Paris & France: Custom Itineraries
Hilary Matson
Available for hire
You're coming to Paris! Or France! Either way, you can't wait to make the most of your trip. That's where I come in 😊 I offer personalized trip-planning services to help make your visit everything you're dreaming of. Having lived in Paris since 2016, I have done it all! (Almost.) ... and I LOVE to share Paris and France with visitors.
1 Save • ago
$200.00

How does it work?

1. Consultation Call

First, I'd recommend booking a 30-minute trip consultation call (linked below). I'll answer questions on the spot, give personal suggestions, and give it to you straight the same way I would a family member or close friend. At the same time, you can get a feel about whether I'm the right local to help with your trip.

$30.00
Paris & France: Trip Consultation Call
I’m from Seattle and I’ve lived in France since 2016. I have done it all! (Almost.) This trip consultation call is to help YOU. ❓ Ask me any questions you have about visiting Paris or France. 🗺️ Starting from Square 0: I can brainstorm ideas with you about a future trip to Paris or France. 💡 Starting from Square 1: Use me as a sounding board to review an itinerary you've designed. 📍 I can share specific recommendations and off-the-beaten-path suggestions. 📹 All consults can be video-recorded (with your consent) and the recording sent to you after our call. I'll share my tips and advice with you the same way I would for a close friend or family member. As I speak English and French, I can easily inform you of 'what it's really like' here in a way that might be difficult to simply look up online. If you think I'm a good fit to help you with your trip, please book a consultation call!
Curated by Hilary Matson
ago
Details

Second, IF you find the consultation helpful and decide I am the gal to help you out, THEN order a Custom Itinerary.

2. Custom Itineraries

I offer custom itineraries that will relieve you of the nuts and bolts of your trip while allowing me to do something I genuinely love: sharing Paris and France with others.

✨Benefits

Sure - you can do all your own research, scour Google & Yelp reviews, and map out every aspect of your trip. If you love those elements of trip planning, that is amazing! Do it! 

Au contraire ... if you don't want to sift through endless search results, if you feel like you have a handle on your trip but want practical feedback on it, or if you want to leverage the expertise of somebody who lives here (and speaks both English and French), then my services might be a good fit for you.

The main benefits of working with me:

1. Save time planning your trip.

2. Get REAL suggestions from a local - not another "top X" list.

3. Ask me anything. "What's the tipping culture?" "Is May a nice month to visit?" "What should I pack?" "Do I need cash?" "Is X worth it?" "How is the accessibility in Paris?"

4. Receive guidance through the lens of sustainability - from how to get around, to travel insurance, to eco-friendly travel products.

✅What I do

BEFORE your trip

1. Provide your itinerary

DURING your trip (ADD-ONS, see costs below)

1. Restaurant Reservations (add-ons for Standard & Premium packages; included in Luxe package)

2. WhatsApp Support: literally a friend in your pocket during your trip

3. Last-minute Research

4. Carbon Offsetting through Sustainable Travel International

5. Carbon Removal (add-on for Standard package; included in Premium & Luxe packages)

AFTER your trip

1. Send a post-trip survey to collect feedback about what you loved and what could have been better.

2. Request a Thatch review.

❌What I don't do

1. Book your flights, accommodations, or tours (I'll give you suggestions, though!).

2. Pick you up from the airport.

3. Escort you around Paris.

Pricing & What's Included

Standard Package: $30/day, 3-day SLA

A high-level custom itinerary outline that covers the basics of each day of the trip. Expect 1-2 anchor activities that may not all have detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

Premium Package: $60/day, 4-day SLA

A detailed custom itinerary that covers logistics and recs for where to eat, what do to, and where to stay for each day of the trip. Expect morning, afternoon, and evening activities and restaurant recs with detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

1 round of revisions on detailed daily itinerary.

$10 carbon removal credit for up to 2 travelers.

Luxe Package: $100/day, 5-day SLA

A detailed custom itinerary that covers logistics and recs for where to eat, what do to and where to stay for each day of the trip. Plus, you make hotel bookings and restaurant reservations for the client. Expect morning, afternoon, and evening activities and restaurant recs with detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

1 round of revisions on detailed daily itinerary.

Restaurant reservations.

$10 carbon removal credit for up to 2 travelers.

Pricing for Add-Ons

1. Restaurant Reservations: $5/restaurant

2. WhatsApp Support: $5/day

3. Last-minute Research: Billed hourly @ $60/hour

4. Carbon Offsetting: Cost of offsetting + 3%

5. Carbon Removal: $10 pp + $1 service fee

* * *
CURATED BY
Hilary Matson
Available for hire
Hello et bonjour ! I'm (another) American in Paris. I've lived in France since 2016 and I loooove sharing my Paris & France recs in hopes I can help others love this city and country as much as I do. I'm quite confident I've seen more of France than most French people, so no matter what you're looking for, I've (probably) done it! ✅ What I'm a great fit for: Mature travelers, couples, solo travelers, and families who enjoy soaking in authentic experiences, great food and wine, off-the-beaten-track gems, classic sites, and sustainable travel. 🌱 What's sustainable travel about? Traveling in a way that is kind to the environment, respectful of local culture, & supportive of the local economy. My trip-planning services are always through a sustainable lens, and automatically include a carbon removal contribution. ❌ What I'm not a great fit for: Travelers focused on bars/clubbing or high-end shopping. ➡️ Follow me on TikTok @hilaryinparis for Paris & France recommendations, tips, personal stories, and more. 🌍 PS: I'm on Thatch because I genuinely love sharing France with folks. My day job is running Yugen Earthside, a booking platform for responsible package trips primarily catering to groups of mature American travelers. My company's website and Instagram are linked below.
Feeling overwhelmed?
Thatch can help.
Send a request and we'll handpick a list of Thatch-verified travel creators who would love to help with your trip.
No request is too big or small...
"Research places for beach trips this winter."
"Help me plan a romantic getaway to Milan."
"Find and book kid-friendly activities in Paris."
"Curate a walking tour of historic Berlin."
"Suggest wineries worth visiting in Napa."
You can relax now :)
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Paris & France: Custom Itineraries
Hilary Matson
Available for hire
You're coming to Paris! Or France! Either way, you can't wait to make the most of your trip. That's where I come in 😊 I offer personalized trip-planning services to help make your visit everything you're dreaming of. Having lived in Paris since 2016, I have done it all! (Almost.) ... and I LOVE to share Paris and France with visitors.
1 Save • ago
$200.00

How does it work?

1. Consultation Call

First, I'd recommend booking a 30-minute trip consultation call (linked below). I'll answer questions on the spot, give personal suggestions, and give it to you straight the same way I would a family member or close friend. At the same time, you can get a feel about whether I'm the right local to help with your trip.

$30.00
Paris & France: Trip Consultation Call
I’m from Seattle and I’ve lived in France since 2016. I have done it all! (Almost.) This trip consultation call is to help YOU. ❓ Ask me any questions you have about visiting Paris or France. 🗺️ Starting from Square 0: I can brainstorm ideas with you about a future trip to Paris or France. 💡 Starting from Square 1: Use me as a sounding board to review an itinerary you've designed. 📍 I can share specific recommendations and off-the-beaten-path suggestions. 📹 All consults can be video-recorded (with your consent) and the recording sent to you after our call. I'll share my tips and advice with you the same way I would for a close friend or family member. As I speak English and French, I can easily inform you of 'what it's really like' here in a way that might be difficult to simply look up online. If you think I'm a good fit to help you with your trip, please book a consultation call!
Curated by Hilary Matson
ago
Details

Second, IF you find the consultation helpful and decide I am the gal to help you out, THEN order a Custom Itinerary.

2. Custom Itineraries

I offer custom itineraries that will relieve you of the nuts and bolts of your trip while allowing me to do something I genuinely love: sharing Paris and France with others.

✨Benefits

Sure - you can do all your own research, scour Google & Yelp reviews, and map out every aspect of your trip. If you love those elements of trip planning, that is amazing! Do it! 

Au contraire ... if you don't want to sift through endless search results, if you feel like you have a handle on your trip but want practical feedback on it, or if you want to leverage the expertise of somebody who lives here (and speaks both English and French), then my services might be a good fit for you.

The main benefits of working with me:

1. Save time planning your trip.

2. Get REAL suggestions from a local - not another "top X" list.

3. Ask me anything. "What's the tipping culture?" "Is May a nice month to visit?" "What should I pack?" "Do I need cash?" "Is X worth it?" "How is the accessibility in Paris?"

4. Receive guidance through the lens of sustainability - from how to get around, to travel insurance, to eco-friendly travel products.

✅What I do

BEFORE your trip

1. Provide your itinerary

DURING your trip (ADD-ONS, see costs below)

1. Restaurant Reservations (add-ons for Standard & Premium packages; included in Luxe package)

2. WhatsApp Support: literally a friend in your pocket during your trip

3. Last-minute Research

4. Carbon Offsetting through Sustainable Travel International

5. Carbon Removal (add-on for Standard package; included in Premium & Luxe packages)

AFTER your trip

1. Send a post-trip survey to collect feedback about what you loved and what could have been better.

2. Request a Thatch review.

❌What I don't do

1. Book your flights, accommodations, or tours (I'll give you suggestions, though!).

2. Pick you up from the airport.

3. Escort you around Paris.

Pricing & What's Included

Standard Package: $30/day, 3-day SLA

A high-level custom itinerary outline that covers the basics of each day of the trip. Expect 1-2 anchor activities that may not all have detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

Premium Package: $60/day, 4-day SLA

A detailed custom itinerary that covers logistics and recs for where to eat, what do to, and where to stay for each day of the trip. Expect morning, afternoon, and evening activities and restaurant recs with detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

1 round of revisions on detailed daily itinerary.

$10 carbon removal credit for up to 2 travelers.

Luxe Package: $100/day, 5-day SLA

A detailed custom itinerary that covers logistics and recs for where to eat, what do to and where to stay for each day of the trip. Plus, you make hotel bookings and restaurant reservations for the client. Expect morning, afternoon, and evening activities and restaurant recs with detailed notes.

1 round of revisions for itinerary outline.

1 round of revisions on detailed daily itinerary.

Restaurant reservations.

$10 carbon removal credit for up to 2 travelers.

Pricing for Add-Ons

1. Restaurant Reservations: $5/restaurant

2. WhatsApp Support: $5/day

3. Last-minute Research: Billed hourly @ $60/hour

4. Carbon Offsetting: Cost of offsetting + 3%

5. Carbon Removal: $10 pp + $1 service fee

* * *
CURATED BY
Hilary Matson
Available for hire
Hello et bonjour ! I'm (another) American in Paris. I've lived in France since 2016 and I loooove sharing my Paris & France recs in hopes I can help others love this city and country as much as I do. I'm quite confident I've seen more of France than most French people, so no matter what you're looking for, I've (probably) done it! ✅ What I'm a great fit for: Mature travelers, couples, solo travelers, and families who enjoy soaking in authentic experiences, great food and wine, off-the-beaten-track gems, classic sites, and sustainable travel. 🌱 What's sustainable travel about? Traveling in a way that is kind to the environment, respectful of local culture, & supportive of the local economy. My trip-planning services are always through a sustainable lens, and automatically include a carbon removal contribution. ❌ What I'm not a great fit for: Travelers focused on bars/clubbing or high-end shopping. ➡️ Follow me on TikTok @hilaryinparis for Paris & France recommendations, tips, personal stories, and more. 🌍 PS: I'm on Thatch because I genuinely love sharing France with folks. My day job is running Yugen Earthside, a booking platform for responsible package trips primarily catering to groups of mature American travelers. My company's website and Instagram are linked below.
Feeling overwhelmed?
Thatch can help.
Send a request and we'll handpick a list of Thatch-verified travel creators who would love to help with your trip.
No request is too big or small...
"Research places for beach trips this winter."
"Help me plan a romantic getaway to Milan."
"Find and book kid-friendly activities in Paris."
"Curate a walking tour of historic Berlin."
"Suggest wineries worth visiting in Napa."
You can relax now :)
Person laying on a bed relaxing
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Powered by Thatch: Where great trips are made.
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Powered by Thatch
The home for unique & authentic travel
Powered by Thatch: Where great trips are made.
© Hilary Matson Privacy Terms