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

  • EuropeForVisitors.com
  • USAToday.com/Travel
  • Fodor's
  • 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
  • Update: Barbara Pasquet James has appeared on BBC Canada, UKTV, The Discovery Channel, NTV (Nippon TV Japan), and The Food Channel®

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

In Paris, there are specialized tours, and then there are Barbara's tours. If you are lucky enough to book her for a day, a half day or for a Talk, she will share with you her exclusive, eye-opening, and at times irreverent insights gleaned from years of living in, and writing about, Paris. David J., Los Angeles CA

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 

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 (...), bypassing long lines and even getting us a substantial discount on our hotel room. Darlene K., Savannah GA

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

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

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