Private Paris Walking Tours with a Personal Twist

For the daydreamers. The adventurers. The folks looking for something a little different.

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Real Paris adventures, made personal.

Bonjour! I’m Meli— Lifelong daydreamer, professional wanderer, and your friendly Paris-based Canadian behind Locals and Travellers.

I’ve lived the expat life for over a decade, and I believe the best travel days are the ones that leave you a little changed, a little inspired, and completely smitten with the place you’re in.

But with so much going on in Paris, it’s easy to wonder:

Where do I even start?

That’s where I come in.

This site is your starting point for personalized Paris experiences—whether you’re here for a day, a week, or a whole new chapter. I’ll do the planning and help you fall in love with Paris your way.

Learn more about me

Three green metal Paris park chairs at Jardin des Tuileries lined up outdoors at the edge of the Bassin Octogonal.

“I believe, every day, you should have at least one exquisite moment.”

— Audrey Hepburn

Choose your starting point :

Yellow decorative Paris Wallace water fountain at espace Pierre Videl-Naquet in Paris' 13th arrondissement with people walking by and modern buildings in the background.

Ready-to-Go Paris Tours

Handpicked Paris experiences with everything you came for—and the stuff you didn’t know you needed.

Les Bouquinistes de Paris green street art stall displaying framed posters, postcards, and art prints outdoors along the Seine river.

Custom Paris Tours

Let’s create your ideal Parisian day. We’ll build an experience around your interests, your pace—your call.

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Paris Photo Experiences

Whether you're behind the lens or in front of it, you'll walk away with photos that feel just as good as the adventure itself.

French Paris metro station sign with ornate metal frame and an old-fashioned lamp on top, in front of classic Parisian buildings.
A motorcycle in the foreground with a city street scene behind it, featuring a shop with a 'PHOTOS' sign and people walking in front of it. Fotoautomat in Paris' Montmartre neighbourhood.
A vintage photo booth with a curved wooden exterior, blue curtains, and a small stool inside, located in Paris' Palais de Toyko cafe.
Empty outdoor Parisian cafe table with a glass of white wine and an ashtray on a white marble-topped round table, surrounded by wicker chairs with striped cushions.
An old, rusted bicycle leaning against a graffiti-covered wall outside a Montmartre shop in Paris. There is a window displaying mugs and artwork. Next to the bicycle is a grey planter, and on the wall, there is street art.
A yellow vintage car parked on a city street, with tall, historic Parisian buildings on either side and overcast sky overhead.