Where to meet in Paris
- Le Marais
- Saint-Germain-des-Prés
- Canal Saint-Martin
- Montmartre
How the day runs
Paris eats late — eight is early, nine is normal — and no one hurries you from the table. Parisians dress simply but with intent, understated rather than dressed up. A day here is mostly walking: a market in the morning, lunch on a terrace, the river in the afternoon light.
Getting around
The Métro runs until around one in the morning, later on Friday and Saturday nights. Much of central Paris is better on foot than underground, and the walk along the Seine is often the best part of the day. Family in the suburbs is usually a short RER ride away.
When Paris is busiest
Late spring and September to October are the best times — mild weather and a full city. In August many Parisians leave, and plenty of neighbourhood places close. Christmas and the New Year are family time, and the weeks before are full of lights and markets.

Questions about Paris
Do I need to speak French?
No. Say which language you would like for the day, and which the family speaks, when you send your request; you will see who is available before anything is agreed.
What should she wear to a family lunch in Paris?
Something simple and well cut — the city's own style. If the lunch is formal, or deliberately casual, put it in the plan.
Where should we meet?
A café in the Marais or by the Canal Saint-Martin — public, easy to find and a good start for a walk.
Good to know before you book in Paris
Availability
Available by private request
Response
We reply within 20 minutes, 9am–9pm daily.
Meeting style
Public places first: cafes, restaurants, museums, parks and markets
Strictly platonic, and written down
Every rental is one day, planned with you and agreed in writing before you meet. Nothing romantic or physical is part of it, and either of you can end the day.

Days people rent for in Paris
Every rental in Paris is one full day, planned with you, with the boundaries written down before anyone meets.
Plan your day in Paris
Tell us the date in Paris and what the day is for. We will tell you privately who is available, and nothing is booked until you say yes.
We reply within 20 minutes, 9am–9pm daily.
