, and private Life Coaching sessions are available – contact me for more information!

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What folks are saying…

“ The quintessential Parisienne lifestyle. Thank you, Lydie, for making my first trip to Paris so special.”

“Lydie was an incredibly gracious and kind host, who goes above and beyond for her guests. She thought of every detail and recommendation in advance to ensure my stay was pleasant and comfortable. Her apartment is beautiful, cosy and well-situated right near the metro, which is the best way round get around Paris. My room felt as though I was living the quintessential Parisienne lifestyle. Thank you, Lydie, for making my first trip to Paris so special, I will remember this trip fondly.”

FaridahBrisbane, Australia

“Lydie was beyond exceptional! She is the ultimate host for Paris.

“Lydie was beyond exceptional! She is the ultimate host for Paris. She’s incredibly kind and generous, very knowledgeable of this amazing city, and really takes pride in researching the very best experience for her clients. My trip would not have been the same without Lydie’s expert guidance and assistance!! If you are going to be in Paris for any length of time, booking time with Lydie is mandatory!”

DougUSA

“Lydie understands and respects the culture of various countries. We enjoyed talking with her about the differences in life style.”

“Lydie is so kind! She did everything she could to help us. She speaks not only English, but also Japanese. She understands and respects the culture of various countries. We enjoyed talking with her about the differences in life style. I wish we would have had more time to learn more about the French culture with her.”

MiekoTokyo, Japan

“I learned so much!

“Lydie helps others with learning French, French culture, and more. We did a walking tour in French where she shared about French culture and she did it in French, speaking slowly for me. I learned so much! (She normally does these in English.) Overall, I had the most lovely visit and would highly recommend staying with Lydie.”

ClareVancouver, Canada

“Lydie is the epitome of a loving and caring host. We were so lucky to find her.”

“Lydie is the epitome of a loving and caring host. We were so lucky to find her. The place is absolutely beautiful, secure neighbourhood, close to bus and metro, highly recommended.”

RoshanBangalore, India

“Wow. Lydie. Was. Awesome.”

“Wow. Lydie. Was. Awesome. Can’t say enough how happy we were with her outdoor market experience. It was the highlight of our trip.”

BlakeUSA

“Staying with Lydie was a remarkable and memorable experience.”

“Staying with Lydie was a remarkable and memorable experience. From the moment I walked in the door, I felt welcomed and very at ease in her home. Lydie is a totally genuine and thoughtful host. I recommend her 100%.”

OksanaToronto, Canada

“I’d highly recommend a stay with Lydie’s for anyone who wants to see a more authentic Paris.”

“Lydie was extremely welcoming from the get go. She really makes you feel at home. The area surrounding her apartment gives you a fantastic taste of Paris as it’s away from the super touristy area. I’d highly recommend a stay with Lydie’s for anyone who wants to see a more authentic Paris.”

EllieDublin, Ireland

“Lydie was an exceptional host and her home was a wonderful place to spend time.”

“Lydie was an exceptional host and her home was a wonderful place to spend time. The neighborhood is interesting and nice. Lydie was very good at recommending good places to go and making sure that one is comfortable and happy. I stayed for almost a month and grew to love the space!”

AlexanderAustin, Texas, USA

“Lydie was very helpful in introducing us to local features, transport, gardens and specialty shops, which helped to make our stay enjoyable and stress free.”

“Lydie was very helpful in introducing us to local features, transport, gardens and specialty shops, which helped to make our stay enjoyable and stress free. Our accommodation was very neat and clean. We loved staying with Lydie.”

HelenBaranduda, Australia

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Contact me and let’s speak over the phone or possibly meet in person to see how I can cater to your needs!

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Culture trip & Homestay in Paris

Is that you?

I have the perfect experience for you! So, are you ready ?

WHO YOU ARE

WHO I AM

Your benefits:

Revitalize with comfort

Discover Paris as an insider

Become more familiar with local culture

Have fun improving your French

Live unique experiences

Change your life

Claim your FREE 30-minute Discovery Session!

What is included?

1. A homestay to relax

2. All breakfasts and one homemade dinner

3. Face-to-face time

4. Discover a more authentic Paris

Available options:

Preparing your stay

How does it work?

Pricing?

Already have a place to stay?

Claim your FREE 30-minute Discovery Session!

What folks are saying…

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