Hi, I’m Elli
Hi, I’m Elli
I’ve lived in Paris for 18 years
I speak English, French, Greek and some Spanish, Italian, German
I am Art Historian
Bonjour! I'm Elli, your friendly local host in Paris. I thrive on the city's vibrant art scene, from the grandeur of the Louvre to the bohemian allure of Montmartre. Parisian flânerie is my passion—where else can you blend leisurely strolls, sightseeing, shopping, and café relaxation seamlessly? My favorite pastime is diving into temporary exhibitions and lesser-known museums, away from the hustle. You'll often find me lost in the pages of books, exploring independent bookshops and libraries—I can't resist! Let's navigate the city's rich arts and culture scene together, hopping between metro rides and leisurely walks. Oh, and for the best tea experience? I've got you covered! Join me in discovering the magic of Paris, one delightful step at a time. À bientôt!
My knowledge & interests
Histoire de l'art
Arts
History
Culture & customs
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Wine
Third wave coffee
Gin
Artisanal tea
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Painting
Sculpture
Art history
Bookstores
Art History
My reviews
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We had a great tour of the Montmartre area! Our tour guide, Elli, contacted us weeks before our arrival to find out specifically what we wanted out of this tour. My wife is a photographer so Elli designed the tour with that in mind. She pointed out all the interesting and iconic places, buildings and statues. What is so special about this tour was it was was designed just for us and our interest. Elli is very knowledgeable and highly educated, as well as lots of fun! As we walked the Montmartre area she explained the culture and history of the area and was easy to understand and talk to. A great tour! Also, because we were a bit apprehensive about taking the subway back to our hotel, Elli went with us! Took us to within 2 blocks of our hotel and showed us a great place to have lunch! This was definitely not part of the tour. Because of Elli this tour was way beyond what we expected!
January 2025
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We had a great tour with Elli! We walked the Marais area as Elli pointed out highlights and iconic places, buildings, and statues. She pointed out great places to eat and drink as well as educate us about the cultural make up and history of the area. My wife is a photographer. Elli knew this because of a questionnaire we filled out before we arrived in Paris. Elli also contacted us weeks before our arrival to find out what we wanted to do and see on this tour. She took us to and pointed out places that would be great to photograph and patiently waited until we finished taking photos. Elli is very knowledgeable and educated but very easy to talk to and communicate with . Because of Elli we absolutely got the maximum value from this tour!
January 2025
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Elli is a great guy. She’s knowledgeable, interesting, fun, funny, and extremely responsive. If there is something you want to see or know about, she can customize the tour on the fly. I highly recommend Elli. If you choose to tour with her, you will have an informational and highly entertaining experience.
January 2025
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Excellent, informative tour. Really interesting and really beautiful. The guide was full of all sorts of information and it was a wonderful afternoon.
December 2024