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Paris Tour Guide – Isabelle Bénillan

Besides the fact that I was born "during the previous millenium" like Lewis Trondheim, from "a mother and a father" like Laurent Hours, from all my travels and the people I met... a bit like Nicolas Bouvier, what may be most important to you is that I am a certified National Guide, have been since 1998, and that I was a tour leader long before that.

Now might you ask: " what is a guide?"
Well, we all have an answer... To me, it is someone who accompanies you with a vibrato, and diplomas... and a "wee" sense of humour? I know, it's hard to believe with the picture... But I like to think that the rapport between a Guide and his/her clients implies that a subtle music is written, a dynamic is enjoyed and that knowledge is shared. Pleasure, too. And that is very important.
Looking forwards to seeing you!

 

  • Most Recent Client Review

    Rated By Rating Review
    Ann Kaufman
    • Rating: 5/5
    		 She was an excellent guide with very good English. She was very professional and had reseached informaion on the places we wanted to visit. She related to our teenage grandchildren with interesting facts and stories to make the places come alive for them, as well as, for us. I would highly recommend her.
    All Ratings/Reviews

  • Tour Guide Services / Sample Itinerary:

    Guide or driver-guide:
    - In Paris: walking tours, museums, shopping...
    - Close to Paris: Versailles, Giverny (Monet's garden), Fontainebleau, Malmaison...
    - Regional sightseeing excursions: the Champagne region, Normandy, the Loire valley castles...
    - If you want a little break in Paris between two trains, two planes...

    ... Or would you prefer an absolute private luxury tour in a 15 seater mini coach (guide+driver)?
    A very private cruise on the Seine? I know the right companies.

    NOTE: To be cristal clear, my guiding fees are per group.
    For 2-4 hours: 190€
    For a full day: 310€
    ...even if you are 3, 4... (more?)
    Come & share!

    NEW: if you are only 2 participants:
    For a 2-4 hours: 150€
    For a full day: 250€

    P.S: Transportation service will be added if needed.

  • Transportation by Tour Guide:

    Yes
    I have a car for 6 (usually a Multivan, Volkswagen; but I can find another type, depending on your priorities)

  • Paris Sightseeing Tours – a local insight:


    The bridges in Paris Price Per Group 210.00 Euro View Details

  • Tour Guide Interests:

    History, architecture, arts (an exhibition followed by a dinner!), literature, fashion, music, badminton and fencing...
    ...What did you say? LIFE!?!

  • Tour Guide Ratings – Only by clients who booked this tour guide

    Rated By Rating Review Tour Guide Comment
    Ann Kaufman (19 Mar 2010)
    • Rating: 5/5
    		 She was an excellent guide with very good English. She was very professional and had reseached informaion on the places we wanted to visit. She related to our teenage grandchildren with interesting facts and stories to make the places come alive for them, as well as, for us. I would highly recommend her.
    TRENT NUGARA (17 Jan 2010)
    • Rating: 5/5
    		 What a great experience it was to see Paris (during what was a very short stay) - Isabelle's knowledge, cultural awareness and enthusiasm really gave us a "True Parisien" experience. She was such a great resource to show us what the locals did, where to go "off the beaten path" and made sure we truly understood what we were looking at and most importantly ensured the language barrier never for a minute restricted our enjoyment in the slightest- simply "Parfait". Do yourself a favour & book now.
    John Hatcher (15 Jun 2009)
    • Rating: 5/5
    		 Isabelle guided me and my family around Paris and Versailles over a 3-day period. We had a wonderful visit and would highly recommend Isabelle.
    Leslie Anton (01 Apr 2009)
    • Rating: 5/5
    		 I am a French teacher from Nashua High School North in USA who participated in an exchange program with 11 students. We spent 2 days in Paris where Isabella Bénillan was our tour guide. She was amazing and I wanted to be able to give her some recognition for a job well done.
tourist guide Isabelle in Paris

Tours booked: 5 time(s) [?]

Professional license / certificate:

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Tour Guide Experience: 11 year(s)

City of Residence:  Paris
Gender:  Female
Age:  42
Primary Language:  French
Languages Spoken:
  • English: Fluent
  • Spanish: Basic


  • Preferred Currency:
    Euro
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    Base Rates Per Group:
    85.00
     Per Hour

    310.00
     Per Day
    Min Tour Length: 2  hours
    Max Tour Length: 8  hours