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Paris Girls Trip Recs! 🇫🇷
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items Having been to Paris multiple times, I can honestly say it’s my favorite place I’ve travelled! From food to photo-ops to your packing list, I’ve got you and your girls covered for your trip to Paris! 💞
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Photo-ops & must-sees 💁🏼♀️
Chic stays 🛏️
Girls gotta eat
Shop til we drop 🛍️
Fit check
Packing extras!
Photo-ops & must-sees 💁🏼♀️
If you want photos that aren’t just you grinning directly in front of historical landmarks, check out these spots!
Obviously, you must see the Eiffel Tower. It’s hard to miss, but it can be tough to get an original photo near it. The illusion of pinching the top of the Eiffel Tower may be my favorite 😂💁🏼♀️ visit the Jardin de la Tour Eiffel to take your own! ...
Eiffel Tower/Jardins de la tour Eiffel
Each bridge in Paris is different and many of the bridges have amazing views. But I love the gold touches on Pont Alexandre III, especially for an evening photo-op while the Eiffel Tower is sparkling (the first few minutes of every hour from dusk til...
Paris Bridges: Pont Alexandre III
The Seine River is not only a peaceful walk, away from the noise and traffic in the city. It also offers so many opportunities for cute photos! Any time I’m feeling a little overwhelmed, take one of the staircases down (near most bridges).
Here my ...
Seine River
With so many places to take an Eiffel Tower photo, this metro stop is fantastic to get the Seine, the Eiffel Tower, and you, by yourself with no one in the way of the view because technically you’re on a bridge, but it’s so close to the Eiffel Tower!
Bir-Hakeim Metro Station—The Two Level Bridge
Jardin des Tuileries is near the Louvre is stunning when in bloom with different colored flowers. It’s one of my favorite places to stroll. The bassins surrounded by the iconic green chairs are ideal for a photo if you can find an empty chair!
The ...
Jardin des Tuileries 🌺🌷🥀
With all of the walking you’ll be doing, it won’t be not hard to find a cute street in Paris, but these were ones that I had to stop in “awe” at, where I could also catch fewer fellow tourists in the background.
First photo: Rue de l'Abreuvoir
Secon...
The Cutest Streets 🎀
It’s cliche, but the rooftops of Paris and wide open windows were made for photos, okay? The essence of a girls trip in Paris is the balcony photo and you can’t change my mind.
Hotel window or balcony photo
My first time to Paris, we booked a Paris By Mouth English speaking food tour. We met up in La Marais and they took us on a tour of local food shops (bakeries, cheese, meat, chocolates, and wine). We sampled our way through a charming pocket of Paris...
Paris food tours from Paris by Mouth
My first trip I went to the top of the Eiffel Tower and the top of the Arc de Triomphe. We met an Australian tour group that made it fun. But honestly, the view is best from the Arc de Triomphe because it includes the Eiffel Tower in the view and the...
Arc de Triomphe and Eiffel Tower
You absolutely can’t skip Montmartre and Sacre Couer Basilica! This area has its own vibe. Like if cottage-core moved to a city, it would be Montmartre, which sits above the rest of Paris. Wander the cobblestone streets. The view from in front of Sac...
Basilica of the Sacred Heart
Especially early in the morning and after dark, Trocadero is the most head-on, wide open view of the Eiffel Tower! It can be touristy in that area. If it is crowded, try wandering over to Avenue de Camoens (a 1 min walk from Trocadero for a girly-pop...
Trocadéro
A boat tour on the Seine at sunset, you must! Bateaux Parisiens is the one I took so I could be outside with the wind in my hair! It’s right at the base of bridge by the Eiffel Tower. Pre-order your tickets ahead of time and get in line early! It’s s...
Bateaux Parisiens - No. 1 cruise on the river Seine
Chic stays 🛏️
Budget friendly to high end, all of these are on par for a girly get away!
The other best western that I mentioned! The concierge at both were very helpful and spoke English to us, which was helpful for recommendations and directions! The Best Western Faubourg is slightly more expensive, but also with more up to date renova...
Best Western Premier Faubo…
The Parisian vacation dream: Eiffel Tower view from the top floor hotel room. That was just the cherry on top of my stay at the Astotel Bradford Elysees in Paris! The entire hotel was beautiful, the staff incredibly thoughtful and friendly (we were t...
Bradford Elysées - Astotel, Paris (updated prices 2025)
For an affordable hotel in Paris, I chose the Best Western Anjou Lafayette, but I have also stayed at the Best Western Premier Faubourg which is a couple blocks away. I personally love the 10th arrondissement—I have stayed in this area twice on trips...
Best Western Anjou Lafayette Opera in Paris
Girls gotta eat
Bakeries, craft coffee, lunch & dinner spots!
I say this as a professional, award winning pastry chef: Mamiche is THE place for a loaf of bread and a perfect, buttery pain au chocolat! They can be really busy though, so if there’s a long line, there’s another amazing bakery close by that is also...
Mamiche - Boulangerie et traiteur de quartier
Union Boulangerie is another top notch bakery as an alternative if Mamiche is busy. Their pain au chocolat is great, but the apple bomb is literally the bomb 🤤 note that most boulangeries and patisseries do not have room to sit, so be prepared to ta...
Union Boulangerie Pâtisserie
The truth about coffee in Paris: it’s hard to find one open before 8am and you have to be careful with a “cappuccino” because the older cafes will serve you weak espresso with dry foam on top. So, if you’re looking for a craft cappuccino with roaste...
Partisan Cafe Artisanal
Libertino is part of the same restaurant group as the famous Pink Mamma (Big Mamma Group) and the pizza, truffle pasta, and sautéed spinach were all fantastic! Try the pistachio gelato and tiramisu too. Make a reservation for dinner!
Libertino
La Jacobine for French food! I asked my French friends where to eat French food and they said they don’t eat it out, they eat it at their grandma’s house 😂 so you’ll have to trust me on this one. The pork filet with mustard was fabulous and the tart...
LA JACOBINE, Paris - Quartier Latin - Restaurant Reviews ...
La Traversia was such a hidden gem! Honestly try anything on the menu, it was all fresh and delicious! The restaurant is nestled beside/below Sacre Couer on a cute street!
LA TRAVESÍA, Paris - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews
Bistrot Baguette has, hands-down, the best ham and butter baguette! The ratio of butter is perfection. The pastries were out of this world as well. But, I literally walked 45 minutes to get that ham and butter sandwich AGAIN on my last morning in Par...
Bistrot Baguette
The Italian food at Guise Trattoria was top of my list! The spicy vodka pasta and the truffle pasta were stand outs! Tiramisu was also solid! This is in the 8th near the Champs Elysees, perfect for after a day of shopping and visiting the Arc de Trio...
Giusé Trattoria
I was on a hunt for my favorite pastry in the world—the St. Honore— which I found at Hugo and Victor Patisserie! If you haven’t had one before, it’s made of layers of crisp caramelized puff pastry, vanilla cream, and caramel coated cream puffs. The f...
Hugo & Victor Patisserie and Chocolaterie
Pop into Jacques Genin for perfect pate de fruits and stunning handmade chocolates!
La Chocolaterie de Jacques Ge…
Laduree will always have my favorite macarons (raspberry, rose, and pistachio especially!). I like Pierre Herme too, but only certain flavors. Stroher is famous, but their macarons my my last trip tasted pasty and didn’t come close to the bright and ...
Laduree
Shop til we drop 🛍️
Don’t overpack—we’ve got shopping to do!
Girls trip tip: save your shopping until near the end of your trip and go to Galleries Lafayette—the most beautiful mall! From perfume to clothing, to baggage and souvenirs, there’s everything you could ever need inside.
You have to go to the roof ...
Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
Bring your passport if you plan to make a single purchase over €100. If you shop at the Galleries Lafayette, go to their Tax Refund Service area where you’ll present your passport and receipts (must be within three days of purchase) on the first floo...
Tax refunds - Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann
My favorite perfumes are Diptyque, a French perfumer, so naturally France, they cost half of the amount that they do in the USA (especially with the VAT refund). I will always make a perfume run every time I am in Paris at Diptique in the Le Marais a...
Boutique Diptyque Paris | Visite Diptyque Paris Francs Bourgeois
Place des Vosges is a beautiful manicured park with ample seating for a peaceful rest stop near lots of shopping! There’s surrounding red brick buildings are full of shops and restaurants on the ground level, but this park is a little green oasis in ...
La Place des Vosges : la plus ancienne place monumentale de Paris
Sézane is French style at its best! I’m obsessed with everything from this shop and its incredible quality is worth the cost. If you’re on a budget, it’s worth a window shopping for upcoming styles!
Shop (or browse) at L'Appartement Sézane · Paris
A after you shop at La Grand Epicerie, walk you and your snacks a couple blocks away to Square Boucicaut to enjoy a little picnic on one of the green benches 🥖
Square Boucicaut (near Grand Epicerie)
La Grand Epicerie is a fun spot to buy small picnic items, freshly made food, and food related souvenirs to take home. They’ll even pack up French butter airtight for you so you can fly home with it! It was a fun experience to see all of the differen...
La Grande Epicerie de Par…
If you’re into skincare and love a French brand (I’m talking La Roche-Posay, Caudalie, and Clinique), shop the pharmacies! I use La Roche-Posay’s facial sunscreen religiously, along with my Clinique facial moisturizer and eye cream. These items are a...
The 20 Best Pharmacies in Paris | MyBestParis
Fit check
What to pack for style & comfort 🥿👢👟
I’m not a fashion girly, but I to dress up for dinner in Paris. But with so much walking and evenings being chilly, I opt for boots that are comfortable, versatile, and cute! These chelsea boots form Lucky Brand do require a couple of weeks to break ...
Lucky Brand Sekler Chelsea Bootie - Free Shipping | DSW
Paris is a chic but dirty city (just ask what used to be my light blue gel manicure that looked cracked and grey by the end of two weeks). Light colored pants may not make it through the trip without a wash, so make sure you have a pair of black jean...
Black Jeans
I rarely wear a belt at home, but when in Europe, it felt like a necessary “polishing” accessory to every outfit! This one from quince is will add style to even your simplest jeans-and-a-cardigan outfit.
Sofia European Leather Skinny Belt
I always bring a pair of Fly London sandals when I visit Europe. They’re so cute and feel like you’re walking on a cloud, even with the slight wedge on cobble stone. The sole holds up really well! When I need a break from sneakers and boots, these a...
Fly London Women's Noli056fly Sandal
I wanted one pair of lighter colored shoes, so I went with pale tan sketchers. Comfy, cute, and hides dirt better than any other light color! Please refrain from white sneakers, they will look dirty after two days!
Skechers Women's Go Walk Joy-Sensational Day Sneaker
Sometimes a girl just wants to go strap-free without nipping. Need a I say more? No, but I will. The Nippies no show inserts are all I wore on my Paris trip under my tops. I packed a lot of v-neck and off the shoulder tops, so instead of fiddling to ...
Nippies Non-Adhesive Nipple Covers - Reusable
The style lately is hair down, ticked behind the ears with a cap on and a closed trench coat. If you want to fit in, the trench is the coat of the season!
Women's Trench Coats
I brought this versatile top for my trip. I knew I’d be rewearing the same top more than once because of my carryon situation. This top made the cut because of the delicate floral pattern that goes with all of my pants and the ability to change the l...
Floral Tube Casual T-Shirt - SHEIN USA
You need to get yourself a crossbody bag to trot around with! Hands free and big enough to hold the credit cards, room key, lip gloss, mints, and phone if needed.
Telena Small Leather Sling Bag for Women
Pack a cute sweater as a staple for spring and fall visits to Paris! Don’t be afraid of color or patterns!
Free People Women's Easy Street Crop Pullover
Packing extras!
Bet you haven’t thought of these!
If you’re like me and only take a carry on (land rewear some of your tops during your trip, these sweat pads are key for keeping your clothing smelling fresh while you’re trekking around out in those Parisian streets!
50Pcs Large Disposable Underarm Sweat Pads
Don’t forget your plug adapter! This one was under $10, worked great and had so many plug in spots (+ usb!).
LENCENT European Travel Plug Adapter, 4 Outlets
Don’t get caught without these hydrocolloid blister patches on a euro trip! You may think “I broke in my shoes, I’ll be fine” but there’s a lot of uphill walking to sightsee. Pop these in your crossbody bag and consider yourself protected (from blist...
Amazon Basic Care Hydrocolloid Blister Bandages
A makeup artist friend who uses these to down-bulk her makeup kit gave me the idea to use these for packing my liquids. You can take just what you need, they lay flat so they are easy to fit, and the do 👏🏻not 👏🏻 leak 👏🏻 I brought my purple sham...
Leak Proof Travel Toiletry Pouches, TSA Approved
The Octo Buddy suctions to surfaces so you can get photos of your whole group together without asking a stranger (I’m protective over my phone with all of the snatchers around Europe!).
Octo Cup Buddy Sticky Grip Holder for iPhone