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Paris Like a Local: A French Girl’s Guide to the City of Light 🇫🇷✨

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Clara Mantaux

Born and raised in France, now living in the U.S., I know exactly what makes Paris truly magical—and it’s so much more than the tourist checklist. This guide blends iconic must-see sights with hidden gems, local tips, and authentic experiences that l...

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Museums

You need to go to the Louvre when you go to France. I mean, who wouldn’t want to see the Mona Lisa in person??? For a tip, buy your tickets online ahead of time and go early to avoid the biggest crowds. I tried to go one year without a ticket and it ...

Louvre Museum

Musée d’Orsay you need to go! I am a fan of Monet so it was a must see for me. Do you underrate that museum. For a tip, don’t skip the top floor for the clock view and quieter galleries — it’s a perfect spot for photos and a little peaceful escape.

Musée d'Orsay

if you’re into modern and contemporary art — you need to go there. The building itself is iconic, with its colorful exterior pipes and rooftop views of the city. For a team, go to the rooftop for one of the best views of Paris, it’s worth it!!!

Centre Pompidou

Have you heard of The Thinker sculpture ?? If you have, go there to see it and that’s not the only thing you will see. If you haven’t, well it’s time to research it and go there in person to see it. For a tip, take your time in the sculpture garden a...

Rodin Museum Paris Entry Ticket with Skip the line and Audio

Monet again? Yes please !!! The water lilies from him is over there and other masterpieces by Renoir, Cézanne, and Matisse. For a tip, go early in the morning or late afternoon to enjoy the paintings in a quiet, calm atmosphere.

Musée de l'Orangerie

Loved to go there when I was younger. I mean who wouldn’t want a picture with the most famous people ?? Love it and the building is beautiful. For a tip, go during the week to avoid crowds and get the best shots with all the figures. Also, with the l...

Grevin Wax Museum in Paris and Seine River Cruise Tickets

I love les invalides. It’s a must see in Paris. My husband is really big on Napoleon and it was one of his dream to see his tomb. Mission accomplished all of the buildings are beautiful. Please go and let me know how worth it, it was !! For a tip, yo...

Paris Les Invalides: Napoleon's Tomb and Army Museum Entry Ticket

Im sure you have heard that there is a pantheon in Paris. Well you need to go see it !! For France’s greatest minds, including Voltaire, Marie Curie, and Victor Hugo. I recommend going between April and October to enjoy panoramic rooftop views of Par...

Paris: Pantheon Entry Ticket with Anytime Access and Audio

Food experiences

Perfect for a romantic dinner. All you need to see is the picture I put for this restaurant. Look at that view. It’s incredible. And you will be able to say that you are in the Eiffel Tower!! I recommend booking the Seine-view seating and arriving e...

Paris Early Evening Dinner at Eiffel Tower's Madame Brasserie

We all know that you are gonna eat amazing food in Paris. You should do a food tour like this one. It offers a delicious deep dive into authentic French cuisine, guided by passionate locals who take you beyond tourist traps to hidden gems and artisan...

Secret Food Tours Award Winning Paris Food Tour with 7+ Tastings

Bateau mouche dinner ? Yes yes yes!!! Do it. It’s amazing and food is delicious. I recommend upgrading to the Excellence menu for window-side seating and a bottle of Champagne to elevate the experience.

Paris Seine River Dinner Cruise with Live Music by Bateaux Mouches

Another food tour. You really need to do one and this one is amazing. It offers 11+ tastings across Le Marais. I recommend doing this tour early in your trip to discover insider spots you’ll want to revisit.

Devour Paris Ultimate Food Tour

If you have never been to Paris or France, you never ate a good croissant. And where is a better place to go learn how to make croissant ???? You’ll create classic croissants, pain au chocolat, and pain au raisin—then enjoy your warm creations with a...

Paris Croissant Small-Group Baking Class with a Chef

Montmartre is my favorite in Paris so a food PLUS wine tour over there ??? It’s a must do!!! I recommend wearing comfortable shoes and arriving hungry—there are eight generous stops and plenty of indulgence. Mhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Montmartre Hill French Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Activities

A dinner cruise and a DJ set, all while floating past Paris's iconic landmarks ? Count me in. I love it. What a better way to discover Paris than on a dinner cruise on the Seine. For a perfect evening, dress in semi-formal attire to match the elegant...

Paris Gourmet Dinner Seine River Cruise with Singer and DJ Set

Cabaret in Paris. Yes. Yes. Yes. Amazing experience and you will be able to tell your friends you went to a real French cabaret !! Recommendation: Book the dinner-show combo for the full experience—it guarantees prime seating, delicious French cuis...

Paris La Nouvelle Eve Cabaret Show in Montmartre

France is known for its beautiful churches. This concert is amazing and you will not regret it. Look at the beautiful church? I guarantee you you will enjoy this activity. Tip!!! Arrive early to explore the lively Saint-Germain neighborhood and grab...

Classical Music Concert Saint Germain des Prés Church

A little bit further from Paris, go to Versailles. Everything is shown in that first picture. It is beautiful and I have NEVER heard anyone saying that it wasn’t worth it. I recommend arriving early to beat the crowds and wearing comfortable shoes—Ve...

Versailles Palace Official Entry Tickets with Gardens Option

💀 Descend into the eerie depths of Paris with this special-access Catacombs tour. It was so entertaining and interesting. I loved this tour. Learn about all the catacombs was amazing and you would never know until doing it. Recommendation!!! Wear ...

Paris Catacombs Tour

If I was not French, I would do a private tour of Paris because you will never know what you miss until you do one of those. It’s just after your trip that you will realize you missed out of some stuff!! Recommendation!! Choose the full-day option ...

Paris: Your Perfect Private Customized Day Tour–Half or Full Day

This private looking tour is just amazing. Montmartre is amazing and beautiful. You should do it. Recommendation!! Wear comfy shoes for the hilly terrain and arrive early to soak in the local cafés—this Montmartre tour is best enjoyed with a croissa...

Montmartre District and Sacre Coeur - Exclusive Guided Walking Tour

Versailles palace tour ? Yes !!!!!!! It is soooo beautiful and having a guide walking through every details is amazing. Please do it. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water—there’s a lot of walking—and consider staying after the tour to explore Marie...

Versailles Palace and Gardens Tour from Paris

I mean who wouldn’t go see the Eiffel Tower while in Paris ? Please give me names. You have to!! And going in the Eiffel Tower is a must do. I recommend bringing a good camera and comfortable shoes, and embracing the climb as a once-in-a-lifetime adv...

Eiffel Tower Climbing Tour with Optional Summit with Elevator

You need to go to the Arc de Triomphe! Beautiful. you’ll enjoy sweeping views of the Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, and the city’s symmetrical beauty—all while standing atop Napoleon’s historic monument. I recommend visiting at sunset for golden-hour ...

Arc de Triomphe Priority Tickets - Optional Private Guide

This private tour blends architectural grandeur with luxury shopping, taking you through the opulent Palais Garnier and up to the rooftop of Galeries Lafayette for sweeping views of Paris. With a guide sharing rich history and insider stories, you’ll...

Private Opera Garnier Theater 2-Hour Tour in Paris

This combo tour offers a magical evening in Paris, starting with a serene Seine River cruise past illuminated landmarks and ending with the dazzling Moulin Rouge show, complete with champagne. It’s a perfect blend of romance and spectacle, showcasing...

Moulin Rouge Show with Champagne and Seine River Cruise Ticket

Churches

🏰 This private walking tour through Paris’s historic city center offers a rich dive into iconic landmarks like Île de la Cité, the Tuileries Gardens, and the Champs-Élysées, all guided by a local expert. You’ll explore the interior of Notre-Dame Cat...

Paris City Center w/ Notre Dame interior | Exclusive Walking Tour

Visiting Sainte-Chapelle is like stepping into a jewel box of Gothic architecture, with its breathtaking stained glass windows that depict over 1,000 biblical scenes in radiant color. This former royal chapel is a masterpiece of 13th-century craftsma...

Saint Chapelle Paris Entrance Ticket

⛪ The Sacré-Cœur & Dome Express Entry Ticket with Audio Tour lets you skip the long lines and dive straight into one of Paris’s most iconic landmarks, complete with panoramic views from the dome. The included audio guide enriches your visit with ...

Paris: Sacré Coeur & Dome Express Entry Ticket & Audio Tour