Your Top Paris Recommendations.
I had a work trip to Paris scheduled for last week and recently asked you for some of your favorite recommendations of things to do, see and eat in the city of lights, and received several messages asking me to share what was submitted. Given this week’s tragic fire at Notre Dame it was truly bittersweet that my meeting ended up being postponed and trip canceled – Paris was part of my first international trip and will always hold a very special place in my heart as it helped introduce me to the wonders of travel and the benefits of stepping outside of your comfort zone and seeing somewhere new.
Despite my postponed return, I still wanted to still pass along the recommendations you shared with me as it seems like lots of you are heading to Paris in the near future. So without further ado, some of your favorite places in the city:
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK
- Le Cepe Figue (french)
- Candelaria (mexican restaurant and cocktail bar)
- Little Red Door (cocktail bar)
- Le Mary Celeste (tapas)
- La Fontaine de Mars (french)
- Gentle Gourmet (vegan)
- Frenchie Wine Bar (wine)
- Clown Bar (french)
- Le Relais de Venise Son Entrecote (steak)
- Mariage Freres (teahouse)
- L’as du Fallafel (middle eastern)
- Ie 404 (moroccan)
- Les Fines Gueules (french)
- The Ritz Paris (cocktails)
- Bar du Central (french)
- Le Recamier (souffle)
- I’avant Comptoir (tapas)
- Fish La Boissonnerie (french)
- Pierre Herme Macarons (pastries)
WHERE TO STAY
- Hotel d’Aubusson
- Hotel Bienvenue (this place is SO cute!)
WHAT TO DO
- Shop for personalized stationery at Bookbinders
- Take a day trip to Reims and go to the champagne houses
- Shop on Rue Faubourg St Honore
- Visit Saint-Chappelle
- Tour the Palace of Versailles
- Shop around the design district in Flammant on Place de Furstemberg
- Window shop on Rue Faubourg St Honore (home of the original Chanel store!)
- Dine at outdoor cafes in the Latin Quarter
- Visit Musee de L’Orangerie
- Shop at Le Bon Marche
- Walk around Montmarte and soak in the views
- Peoplewatch at Cafe de Flore
Have you ever been to Paris? Any other recommendations I should add to this list? I haven’t been since 2014 (my first international trip) and am dying to go back soon.
