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Want to enjoy A Perfect day in Paris? My name is David, and I will gladly take you through some of the most popular and well-known places in this beautiful city. We'll visit all the main Paris highlights and focus on things you're interested the most. All my tours can be tailored to your requirements in order to make your French vacation the best one you had!
Paris has a long history of its night-time entertainment as it was described by many famous writers, poets, artists and other notorious figures through centuries. Today, Paris still remains to be a huge attraction for those who want to enjoy the bright lights of well-known clubs or romantic walks through the nightly city. And we are glad to offer you the chance to see some of the most popular attractions of this kind during one tour.
Dear guests,
From the City of Lights to the picturesque Champagne Country, my beautiful country of France has much to offer our guests. A trip to France can be one of the most memorable and pleasurable experiences of your life, especially when you can partake of all of its wonders and delights without any of the ordinary hassles of traveling in a strange place. As a professional private guide in France, I can ensure that your vacation in my country will be extremely enjoyable and stress free.
My insider’s knowledge of France and my extensive experience in the travel and tourism industry have enabled me to provide a valuable service to visitors in my country, and my network of contacts allows me to offer many services at discounted prices. It is my pleasure to offer my private guide services for all of your touring arrangements, from meeting you and your party with a comfortable private vehicle the moment you arrive, to creating a personalized tour itinerary based on your unique interests and preferences. I can provide airport transfer, hotel reservations, and translation services. I am happy to provide you with a font of local information regarding the best hotels and restaurants, the most fascinating sites and the most interesting experiences available in my extraordinary country.
There are many intriguing and enjoyable experiences available in France, whether your interests lie in history, architecture, culture, art, cuisine or shopping. Enlisting my services as your private guide in France will give you the advantage of a native’s knowledge of his homeland. We will explore and discover the beautiful country of France in ways that the ordinary mass tourist groups will never experience. No crowded, impersonal bus tour could ever give you the enjoyment and convenience you’ll have with my professional private driver guide services.
We can take in the classic sights in Paris, from the Eiffel Tower to the Louvre, as well as enjoy fantastic shopping and spectacular gourmet restaurants. We can also visit the Loire Castles, take a Champagne tour, visit Versailles and see Mont Saint Michael. You and I can discuss your interests and the various options for planning your guided tour in France, and we will plan a customized itinerary designed to bring you the most pleasure on your vacation.
The greatest reward I receive from my career as a professional private guide in France is the incredible happiness and enjoyment I am able to help bring about for my guests. Please read some of the reviews from my prior guests in the “Testimonials” section, and see how pleased my guests are with my private guide services. I will be glad to discuss your specific vacation plans with you and provide you with an accurate, reasonable quote. Contact me to create your own memorable vacation in France or a perfect day in Paris.
Vive la France!!!
David
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Paris essentials: Oú est la gare?
Paris certainly has a lot to offer to the occasional visitor. And the following tips will surely come in handy when trying to get the best time in this beautiful city.
First of all, if you’re planning a rather long stay, make sure to rent an apartment instead of booking a hotel. While living in a hotel certainly has its benefits, renting a room will help you feel the spirit of Paris much easier. First of all, renting an apartment will turn out to be much cheaper, and you will have an easier access to local shops, bakeries and markets, which will set the right vibe for your Paris vacation. Most apartments are usually available for at least of week’s rent, but you can look around for nightly offers as well. There are plenty of sites that offer direct apartment booking, so make sure to spend some time googling before your trip to make sure you have the right accommodation when you arrive to Paris. As example, parisattitude.fr and allorenta.com and feelparis.com
Don’t expect everyone to speak or even understand English. And it would be more pleasant for the locals if you try to learn some basic expressions like bonjour (hello), merci (thank you) and au revoir (goodbye). You’ll see far more smiles when trying to speak French, and isn’t that a good way to make your visit enjoyable? People usually say hello and goodbye when entering and exiting shops, so keep that in mind when visiting the local bakery or market. And if you’re looking forward for some time at the bar, don’t forget to say santé (cheers) when hitting another round of drinks with the locals.
The Métro is the best and most rapid way to get around the city. There are 14 lines and 300 stations that will get you to virtually any part of Paris. A single ride will cost you 1.60 while a 10 ride ticket is cheaper and costs Euro 11.40. The Métro is open from 5:30 in the morning to 00:30 or 1:00 in the night (2:15 in the night on Fridays and Saturdays).
Remember that Monday is a day off for most restaurants, cafes, boutiques and markets in Paris. The Louvre is an exception as it’s only closed on Tuesdays.
Speaking of Louvre, which is certainly a must-see, remember to keep your visit short and down to essentials such as Mona Lisa or the Venus de Milo. The place is really huge and you can waste your entire day with the crowds of tourists exploring the museum.
There are many things you can enjoy in Paris, and sometimes it can be a problem choosing something particular. Make sure to do your research beforehand and consider many interesting places both in Paris and outside the city. Fortunately, there are many sites that can give you a good idea regarding interesting activities.
Nina Donovan: Is there anything to do outside Paris, or it’s the only interesting place in France? |
Kafari David: Certainly, there’s a lot to enjoy outside Paris since France is such a diverse country that is well suited for tourism. You can enjoy the beautiful Mediterranean coast to the south, or slightly desolate Atlantic coast to the west. Loire Valley and Champagne region will deliver great experience to wine lovers and history aficionados, while the Rhone-Alps region is a great place for various winter sports. So if you’ll have the opportunity to travel outside Paris during your vacation don’t hesitate to do so.
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Dmitrios Jones: Should I learn some French before visiting Paris? |
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Kafari David: If your visit is short, then there’s certainly no need in learning the language more than the basic “hi”, “thank you” and “goodbye”. However, if you’re planning a long stay, be prepared that no one will answer you in English, even if they’ll understand you. Parisians are very sensitive in their national attitude and don’t think that they should know how to speak English in their own country. So having a long conversation may be a bit problematic if you don’t learn at least essential French expressions.
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Dora Jumer: Is Paris an expensive city to live in? |
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Kafari David: Yes, it is. Maybe it’s not as costly as London, Tokyo, New York or Moscow from the tourist’s point of view, but it’s certainly not cheap. This is especially true if you’ll try to get some coffee or dinner around Champs Elysees or visit the shops right in the center. The further you go from major tourist attractions the more affordable things become.
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Lina Lanski: Is there any convenient way to get around the city? And can I get a pass for all the museums? |
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Kafari David: The most convenient way to get around Paris is the metro. Multiple bus routes can get you between stations more accurately, while the underground trains are really fast and reliable. You can get a pass for all public transportation in order to save time and money. And if you want to go to all the museums and major attractions consider buying a Paris Pass. This little card provides free transportation, attendance to numerous museums and significant discounts at different cafes, restaurants and shops. A must-have for a tourist who’s taking a long vacation in this city.
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Anna Zipone: Speaking of guides, do I really need one in Paris, or I just can enjoy the city all by myself? |
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Kafari David: Any city is much better to explore when you have a person who can guide you and tell you more about the city. Of course, good guides don’t come cheap, but you can take at least a general tour of the city to have a general impression and see what’s where. Or you can take your time learning more about the city on the Internet and then strolling through it on your own if you’re that type of a person.
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Add your Opinion about this guide and tour here 
M.BALASUBRAMANIYAN, India, chennai, 2012-05-06
We visited Paris just am month back.Actually we had only half a day time in Paris and Mr.Kafari David made our day memorable.He was very much punctual, and friendly.Also a very knowledgable guide,was able to narrate us History of France so interstingly! Really worth the money and time spent!
Albert Khoo, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, 2011-06-30
In late May 2011, with a group of friends, 12 of us consisting of 6 married couples decided to visit Paris concentrating on visiting the Cognac and Champagne region to experience first-hand some of the world’s most recognised brandy and champagne producing brands.
In the beginning we opted to organize the trip with the help of our regular travel agent in Malaysia that has experience in Europe tour. But after some months of pre-planning and the slow response couple with the exhorbitant rates that was quoted, we opted to explore for private tour guide services as an alternative. After trolling the internet and from some recommendations in the travel forums, we found David Kafari and his services.
What strikes me most was his fast initial response and throughout our short planning period he kept us updated. With David we get some good suggestions, always conscious in making sure what he recommends fits into our main objective of the trip. I find him flexible and diligent and works for our interest all the time. We all agreed that his price quote for services is reasonable comparing to the quality of hotel, transportation and his personal attention to all our needs throughout the 8 nights stay.
During our planning, the main issue was when we had to pay a down-payment of 30% of the total services and the group was hesitant because we hardly knew David back then but he arranged some recent clients referrals with private email addresses that we can initiate contact with. It helps that we were talking to fellow Malaysian and Singaporeans who were using David’s services recently. Once we communicated and even talked to them on the phone, we were confident of David’s background and with hindsight, I have never met a more trusting travel agent so far in my 20 years of private travel.
Off course being a group of 12 people, is was not easy to please everyone, we had last minute changes, different incoming and outgoing flights and we had our fair share of the travel bugs that makes some of us sick but David handled it as well as expected. I am impressed that he will go all the way after mid-night to look for a Pharmacy to get some needed medication in Strasbourg just to make sure we are attended to attentively.
All in all, we may plan the trip differently and have a better long distance alternatives between the cities but I will do it all over again with David now that I have experienced his professionalism and his genuine intention to pleased all his client where possible.
David, thank you again for making our trip a memorable one and I am happy to have made a new friend in Paris. As a service professional, I am proud that there is someone like you out there in your personal capacity wanting to really make a difference in the service you provide.
Carol Barstow, USA, New Hampshire, 2011-05-30
My husband and I had the PERFECT 9 day vacation in Paris this May and we just wanted to share our experience with our Private Tour Guide, David Kafari.
We took only three tours in all the days we were in Paris. Versailles, Monet's Garden in Giverney, and a nighttime tour of Paris to see the lights and sights.
David picked us up at the airport and brought us into Paris and showed us all the major sights before dropping us off at our Hotel Regina, immediately next to the Louvre'. Not only was he knowledgeable (a born Parisian) but his English was excellent. I understand he speaks Japanese as well.
It was comfortable and entirely enjoyable to have him drive us to Paris. During the trip from Chas.DeGaule airport we felt that we had made a friend and just knew from his casual and kind nature that we would enjoy all our scheduled outings with him. AND WE DID !!
David would drive us to our destination, filling us in on the sites and history and even the everyday goings on of Parisian's and their lifestyle. Then, when we arrived at our destination, David had pre purchased out tickets and got us into the "priority lines" whenever there were priority ticket lines !! We got to the sites with ease and got into them without long lines. He was our "Short Line Angel". Then he would leave us and wait while we took "all the time we wanted" and enjoyed our visits . We didn't feel rushed, nor pushed into having a deadline to meet back up with him.
He was relaxed and willing to "wait for us". He kept encouraging us to enjoy all the time we wanted at the sights and not to hurry just for his sake. He was kind and happy to wait for us when we were finally ready. He recommended breakfast and luncheon restaurants and each one was very very VERY good. We invited him to join us and , as we enjoyed every bite of the delightful food, we also enjoyed his pleasant and easy going company.
The prices were very reasonable for a private guide AND he tailored the tours to what we wanted. No following HIS timetable and schedule. NO herds of tourists to have to squeeze in with nor be at a pickup time on his schedule. Just us. Just our time. Just for our convenience. P E R F E C T !!!!!!! We couldn't have been more pleased to have him as our guide. We feel we have made a friend in Paris !
Hire David Kafari and We are sure that you will not be disappointed. If you want to avoid the crowds of tourists and have a relaxed enjoyable time....David is the guide for you.
You can GOOGLE his name : David Kafari
and he will show up on several listings including his own facebook page. Read the reviews and then decide. David was one of the best decisions we made when planning for our "once in a lifetime trip to Paris".
THANK YOU, DAVID !!!!!!
Chuck and Carol
S Lefevre, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 2011-05-05
David assisted us in organising a hens and bucks trip for 30 Australians in the Champagne region. His organisation skills, timeliness of replies (in english) and patience was second to none. ON the day we had all sorts of changes due to managing so many "excited" people in the Chamnpagne region, these changes were due to the group not the organisational skills of the tour. David managed the tour with ease, humour, class and style. As a person who has worked in the 5 star luxury hotel industry for many years I cannot reccomend David highly enough. He assisted from conception with the concept suited to the boys and girls and the little surprises along the way. His suggestions were well supported and fit within our budget. Overall it was a perfect day and more importantly a very happy Bride and Groom!
Anthony Belletete, USA, Matthews, 2011-03-12
The trip to Mont Saint Michel did work out for us. It was going to be Monday, but then due to David's schedule, it was changed to Wednesday. Tuesday evening David sent us an email seeing if we wanted to change to Thursday as the weather at coast was going to be rainy. I appreciate his thinking of our enjoyment and offering to reschedule to a day with better weather. So, we changed to Thursday, and even though the day started out grey, we did not encounter any rain, other then while driving.
David arrived in an almost new Pugeout 5008, a nice 4 door mini-van. He was personable and we were comfortable with his driving in Paris and on the highways. He was professional, and we would highly recommend his services.
Tony, Lauren, and Samantha Belletete
