My vision

Experience Paris like a Parisian. Discover Paris differently—that is what I offer when welcoming you to Chez Pépé Merle. I am your guide to making your stay a truly unique journey, tailored to your every wish: a romantic weekend? A visit to Versailles or Chantilly? The Louvre or Carnavalet? Where to find the best croissant in the city? Vintage fashion boutiques in Paris? A stroll through street art? Share your dreams with me. Your Paris experience begins here.

Who am I?

My name is Claire, and I am mum to little Gabriel.

To help you get to know me better, I had fun answering the famous Proust Questionnaire:

  • Your favourite virtue:

    Justice

  • Your idea of happiness:

    A cheese board, fresh bread, a glass of wine, a good vinyl record, and plenty of friends!

  • Your favourite colour and flower:

    Green and peonies

  • If you were not yourself, who would you like to be?

    Karl Lagerfeld, Allyson Felix or Juliette Gréco.

  • Your favourite prose writers:

    Virginie Despentes, Leila Slimani, Rachid Djaïdani, Nancy Huston, Russel Banks, Toni Morisson.

  • Your favourite painters and composers:

    Caillebotte, Ingres, Picasso, Keith Haring, Jonone et Jay Dilla, Prince, Gainsbourg.

  • Your greatest dislike:

    Line 13 of the metro at rush hour.

  • Which flaw do you show the most leniency towards?

    I show no leniency… except when it comes to my own faults.

  • Which historical figures do you despise the most?

    Donald T.