3 Day Travel Guide: Paris

WHERE WE ATE

  • Pink Mamma – Super trendy, new hotspot, younger crowd, amazing truffle pizza, energetic vibe. Designed by one of the top interior designers in Paris. 

  •  Le Girafe – a MUST!!! Upscale with an incredible view of Eiffel Tower. One of the hardest restaurants in Paris to get into right now. Ate next to Demi Moore.

  •  Hotel Costes – Swanky. A fave of celebs and socialites (DJ’s Thursday –Sunday).

  • LA Grande Epicerie: Market at Le Bon Marche.

  •  Café Flores –Super touristy. Service isn’t great. 

  •  Laduree – Iconic pastry shop known for their macaroons. 

Healthy cafes/juice shops:

  • Cojean - Cute healthy cafe with.

  • Wild & the Moon - Local juice shop with açaí.

WHERE WE SHOPPED

  • Chanel Flagship: 31 Rue Cambon

  • Louis Vuitton: Champs Élysées

  •  Le Bon Marche – Great department store similar to Barneys in US with amazing market. 

  •  Goyard Flagship

WHAT WE DID:

  • Toured the city!

    • Eiffel Tower

    • Champs Elysees

    • Arc de Triomphe

    • Trocadero

    • Notre Dame

    • The Louvre

  • Fondation Louis Vuitton: Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit

  • Palais de Tokyo: Tomas Saraceno exhibit

  • Went to a play: “How to be a Parisian” (This is a MUST !!! Sooo funny)

  • Maison Européenne de la Photographie: JR exhibit

  • Tried a fitness class: Dynamo (indoor cycling) 

RESTAURANTS & TO DO’S FOR NEXT TRIP:

  • Balagan: New hotspot that’s supposed to be super fun

  • Drinks at Bar Hemingway: Ritz Carlton bar with famous bartender

  • Caviar Kaspia: A scene especially during Paris Fashion Week. Known for baked potato with caviar.

  • Lou Lou: Same owner as El Girafe.

  • L’avenue: Upscale lunch or dinner spot.

  • Chez Julian: Popular local restaurant with great food.

  • Sur Mer: Great local seafood restaurant.

  • Hollybelly: Cool brunch spot

  • Dance Club: Petit Bain

  • Miss Ko: Upscale Sushi with cool cocktail bar / lounge.

WHAT I WORE:

xx

Carolyn