I am Martinn your greeter in Paris

WHAT GUESTS SAY:

 We have visited Paris several times and the highlight of every trip has always always been interacting with Martinn, a true Parisian. She is always willing to share and make accessible the things that have taken her a lifetime to learn.
She can help arrange museum visits and can always find a way to personalize this experience.    
In addition  she can tell you about the most interesting places to eat and suggest places to buy quality food.
Finally, one of the great pleasures of my life has been cooking with Martinn. This is something that I just can’t say enough about. This is an experience that will stay with you long after your visit to Paris is over.   
Ann and Olney C. Usa Maine Almost everyyear since 2018. recommending to family and friends. Sharing Thanksgiving all together. .

We first used Key2Paris more than 10 years ago, and every trip to Paris since then we have enjoyed and benefited from Martinn’s knowledge of this most beautiful city.
 Our visits to Paris always include walks that Martinn has spent years to develop.  You learn much more than what is the guidebooks.  We explore beyond what most people see, looking at the details she mentions in her guides.  To know a city is to see more than just the usual.  With Martinn’s help you get to know the real neighborhoods throughout the city and learn some of the history behind each place.
 But what we really appreciate is her knowledge of food and restaurants. Martinn not only visits and rates the bistros and restaurants of the cities, but she always does her homework on the origins of the food.  If you are lucky, you can benefit from one of her feasts that she prepares in her home.
 At key2Paris  Martinn wants to know about you and your interests and then caters her recommendations to your interests.
Raffaella, Clark Zach, and Mattia USA, Roma It. Twice a year since 2014

Spending time with Martinn is always one of the highlights of our visits to Paris.  A native Parisian, Martinn has a wealth of knowledge about the history and culture of the many neighborhoods of her city. She always shares some special spots and stories we could never find in guidebooks.  An accomplished chef, Martinn highlights her special addresses for top quality gourmet foods, and can often introduce the owners —and shopping with her for a personal picnic is a treat.  Whether this is your first visit or one of many, Martinn welcomes her visitors with the opportunity to plan their own true Parisian experience of culture, food and art. Meroe & Bob NC USA, 2028, 2019, 2020 before the pandemic, 2022, 2023, 2025

We have visited Paris many times but Martinn has opened our eyes to the hidden corners. We have enjoyed her historical tours, tours of different quarters in the city and wonderful guided walks to visit the best food shops, especially chocolatiers!
Last, but definitely not least,Martinn  has hosted us to to some magnificent meals often on a particular theme with multiple courses and accompanied by delicious wines.
Crispin  and Chris  UK, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2019, 2024

I have been on walking tours with Martinn with stops to visit the best gourmet shops and ateliers, in Paris Montorgueil Halles, the Marais and Buttes-Chaumont.  Her knowledge of the history of each area is truly impressive. In addition, we’ve cooked together,  I’ve participated in a private demonstration and lecture on 18th C table settings organized by.  Martinn with one of her many specialist contacts.  Martinn has also put together a personalized guidebook for me, in a new neighborhood where I was sojourning which was invaluable.
Kimberly and Jim W, USA Santa Fe, NM almost every year since 2014

Martinn is truly a key to the heart of Paris ❣️
 Whether offering from her archive of stellar suggestions of what might interest us in the way of art, literature or music, directing us to vibrant  arrondisments like Belleville  or hosting us at her table with a culinary & culture theme, rich engaging conversation , our hearts are full of memories from over the years. Win and Walter K   Toronto, Canada since 2015, almost every year. Last in May 2024

Paris is such an incredible city and Martinn even makes it more so.  Her love and knowledge of Paris is abundant and she generously shares all of that knowledge with her guests.  Martinn will not only tell you where to go or what to see, she will share the history and bits of trivia that one would otherwise miss. My husband and I have traveled to Paris two additional times, primarily for the Martinn experience.  In addition to her knowledge I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Martinn’s wonderful personality, Sitting here writing this makes me think of Martinn’s laugh and twinkle in her eye as she is revealing some Parisian tidbit, making me once again want to book a flight to Paris!

Simone and Steve Etienne C , USA NY  2022, 2024

A friend recommended that we start our Paris trip with a half day walking tour with Martinn.  All 8 in our group thought it was the best decision we made about our Paris vacation. It got us familiar enough and comfortablbe enough to venture out on our own in the following days.  For our tour we were interested in the history, the food, and where the locals like to eat and shop (mostly for culinary items).  Martinn definitely delivered on all of these.  Plus she is a lot of fun!  Having gotten introduced to the city with her insider’s tips and deep knowledge of the area made the rest of our stay ever the more wonderful.
Terry,  Dave and their friends from US and Limoux Fr in January 2025.

If you are planning a trip to Paris, either on a whim or with ample time to get organized, please reach out to Martinn, nothing better than to be introduced to Paris through her amazingly well curated eye. There was not a single exhibition, gallery or restaurant, even small pieces of information she shared with us that we felt did not come from her intimate knowledge of her wonderful city. The kind of information that you don’t find in tourist guides. The way Martinn talks about Paris and how she listens to people, that is a gift.  She customized our itineraries based on our interest in art, architecture and food. And every day became a perfect day in Paris! We have experienced Martinn’s knowledge and guidance first hand and our journey in Paris has been more magical because of that.”Patricia and Michael R Cape Town  SA June 24

 Thank you again Martinn for making our trip to Paris so special Our dinner with you was one of my most special memories of our trip to Paris-  the thought and love you put into that meal were remarkable.  Great food, great chocolates and great conversation made the night one of my favorites in Paris!  Also thank you for taking the time to make so many great recommendations for places to eat, museums and candy stores so we could live like the real Parisians (if only for a few days!)              

Jessica, Billy, Stella and Lilly.  USA NY. June 2024

First and foremost, I want to say thank you for making our short break in Paris such a pleasant experience. Your knowledge of Paris and its' plethora of restaurants and site seeingvenues helped make our visit enjoyable.                                                                 My one regret is that I did not wait to talk to you about a bateaux lunch cruise on the Seine.  I encourage your guests to talk to you before booking anything.  You are so responsive to emails, your guests can still plan their activities well in advance if they wish.       This is our fourth time of meeting and my wife and I feel are delighted to have made such a good friend in Paris. Sue and Jerry, August 2023, UK

Yes it was lovely to see you again after 6 years, not to mention the delicious food & wine, your are wonderful cook & host. Plus the information you gave us on Paris was, as always, so very helpful & comprehensive.                                   Annie & Patrick , May 2023 AU

We first met Martinn nearly 10 years ago when we stayed in Paris for the first time in ages. What good luck for us! Since then we have experienced so much in the city of light with Martinn that is personal to us: shopping with her in an artisan food street; eating in restaurants we never would have found; visiting exhibitions and museums slightly off the tourist track, and so much more always delivered with her wit, enthusiasm and love of the city.
Teresa & Ralph,  returning guests from Cognac and UK  February 23

 I have been on walking tours with Martinn with stops to visit the best gourmet shops and ateliers, in Paris Montorgueil Halles, the Marais and Buttes-Chaumont.  Her knowledge of the history of each area is truly impressive. In addition, we’ve cooked together,  I’ve participated in a private demonstration and lecture on 18th C table settings organized by.  Martinn with one of her many specialist contacts.  Martinn has also put together a personalized guidebook for me, in a new neighborhood where I was sojourning which was invaluable.
Kimberly and Jim W, USA Santa Fe, NM almost every year since 2014  I will continue to recommend to my friends.                                                                      Kim D,  Houston TX, USA , December 2022

Again thanks to you, again and again! We learned so much,, we improved our fitness, we had wonderful culture and history, and an unforgettable „Apero“.Love from                        Brigitte and Sabine,  Germany, January 2022


It's nice to know that you have a true Parisian to give you advice and help you navigate this wonderful city. I am already thinking about my next visit! For anyone planning a trip to Paris, I highly suggest Martinn and key2Paris. You will fall in love with Paris AND Martinn! Happy travels!   Irène and Nick, Massachusetts , USA, February 2019

I wanted to thank you again for the lovely dinner for us at your house, and all the “extra’s” you provide—your knowledge of the history of the area, the art and architecture and of course, (close to my heart)—the food and shopping tours.All the restaurants we tried on your recommendation—all new to us and terrific.Best to you,                                                                    Dee (Dianne) and Mike ,  USA  CA  October 2018

Paris had been our destination many times before and here we wanted to be a part of city life and we were! Martinn recommended museums, a concert, restaurants, markets, and tours that are not on the usual tourist route. We enjoyed every minute.                                       Tom and Carol, Alabama, USA 2014

Martinn is an amazing host, fabulous chef and a very knowledgeable tour guide - she has a true love for Paris & it shows! We got wonderful advice on what to see & do and the one day walking tour of the gourmet district was an absolute highlight. Any recommendation from Martinn on restaurants, shows, or things to see was spot on..       Nadean & Richard, Alberta Canada

 You do so well enhancing and personalizing the experience for visitors.                                          Bob and Nit, Hawai August 2014

After visiting Paris multiple times the best part of staying this time was Martinn. She is very funny, interesting, and welcoming. Her recommendations on food and places of interest were invaluable. She helped us rediscover Paris all over again but with an insider's view.
What a wonderful week it was-we can’t thank you enough.  Really, dinner with you on Saturday night was the very best part-not only was your food spectacular, but the conversation was a pure pleasure!  It has taken its place in our top favorite dinners of all time (what kind of people keep such a list?!)                                            Carolyn and Mark Idaho, US  2013, 2015, 2018 etc

We couldn't have asked for more. Martinn is an excellent hostess who went out of her way to ensure our visit in Paris was an enjoyable success, providing information on where to go and how to get there                                       Shiralee and JJ, Melbourne AU

Martinn was very helpful on our arrival and we followed her many recommendations with regard to eating out.
her local knowledge was invaluable.  Derek and Anna Dublin, IR
One of the highlights of our trip to Paris this summer was the time we spent with Martinn for a wonderful tour that included culture, history, and food!She brought us to several local passages and shared stories and local history that we would never learn on our own. She made reservations in advance at the Grand Colbert, a grand restaurant indeed, where she explained items on the menu and helped us make delicious selections.When you visit Paris, make sure to schedule a tour with her. You'll be glad you did!”
Pat & Barry, NJ, USA July 2012