I know that so many of you are missing Paris terribly and are dying to get back as soon as possible. The Covid-19 pandemic crisis has and will continue to hit businesses in tourism and hospitality very hard, especially small businesses. These will need a lot of support to survive and get through the crisis so it’s with this in mind that I’ve pulled together a collection of exclusive “You’ll Always Have Paris” special offers just for my readers! These include tours, classes and other activities offered by a talented pool of Paris-based entrepreneurs in the tourism, wellbeing and creative sectors. Some of these are virtual and can be done right now, others have flexible booking dates so you can apply the special offer as soon as travel is authorized once again. I’ve also included everyone’s social media links, so if you can’t come to Paris right away, you can stay connected. We are looking forward to seeing you again, hopefully soon, in Paris!
Lockdown Coaching, Seminars & More
Delectabulles Champagne Virtual Seminars
Coaching To Navigate the Challenges of Covid-19
Even in the best of times people can struggle their wellbeing. During the Covid-19 pandemic, a time of great disruption to everyday life, we strive to cope, to create meaningful lives and find a way forward to a satisfying personal and professional life post confinement. If you are having trouble navigating through these difficulties, or would like to use to this time to focus on your wellbeing, consider booking some online coaching with Wendy-Ann Smith, a Paris-based life and executive coach, registered psychologist and author. Through her company Eclorev, Wendy is doing online coaching with a 30% discount on all individual coaching during the Covid-19 quarantine. More information about Wendy-Ann’s professional profile is available on her website and LinkedIn profile. Feel free to contact Wendy-Ann by email here: wendy-ann@eclorev.eu. Facebook | Instagram
“Make A Map!” Workshop & Navigate Paris Trip Planning Tool
Although this isn’t exclusively for my readers, I wanted to pass this on as I thought some of you could be interested. The multi-talented Paris-based design expert Anne Stark Ditmeyer (whom you may know from her blog Pret A Voyager) is offering a few rounds of her “Write Your Own Rules” workshop which attracts people from around the world. She is also likely to be hosting another round of her “Make A Map!” virtual FieldTrip soon (date tbd), this is free and a fun way to be creative in our days of confinement. If you’re planning your first trip to Paris in the future, Anne also has a great online Paris trip planning tool, called Navigate Paris. The price has recently gone down for the period of the lockdown, so you could use the extra time you have to start getting to know Paris in advance! Facebook | Instagram
Tours, Classes & Activities in Paris
Je T’Aime, Me Neither Romantic Tours & Trip Planning
Add some extra special magic to your next couple’s trip to Paris by booking one of my original romantic tours or my trip planning services! In addition to being a writer, I have extensive experience in tourism (from my previous jobs) and have been a tour guide in Paris for over 10 years. I’ve created four tours that explore a different neighborhoods, their history and romantic anecdotes linked to them, something fun and different! If you need a little more guidance with planning your dream trip to Paris, save yourself the time of scouring websites and hire me to help you! I also do non-romantic tours, please reach out for options and pricing. I’m offering a 20% discount for any bookings made from now through September 30th, 2020 and to be used by April 30th, 2021. Discover my tours here and trip planning packages here. Just mention the lockdown offer when booking. Facebook | Instagram
Sweet Pea Paris Culinary Tours & Classes
Chef and cookbook writer Alisa Morov offers a wonderful variety of culinary experiences in Paris through her company Sweat Pea Paris. These include Market tours + cooking classes, French food immersions, French baking classes as well as custom classes and tours. She’s offering our readers 10% off of any of available group classes and tours, and 5% off any private classes and tours. The offer is valid for classes and tours that are booked before August 1, 2020, and occurring before June 1, 2021. Be sure to mention JTMN to get the discount. Facebook | Instagram
Picturesque Voyages – Tours on Gardens, Art, History & Cuisine
On your next trip to Paris perhaps you would rather avoid over crowded museums. There’s so much to discover in Paris, including little visited museum gems, fascinating historic districts and breathtakingly beautiful gardens, that there’s no need to amongst the masses in the Louvre, Orsay and Versailles. This is particularly so when you’re in the company of a true expert, like Susan Taylor-Leduc of Picturesque Voyages. An art historian and licensed guide with an expertise on gardens, Joséphine Bonaparte and Marie Antoinette, Susan offers exception insight during her engaging and unique tours which revolve around garden history, art, history and culture. She’s offering our readers a 15% on her historic walks and garden tours book by September 30th, 2020 and used by April 30th, 2021. Mention JTMN when booking to get this discount. Facebook | Instagram
Flavors of Paris Food Tours
Wander with Véro Custom Tours
If you want to discover Paris through the eyes of une française, and a very knowledgeable and friendly one, then book a tour with Véro. In addition to managing the popular blog and Facebook Page French Girl In Seattle Takes France, Véro is a tour guide and French teacher for online classes. She’s offering our readers a 20% discount on her private, custom Paris neighborhood and French immersion tours for any bookings made from now through September 30th, 2020 and to be used by March 30th, 2021. So you can explore Paris and practise votre français, parfait n’est pas? Learn more about her tours here. Facebook | Instagram
Edwart Chocolate Orders & Chocolate Making Workshops
Let Them Eat Cake – the Show
Miss Paris Photo – Photo Session
Commemorate your next trip to Paris by organizing a photo shoot with the gifted American photographer Krystal Kenny. Known as Miss Paris Photo, Krystal beautifully captures the personality and emotion of her clients during her private sessions for families, couples, engagements, proposals, weddings and more. All sessions include a private online gallery, rights to print/download all the high resolution digital negatives, editing as well as access to your photos within one week of your session. She is offering our readers a 30% discount off her 60-minute vacation photo sessions. This includes 30 digital negatives, one to two neighborhoods and regularly is priced at €350. Cite JTMN to get your discount. More information on her site here or contact Krystal at Krystalkenneyphoto@gmail.com. Facebook | Instagram
For Your Next Stay in Paris
Travel Light Paris – Welcome Basket
Imagine arriving at your apartment rental after your long flight and, instead of having to groggily go out immediately in search of supplies, you have all you need to get started already waiting for you! Karina Clarke of Travel Light Paris, who offers concierge and trip planning services, can arrange this magic for you in the form of her Welcome Baskets! Delivered to your apartment for your arrival, the “baskets” include a wonderful selection of French products including deluxe first day breakfast items, a bottle of wine, a bouquet of flowers, 10 Metro tickets, a city map and metro map and other goodies. These come with an organic cotton Travel Light Paris tote bag, perfect for your own food shopping in the following days. This normally costs 180€, however, she is offering it for 160€ for any booking made and used in 2020! Be sure to mention JTMN for your discount. Facebook | Instagram
Perfectly Paris Apartment Rentals
Speaking of apartments, if you are considering renting an apartment during your Paris stay, then I can highly recommend Perfectly Paris. Managed by Gail Bosclair, most Perfectly Paris Apartments are based in Montmartre or other real neighborhoods in the central north and northwest of Paris. For any booking made between now and September 30th you will receive a a bottle of champagne and a signed copy of one of Lily’s books awaiting for you in the apartment. The perfect extra sparkle for your trip! Mention JTMN when booking. Facebook | Instagram
A bientot everyone!