Where we stayed: Hôtel Plaza Athénée
Being my sixth? time back in Paris, and my first time there with Louis, we wanted a hotel central to our itinerary with amazing amenities and 10/10 concierge to help with bookings, etc. This was definitely a bougie choice and one I would stay at again- especially for the location and views.
If you’re looking for a more affordable / local option, I usually stay at Hotel Alfred Sommier — it’s SO cute and gives all the classic French vibes. I stayed here on my bachelorette!
To See: Gardens/ Monuments
Tuileries - Must walk through, have a picnic!
Places des Voges - Beautiful garden in the Marais to picnic or read Palais Royal - walk around
Versailles - Half a day trip, about 45 minutes outside of Paris
Museums / Arts
Picasso museum - Located in Le Marais.
Fondation Louis Vuitton - Both modern and contemporary art.
Galerie Dior - Experiencing 7 decades of Dior fashion.
Palais de Tokyo - Modern contemporary art.
Musee de l’Orangerie - 19th century French art.
Musee d’Orsay - Largest collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
Perrotin Art Gallery - Contemporary art in the Marais
Shopping
Walk down Rue De Saint Honore and St Germain - for the best shopping, this is where all the major stores are
Le Bon Marche - if Barney’s had a cousin
Clignancourt Market - if you are there on a Sunday, best flea market for antiquing and vintage
La Samaritaine - Department store for great shopping
L’Eclaireur - My favorite location is the Marias
Didier Ludot - best vintage in Paris
Buly 1803 - Saint Germaine (most amazing pressed oils / hand lotions / engraved combs etc.)
Charvet - most amazing men's shirts, slippers, and nightgowns
Restaurants
Le Petit Lutetia - My favorite brasserie be sure to get the roast chicken for two, mashed potatoes, and chocolate mousse (also a very fun chic scene)
L'Ami Louis - classic for dinner, roast chicken and french fries are a must
La Fontaine de Mars - one of my favorite places for lunch (brasserie)
Caviar Kaspia - if you love caviar then it is a must
Loulou - ** one of my favorite lunches with the most beautiful outdoor dining overlooking the tuileries
L'Avenue - You either love it or hate it
Relais Entrecote - known for one of the only things on their menu, their famous steak with secret golden sauce and frites. They open at noon, but the line starts well before that.
Gigi's - book the 10PM seating so a FUN dinner with live music
Langosteria - dinner only, restaurant at Cheval Blanc from Milan, mainly seafood but the BEST spaghetti pomodoro in paris
The Ritz - always a favorite, especially for breakfast
Allard - Brasserie by Alain Ducasse, over 80 years old, intimate and not touristy, one of our favorites
Le Giraffe - seafood restaurant overlooking the eiffel tower.. be sure to sit outside
Carette - very casual local brasserie for breakfast of lunch but food is delicious and great outdoor seating (similar to Cafe de Flore)
Cafe de Flore - casual brasserie for breakfast lunch or a snack
Stresa - one of the best italian restaurant in paris (although Langosteria pomodoro is better)
Le Duc - one of the best seafood restaurant in paris (I haven't tried but comes highly highly recommended, and very local)
Ferdi - best burger and fries (and mac and cheese)
Chez Geroge - Brasserie dinner
Chez Julien - dinner
Paul Bert - Brasserie dinner
Gallopin - Brasserie dinner
Ogata - Japanese
Anahi - Argentinian steak restaurant
Clover - lunch or dinner
Poilâne - best bakery in paris
Little Breizh - best crepes in paris (not fancy, very local) - closed in august
Barthelemy - favorite cheese shop! must, perfect for a picnic
Matsuhisa - Japanese restaurant owned by chef Nobu himself. A mix of Japanese and Latin American cuisine. Known for their miso black cod and wagyu tobanyaki.
Yoshinaga - Michelin Japanese with the spotlight on the chef the entire time. Offers seasonal products including the day's fresh catch.
Hakuma: authentic Japanese at Cheval Blanc and in the heart of Paris.
Sushi B: Michelin sushi has fresh ingredients and is curated with traditional Japanese techniques. Includes both sushi and omakase on the menu.
Bon Marche Market - pretty amazing, definitely check it out
After Dinner
Crazy horse - cabaret
Le Souffle - known for their soufflé
Bar Hemingway - located at the Ritz, it is beautifully decorated and a must go!
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