Shelby
About Shelby
Hi, I'm Shelby, an American (Californian, to be specific), living in Paris since 2019. I editorialize my life in France, my hard-earned cultural lessons, restaurant explorations, and frequent faux pas on my Substack, Franchement. Enjoying food, wine, art, and history in Paris are my favorite hobbies, and I'm happy to share tips and visit ideas to make your stay feel like you're a true local.
What I can provide
My expertise includes Paris restaurants and wine bars, museums and cultural stops, kid-friendly activities (sometimes difficult in Paris), all from the perspective of someone who lives here.
Beyond just ideas of where to visit and dine, I provide context on public transport, timing, and overall vibe to shorten the learning curve and ensure you have an enjoyable experience.
Most critically, I can also tell you what to skip, because we all know that, sometimes, a great vacation depends on what you say no to, instead of having a packed itinerary.
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Free Video Consultation
15 min
A short introductory call to answer questions and explore your needs.
Review Itinerary
30 min
In this session, I will review your itinerary and sense-check it against your travel style, interests and timing. I will highlight anything that doesn't quite make sense and suggest small edits to improve flow, pacing and experiences, based on what you most value in your travel experience.
In-Depth Video Consultation
45 min
A detailed session to dive deeper into your goals and provide tailored advice on logistics, activities, dining, museums--whatever matters most to you.
* Prices are approximate and may vary at checkout time