PARIS

SLEEP

Airbnb - Look for apartments in the 3rd, 4t, 5th or 6th arrondissements

Babel Belleville - Cool, affordable hotel in the edgy Belleville with close proximity to the center of Paris by metro and Canal St Martin/Marais by foot. Very close to Parc des Buttes-Chaumont - a natural gem!

*Hotel Abbaye - Quintessential boutique Paris hotel with charming rooms and common spaces, perfectly situated near Jardin Luxembourg in Saint German (6th arr.)

Hotel Le Petit Beaumarchais - Boutique hotel near Place des Vosges

Hotel Le Marianne - If you must be near Champs Elysées, this is a great option

Hotel Duc de Saint Simon - If Abbaye is booked!

EAT

le petit dejeuner

Café du Flore - People watching and a cappuccino

Eggs & Co - Breakfast in Saint Germain

*Gerard Mulot - A delicious croissant and pastries in the heart of Saint Germain

Poilâne - Bakery known for their sourdough

le dejeuner

L’Éclair - Great lunch on Rue Cler, known for its fresh specialty markets

Café Lapérouse Concorde - Beautifully designed restaurant with terrace overlooking Place de la Concorde

Cafe St. Regis - People watching + views of the Seine on Île Saint Louis

Le Grand Colbert - Beautiful brasserie for lunch or dinner followed by a stroll in Palais Royal

Maison Rose - If you find yourself in Montmartre, grab a glass of natural wine and cheese at this picturesque spot

Le Petit Lutetia - Elegant, classic lunch or dinner

Le Square Trosseau - Perfectly Parisian

Crêperie Little Breizh - Seriously delicious crepe spot in Saint Germain

Chez Julien - Lou Pescadou - Casual Parisian lunch with a great Chèvre chaud salad + onion soup near Odéon

*Hotel Particulier - Hidden hotel in Montmartre with a beautiful garden for lunch

le dîner

Allard - Elevated bistro in a traditional ambiance operated by Alain Ducasse

*Aux Crus de Bourgogne - Too good to keep to myself

*Le Bon Pourçain - Perfect setting on a cobble stone street in Saint German with a chic, local crowd

Chez Janou - Popular dinner spot in the Marais

Chez Julien - Parisian hotspot by the Costes brothers with stunning decor and good food.

*Chez Georges - A personal favorite that’s been discovered by tourists but remains excellent

*Fontaine de Mars - Quintessential Parisian bistro near the Eiffel Tower. Catch the 5 minute Eiffel Tower Light Show after din (every hour on the hour after dark)

*Frenchie Bar à Vins - Frenchie’s intimate wine bar with creative plates and amazing wine

Les Gourmets des Ternes - Delicious spot near Champs Elysées loved by locals

Les Enfants du Marché - Great for a snack and glass of wine after a day of shopping in the Marais

La Méditerranée - Old school seafood opposite the Odéon theater

Pizza Chic - The name speaks for itself

*Semilla - Modern French food and one of my favorites

Soma - Excellent Japanese in a trendy setting for lunch or dinner

Sugaar - Fun, sexy environment serviing Basque food in Saint Germain

Le 404 - Fun Moroccan and mezze in the 3rd

Specialty Shops

Androuet - Amazing cheese shop by Bon Marché

Biologique Recherche Flagship - Stock up on your beauty products on Champs Elysées

*Dilettantes à Champagne - Incredible selection and presentation of Champagne

*Jean-Paul Hévin - Favorite chocolatier, bring home a stack of their chocolate bars for friends & family

La Grande Epicerie du Bon Marché - Impressive food market on the department store’s ground floor

Pierre Hermé - Special croissants + macarons

Rosebud Fleuristes - Lovely florist in Place de L’Odèon

*Tapisserie - Pastry shop with two locations in the 11th and by Invalides

Quick Bite

L’Avant Comptoir - Perfect standing apéritif in Saint Germain

*L’As du Falafel - Popular spot near Places des Vosges

Bread & Roses - Grab some delicious to-go food for a picnic in the Luxembourg Gardens

Cosi - Excellent sandwiches on freshly baked Foccacia in Saint Germain

Pastavino - Gourmet to-go food for a picnic in Jardin Luxembourg

SEE + DO

Art Galleries - Rue de Seine, Rue Mazarine, Rue Vieille du Temple

Bois de Bologne - Gorgeous, rural park by Fondation Louis Vuitton

Bourse de Commerce - Pinault’s collection showcased in a beautifully renovated space

Canal St. Martin - Hip, up-and-coming area with many boutiques and restaurants

Catacombes - Historical underground maze

Cartier Foundation - Contemporary art space

Ecole des beaux arts - Try and get a peak at this beautiful, influential art school off Rue Bonaparte

*Eiffel Tower by night - Sparkles after dark, every hour on the hour for 5 mins

*Louis Vuitton Foundation - Architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry housing a rotating collection. After your visit, take a walk in the beautiful Bois de Bologne (forest/park).

Luxembourg gardens - Favorite place in the world for sun, reading + people watching

*Musée L’Orangerie - Monet mecca

Musée Montmartre - If you want to see Montmartre but stay away from the crowds, stroll through the gardens here and and dont’s miss the views in the back

*Musée Rodin - A relaxed museum experience, with most time spent in a gorgeous garden filled with Rodin sculptures

*Musée d’Orsay - World’s best impressionist collection

Musée Picasso - One of my favorite buildings in Paris

Opera Garnier - See a show in the theater with a Marc Chagall ceiling or opt for a quick visit to the ‘Golden Room’, Paris’s most opulent room

Palais Royal - Enclose garden filled with locals and cute shops

Palais de Tokyo - Contemporary art space

Parc des Buttes-Chaumont - Get your nature fix in this beautiful park by the Belleville neighborhood!

Rue Cler + Rue du Bac - Streets known for their food markets

Sacré-Coeur - Beautiful church on top of Montmartre with best view of the city

Saint James Paris - Check out this beautiful hotel for drinks or tea in their backyard

*Sainte-Chapelle - Incredible church, known for incredible stained glass

SHOP

Agnès B. - Men & Women’s clothing in Saint Germain

APC & Surplus - Men & Women’s clothing in Saint Germain

Astier de Villatte - Upscale ceramics

Banyan - Boutique on Île Saint Louis with beautiful scarves, clothing and home goods from India

Bon Ton - Cute children’s stores with gifts

Bon Marché - Luxury department store

Fragonard - Gifts, perfume, etc

Headoniste - Cool hat shop in the Marais

*La Marelle - Very good luxury consignment + vintage in the beautiful Galerie Vivienne

La Soeur - Cute french label

*J’Y Troque - Great luxury consignment + vintage by Palais Royal

Maison Labiche - Striped and monogrammed shirts

Marin Montagut - High-end home goods and gifts near Luxembourg gardens

*Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen - Large antique market with incredible history, worth a visit if you have time and enjoy home decor. The Paul-Bert Serpette area was best for design inspiration and browsing. Marché Vernaison is filled with objects, glassware, etc. and fun to stroll as well

Merci - Concept store with an excellent curation

Odetta Vintage - Chic consignment in the Marais

*Open Dressing - One of the best luxury vintage/consignment shops out there

Oxyde - Women’s clothes with multiple locations

Roseanna - Great French brand

*Sabre Paris - Beautiful flatware and servingware in Saint Germain and the Marais

Sartore - Boots

*Tabio - Socks with embroidery station, a perfect gift

*Vanessa Bruno - Their totes are the best souvenir

DRINK + Dance

Andy Wahloo - Hip cocktail bar with fun decor

Bambino - Fun listening bar in cool neighborhood

Castel - Very fun, atmospheric nightclub

Hotel Costes - Elevated Parisian lounge, go for a drink and ignore the snobby staff

Le Carmen - Great spot for drinks + music in a beautiful setting

Chez Georges - Lively, low key wine bar in a basement on a busy street in Saint Germain

Experimental Cocktail Club - Great drinks with a cool crowd and NYC-feel

*Le Montana - Quintessential Parisian hotspot with a very tough door

*Silencio - Always fun