Paris is just as charming as I imagined it to be. One of our favorite layovers when travelling to Europe.
Stay
Where we stay makes or breaks our trip. Yes, we’re those types of travellers. And in Paris, Hotel Lutetia is a gem. Stunning design, fantastic service, and great location (in the heart of Saint Germain des Prés, around the corner from Hermès and a few blocks away from Le Bon Marché—my favorite place to splurge!).
Coffee
- Noir Coffee Shop: Excellent coffee and matcha lattes
- Télescope Café: Perfectly brewed espresso
- Ten Belles: Great specialty coffee
Pastries
- Du Pain et des Idées: Get here early and order all the things. So good!
- Blé Sucré: The best croissants and kouign-amman
- Maison Mulot: Delicious croissants
- Des gâteaux et du Pain: Fantastic pastries
- La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac: Excellent pastries and bread
Lunch + Dinner
- Breizh Café: The best crepes. Great lunch or dinner option if travelling with kids.
- Clamato: Fantastic seafood—order all the things. You can’t go wrong here.
- L’Avant Comptoir de la Mer: Seafood tapas. Order at the bar, standing room only.
- Le Comptoir du Relais: Excellent food—great for lunch! No reservations.
- Man’ouché: The Zaatar (extra) man’ouché is the perfect snack
- Homer Lobster: Great lobster rolls
Dessert
- Bachir: The best Lebanese ice cream! Order the achta flavor topped with pistachios and thank me later.
- Il Gelato Del Marchese: Exceptional homemade gelato
Visit
- Le Bon Marché: The oldest and most iconic department store in Paris—love shopping here.
- La Grande Épicerie de Paris: This grocery store is a food lover’s dream. Grab a basket and fill it up with goodies to enjoy as you watch the sunset at the Eiffel Tower.
- Place des Vosges: The best square for a stroll & to soak up the Parisian vibe
- The Seine: Take a stroll along the Seine river
- Jardin des Tuileries: Beautiful park for a stroll, in between the Louvre and the Place de la Concorde
- Champ de Mars: Great spot for a picnic with a view of the Eiffel Tower
