A curated mix of my favorite Paris spots—cozy cafés, cocktail bars, vintage shops, with a sprinkle of museums, iconic sights, and charming bookstores. A blend of classics and hidden gems to eat, sip, shop, and explore
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where to eat/drink
fav shops
touristy things
museums
nights out
where to eat/drink
intimate first come first serve french restuarant with probably one of the best meal I had in paris
Le Colimaçon
this historic restaurant is the epitome of french - caviar, champagne, and elegant ambiance
Maxim's de Paris
french restaurant with good food, but incredible cocktails
Mon Creme
fondue restaurant with a variety of meats and cheeses - great for a lunch
Le Refuge des Fondus
if you're looking for a little italian food when in france, this would be a great spot
Mamma Primi
a cafe that overlooks the Louvre, it could be a cool spot, but there are better restaurants
Le Café Marly
french bistro featuring a lot of french classics with an old-timey ambiance
Chez Georges
french bistro with a ton of authentic french dishes and delicious wine
BRASSERIE LE TAMBOUR
french bistro that I visited for lunch, perfect people watching spot
Aux Crus de Bourgogne
french bistro thats great for a little afternoon lunch
Au Petit Fer à Cheval
lowkey bar that is perfect for a solo date with a book and good glass of wine
LA BELLE HORTENSE
modern french bistro located in an ideal location with option for an outdoor terrace
RESTAURANT LE TRÉSOR
french bistro with more hearty options of classic french fare
Chez Janou
stopped here for an afternoon lunch - good food, but nothing standout, perfect though if youre in the nieghborhood
Le Dante
bakery thats been around since 1730 with so many sweet treats
Stohrer
fav shops
vintage store with a very fun and unique curation of clothes
Depot Sauvage Headless
could be a tourist moment too, but this is an iconic department store in the heart of paris with stunning architecture
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
vintage store which can be found in Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
RELIQUE Vintage Store
dreamy, tiny bookstore that is a book worms dream spot
Librairie Jousseaume
vintage boutique with a variety of pieces, most can be designer here
Bobby Vintage Shop
massive vintage store with a wide variety of men and women clothes with affordable pricing
Kiliwatch
vintage spot with really unique pieces, but can be a bit pricey
RETRO
fun, funky vintage store with affordable pieces
HIPPY MARKET RAMBUTEAU
clothing store in paris with a mix of vintage and new clothes - excellent vibes from the music to the sales people to the offerings itself
NUOVO
vintage store with a very intentional curation of pieces
Predilection
vintage style perfume store with a selection of unique scents
Officine Universelle Buly 1803
lovely and well curated vintage shop with lots of designer vintage pieces
Skat Vintage
love to come here for leathers things, knitwear and quality pieces well conserved times
Adöm Vintage
I've been to both the nyc locations so it was very cool to come to the og historical shakespeare and co
Shakespeare and Company
touristy things
tourist attraction of funky sculpture of a man coming out of the wall
Le Passe-Muraille
cobblestone plaza right behind Basilica of the Sacré-Cœur, filled with restaurants, street artists, and little shops
Place Du Tertre (
Iconic, domed white church, completed in 1914, with interior mosaics, stained-glass windows & crypt
Basilique du Sacré-Cœur de Montmartre
walking up and down this notable street in paris, you'll find a plethora of shops and restaurants
Boulevard Haussmann
this is the opera house in paris with stunning interiors and you can find a library musuem here too
The Palais Garnier
notable street in paris with so many restaurants and bakeries, great for outdoor eating and people watching
Rue Montorgueil Street
it was very touristy, but very surreal to go up in the eiffel tower, such a huge landmark and look out over paris
Eiffel Tower Tour
huge landmark that you can gaze at from afar or go under the road to head up in the tower
Arc de Triomphe
museums
art museum for contemporary & experimental paintings & graphic art, plus avant-garde concerts - found some cool books here
Halle Saint-Pierre
this is a unique museum and experience where you can make your own perfume scent, but also learn about the history of perfuming and where its changed over the years
Perfume Museum
nights out
night club in the 9th arr with good music and djs
LA MANO
step past the iconic red door into this intimate, dim-lit cocktail bar
Little Red Door
the most intimate of jazz clubs - several floors down into what seemed to be the catacombs is this small venue with huge sound
38Riv Jazz Club
great cocktail bar with delicious drinks and light bites
