Because you can always leave on a Friday and be back on Sunday! This is my ultimate Paris guide for a short and sweet trip, including my favourite stores, quick bites, photo spots and the prettiest city sites you can't miss :)
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Shopping
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Drinks & Bites
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Museums & Galeries
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Hotspots
Shopping
They call Paris the fashion capital for a reason! Here are my top shopping spots!
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Regardless of your budget, Le Marais will have a vintage store for you! Whether you are looking for vintage designer pieces to add to your collection or a great deal, Le Marais is a must-visit
Vintage Shopping in Le Marais
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Designer clothes, Jellycats, boar bristle hair brushes and a gourmet food hall to stock up on your most beloved frensh foods. I always leave with boxes of sables and truffle oil! The view from the rooftop is probably on of the best free viewpoints of...
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
Drinks & Bites
Seeing Paris in 3 Days is no easy feat! Food is fuel!
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Gotten hungry from all the shopping? Grab a sandwich from chez alain! Try out their cheses and choose your favourite one along with a variety of meats and veg. I love to toast mine as well!
CHEZ ALAIN MIAM MIAM
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The kind of hot chocolate that feels like a hug. Rich, slow, and unforgettable!
Angelina Paris
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A quiet, calming pause with the softest matcha flavors. Must try their japanese crepes!
Miyabi Matcha
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Comfort food with bold, beautiful flavors.
DimDim Maidan
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Wine, vinyl records, and a warm glow that made me want to stay longer than planned.
Bambino
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Soft, delicate pastries that didn’t feel like they were missing anything.
Don't just go for the Mona Lisa! Paris has so much more to offer!
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Whether you have booked to watch a performance or just want to take a tour the opera is definitely worth paying a visit! I recommend a self-guided tour early in the morning to avoid crowds and take in the sights at your own pace. Make sure to check o...
If you haven't, already visited, the Louvre is a non-negotiable! From ancient civilisation to the napoleon apartments, its worth taking a few hours to walk through the sections of the louvre that interest you most. It is a huge museum so especially d...
Le Louvre
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Monet's water lilies are truly captivating; his large canvases surround you in every room of the main floor creating a meditative, calming space. Make sure to keep the space quiet, like he intended and head downstairs for other beautiful works and a ...
One of the most impressive museums I've even visited. I highly recommend the late-night ticket which is available on Thursdays. The building is lit up beautifully and you get to enjoy all the art with less crowds
Impressive from the inside and out. Take the escalator or walk up the steps to a breathtaking view of Paris. Many street performers gather to play music which creates a warm atmosphere. Make sure to take a look through one of the telescopes!
You can't go to Paris and not see the Eiffel Tower! Such an iconic structure and very impressive when lit up at night. Remember that it sparkles for the first five minutes of every hour after sunset so make sure not to miss it!
The Eiffel tower
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Take metro line 6 for an amazing view of the Eiffel tower on your way to Bir-Hakeim station! From there, the tower is just a couple minutes walk!