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Im-PRESSed! Just some of the places we've been seen/featured...
Looking up Venus

  • EuropeForVisitors.com
  • USAToday.com/Travel
  • AOL BonjourParis.com 
  • Rick Steve's Paris
  • Paris Notes
  • Dave’s Travel Corner
  • FranceOnYourOwn.com
  • TripAdvisor.com
  • Sandra Gustafson’s best-selling Great Eats In Paris

...And some of the things people are saying...

"Barbara conducts her Talks with a charm and subtle wit that was much appreciated by our corporate group." James M., London, U.K.

“Our luncheon Talk was the highlight of our trip... We can’t thank you enough.” – Lionel and Jody P., Big Sur, CA

"What makes Barbara’s style unique is her genuine passion, interest and knowledge... She is brilliant and moves in le beau monde, opening doors with a casual word or warm smile." Christopher J., New York, NY

“Thank you for the most eye-opening and enjoyable orientation to France, Paris and the French we could ever imagine. You should write a book on this topic alone." Colleen and Bob F., Seattle, WA

"How do we nominate you as 'It Girl' of the Year? After getting us the best-view table at Le Jules Verne restaurant and a wonderful Talk you beat that by getting us into a private couture showroom." Vernon J., Boston, MA  

"As far as we're concerned Barbara made our trip. She was warmly greeted everywhere we went, had special privileges with chefs, in boutiques and specialty shops, was better able to tell us what sizes we needed than shop assistants and helped us through the de-tax process. Our girls' group felt we'd stepped off the plane only to be reunited with a long lost cousin. We felt she was able to work miracles, like getting an antique dealer to instantly replace a vase I'd dropped soon after we left the store, talking the owner of a small restaurant into opening the kitchen early (and giving us a tour!), bypassing long lines and even getting us a substantial discount on our hotel room." Darlene K., Savannah, GA

"I truly enjoyed meeting you and the Afternoon Tea we had at the Ritz. I am now the envy of all of my friends…You were a big reason my trip to Paris was so memorable.” Patti T., Houston, TX

“I have to tell you that the best part of our Paris trip was your Gastronomy Talk. We will never look at food the same way again.” Jim L., New York, NY

"We lucked out finding you. Thanks for all the great tips on where to find the 'BP' (Beautiful People) and 'In' parties, especially during fashion week!" Gregorio S., Milan, Italy

“Your 3/4 day with us beat the other 3 we had hands down." Ken and son Jared, Richmond VA

“We can't stop talking about you, the lovely time we had and how kind you were to take extra time to show us the Sunday market and take us to such an incredibly wonderful restaurant. I wish we had the time to go back there and have another lunch or dinner. Your (Talk) helped us enjoy Paris throughout our vacation and I'm not sure we would've had as much fun had we not learned about the French culture, etiquette, basic phrases, etc.” Grace and Jason G., Los Angeles, CA

"(Our university group) can't imagine experiencing Paris any other way. Everything was superb. You've spoiled us." Tony Z., Ontario, Canada