I try and visit Paris every year, so I'm constantly building my lists of must dos, and absolute favourite places to return. My trips to Paris include both budget and bougie options. One of my favourite tips is to stay in luxury for a few days, before flipping to a budget option, giving you the perfect balance across your trip. In this list, I have tried to avoid some of the more common experiences, and give you a list of things that I enjoy, every time I visit. I hope that you're planning a trip to the city of love, and I hope that this list helps you have a magical time.
Sections
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Accomodation
Adventures
Food & Drinks
Shopping
Accomodation
From my bougie to budget recommendations, I often try and stay in more than one place each time I visit.
So much personality in this hotel!
Boutique Hotel in Paris | Hotel Indigo Hotel Indigo Paris - Opera
My dream stay.
InterContinental Paris - Champs-Elysées Etoile | Luxury Hotel in Paris
Excellent balance or value and location.
Hotel Louvre Bons Enfants
Highly recommend staying in Le Marais, the 4th is my favourite neighbourhood.
9Confidentiel: Luxury Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Paris
This is a little way from central Paris, but the neighbourhood has a lovely vibe and the Metro stations are very close.
Rose Bourbon, Paris
Those views!
Le Littré
No frills, but safe & central.
ibis Paris Place d'Italie 13ème
I have made some incredible friends in hostels, and this place is so much fun, you're almost guaranteed to meet new people.
The People Paris Marais, Paris
With private rooms and dorms, there's lots of flexibility in this hostel.
Eklo Paris Porte de Versailles, Paris
Adventures
Paris is a city best explored with adventure & curiosity… here is where I wander.
Combining both the palace and the gardens makes for a perfect day. Visit everytime I'm in Paris, even in the winter.
2025 Giverny Monet's House & Versailles Palace Day Trip
I love this museum as it's essentially a little bit of everything that you want to see, but without the lines of the Lourve.
Le Petit Palais
As a history geek, this is my favourite museum in Paris.
Musée de Cluny | musée national du Moyen Âge Paris
The Dior gallery is absolutely delightful. An excellent way to spend a few hours in Paris.
La Galerie Dior
Covering the history of Paris, this is the best free adventure you'll find.
Carnavalet Museum
I could not recommend these walking tours more highly. Walk at your own pace, stop for lunch, all while being guided by Annie.
Audio tours by Annie Sargent
Food & Drinks
Let's face it, all food in Paris is good. Here are the places I find exceptional. And of course, as a Melburnian, the list includes coffee.
You may have to wait, but it's well worth it.
BOUILLON PIGALLE, Paris
These are my favorite pastries in Paris.
L'ECLAIR DE GÉNIE CAFÉ, Paris
Absolutely fabulous for a quick bite.
HOMER LOBSTER, Paris
Multiple locations across Paris, and coffee as good as those in Melbourne.
Café Kitsuné
You'll always find a Noir close by as you wander the streets.
Noir Coffee Shop
Excellent bar, love spending time here.
Domaine Syndicat
Shopping
I'll admit it, I go to Paris with a half empty suitcase, before of these brands.
I always come home with a gift for myself from Sezanne.
Sézane
Fun, lively, expressive. Just perfect.
ISABEL MARANT Official Online Store | Ready-to-wear, Shoes and Bags
These dresses are so easy to wear but so elevated.
Antik Batik
You'll always remember your trip with a piece from this gorgeous store.
Caroline Najman
The Guerlain store on the Champs offers personalised engraving. My bullet lipstick is my most adored souvenir from my last trip.
