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Paris Trip Planning: Top Paris Travel Tips & Guides

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Planning a trip to Paris? Luck you! I've visited Paris 5 times - solo, with friends and with family. Plus, I have cousins who live there, so I've gotten to know the city pretty well. Here I'm sharing a roundup of my best tips and itineraries to help ...
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Best Things to do in Paris

There's plenty to do in Paris, whether you're a foodie or museum enthusiast. Here are some of my top picks I believe should be on ever Paris itinerary

 
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The coziest Parisian activity! I took this pastry class with a friend the last time I was in Paris - fun and delicious 🥐
Best Croissant Baking Pastry Class with a French Chef
 
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Explore one of Paris' most popular neighborhoods through its diverse food scene - one of the BEST Paris food tours out there
Le Marais Food & Walking Tour
 
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Did you know Paris is right near the birthplace of champagne? This day trip is a must when you're visiting
Champagne Day Trip from Paris with 6 Tastings 🥂🍾
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A beautiful and fun way to experience Versailles, complete with a picnic !
Versailles Palace Bike Tour with Food Market & Marie-Antoinette hamlet
 
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If you're planning to visit several museums while you're visiting, a museum pass could save you $$
Is Paris Museum Pass Worth it? What's Included & Who It's For
 
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Not your first time in Paris? Or maybe it is but you want to get off the beaten path anyway? Consult this guide
15 Non Touristy Things to Do in Paris (No Crowds, No Clichés!)
 
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Short on time? You can still get out into the city and see the sights with one of these expert-led tours
7 BEST Paris Layover Tours to Maximize Your Time
 
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Get great French beauty and skincare products at Citypharma. Not sure what to get? I've got you covered in this guide
Shop for French Skincare Products at Citypharma Paris - here's what to buy
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A Seine river cruise is one of my favorite things to do in Paris. This is the one I took for my birthday a few years ago
Paris: Evening River Cruise with Music
 
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Check out the real life filming locations from Emily in Paris! It might sound cheesy, but it's actually so fun to see the ‘sets’ in real life
Emily in Paris Walking Tour 🥖

Paris Itineraries & Tips

A roundup of my customized travel itineraries and thoughtful travel tips I've collected from my own visits to the pretty city

 
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Paris is a perfect solo travel destination and you can replicate my exact itinerary if it works for you
Steal My Dreamy Solo Paris Trip Itinerary
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Visiting Paris off-season? That's a great idea! Here's my video guide on what to expect and the best things to do
Should you go to Paris in February? How to spend 4 days in Paris in winter - what to wear, see & do
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After all my trips to Paris, I've rounded up some of the top first-timer mistakes to avoid
35 Essential Paris Travel Mistakes to Avoid

Where to Stay in Paris

Ideas for where to stay during your trip to Paris. Montmartre is my personal favorite area

 
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For a luxe stay
InterContinental Paris - Le Grand | Luxury Hotel in Paris
 
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If you prefer apartments over hotels for a more local living feel, consider this. It's in an area I like, near a metro station I've used often
Parisian apartment right near Lamarck metro.
 
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A beautiful hotel in one of my favorite areas to stay in Paris
Terrass Hotel Montmartre
 
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Book the Eiffel Tower suite for a once-in-a-lifetime view with your stay, if you're up for a splurge
Le Metropolitan Paris Tour Eiffel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

What to Pack for Paris

Some outfit inspiration and travel essentials

 
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1-2 pairs that can go from day to night
Jeans
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A chic way to build an outfit for Paris, swap jeans for trousers
Trousers For Women
 
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Depending on the season you're visiting in, a chic trench can keep you warm and dry
Women's Trench Coats
 
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You'll definitely need comfortable and cute walking shoes for all day long
Women's White Sneakers
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Dress it up, keep it cool
Loafers for Women
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Perfect for a nice dinner out
Traditional French Silk Blouses
 
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Great for layering
Classic Cotton Cardigan Sweater
 
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Don't forget the basics, travel adapters
European Adapter - Target
 
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Make sure your hair and any other appliances are dual voltage otherwise they won't work or could damage your hair!
Dual-voltage Hair Dryer
 
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Learn from my mistake, I ended up with fried hair because my straightener wasn't dual voltage!
Dual Voltage Flat Iron