Explore Paris

Start your day with an espresso or cappuccino at Bonjour Jacob to overcome jet lag. Just a few doors down, enjoy the best pastries in Paris from Du Pain et des Idees. Try the l’escargot chocolat-pistache, a chocolate-pistachio pinwheel croissant.

Caractere de Cochon: While in the Marais neighborhood, savor their iconic ham and butter sandwich.

Stroll through Jardin de Tuileries and relax in a green lawn chair by the fountain. Enjoy views of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe in the distance.

Visit the Louvre where you might catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa.

Entertainment

Skip the Moulin Rouge and head to Crazy Horse for a unique show experience.

Enjoy a few drinks at the show and wrap up your evening at a local jazz bar to complete your first night in the City of Lights.

EXPLORE

There is no other way to start your day in Paris than with a pastry and coffee, so head to my favorite café in Paris, Dreamin Man. Enjoy a café and a slice of homemade banana bread on the bench outside and watch the incredible fashion that walks by.

SHOP

Now that you’re inspired by local fashion, it’s time to shop! Head over to the iconic Champs-Élysées or my personal favorite, Rue Saint Honoré. If you’re more interested in museums than spending money, stop by the Dior Gallery to view the designer's work over the last several decades.

EAT

Paris hosts some of the best restaurants in the world, making it difficult to choose where to eat when visiting. One place I go back to every time I’m in town is Parcelles. The bistro offers one of the best wine lists in the city and has the food to complement it. My favorite dishes that are also staples on their menu are the sweetbreads with hazelnut butter and mashed potatoes and gnocchi in sage butter. Add a cold glass of white Burgundy, and you have yourself the ultimate Parisian meal!

EXPLORE

Start your day with a walk along the Seine, where you can peruse local art and secondhand books. If you’re not up for a walk, take the water taxi that stops at the top monuments, including Hotel De Ville, Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and more.

HISTORY

If you’re up for the journey, take the 1-hour train to Versailles and spend the day walking the grounds. You can easily spend half a day exploring the gardens and chateau. The Hall of Mirrors is worth the wait!

BE DAZZLED

When you arrive back in the city, stop by the local charcutier and fromagerie to get some of the best meat and cheese (don’t forget a bottle of wine!). Take your treats over to the lawn of the Eiffel Tower and watch the sunset. From there, the sparkling tower will entertain you every hour on the hour. You’ll never want to leave!