Paris
My daily muse of inspiration. After a handful of visits, discover the haunts I highly recommend you check out on your next visit to the City of Light.
À la Mère de Famille (chocolate shop)
Located on Rue Cler, do stop in here, and delight in their magic with pralines, and all things chocolate. Be sure to bring some home, as they do not ship to the states.
Located on Rue Cler, do stop in here, and delight in their magic with pralines, and all things chocolate. Be sure to bring some home, as they do not ship to the states.
A. Simon
Another quality cooking supply store to pick up metal mixing bowls, a baker's must-haves, knives, cutting boards and all of the little details.
Another quality cooking supply store to pick up metal mixing bowls, a baker's must-haves, knives, cutting boards and all of the little details.
Adèle and Jules Hotel
Wonderful concierge service in both French and English, rooms with the classic Juliet balcony available (just remember to request) located in the bustling 9th arr. but tucked away off any busy streets.
Wonderful concierge service in both French and English, rooms with the classic Juliet balcony available (just remember to request) located in the bustling 9th arr. but tucked away off any busy streets.
Angelina's
The famed tea house that Coco Chanel frequented, sip the decadent chocolat chaud and nibble on a macaroon.
The famed tea house that Coco Chanel frequented, sip the decadent chocolat chaud and nibble on a macaroon.
Bistrot Minim's
A brasserie just a block away from L'Orangerie, and a wonderful local business person's lunch spot. You will feel in a different world of elegance upon stepping off the bustling Rue Royale, and enjoy delicious classic French fare with exceptional service.
A brasserie just a block away from L'Orangerie, and a wonderful local business person's lunch spot. You will feel in a different world of elegance upon stepping off the bustling Rue Royale, and enjoy delicious classic French fare with exceptional service.
Bois de Bologne
Nestled on the edge of the 16th arr., one of the two largest parks (often referred to as the lungs) in Paris, enjoy a two mile stroll around Lac Supérieur and Lac Inferieur where many Parisians are exercising - running, cycling or walking their pups.
Nestled on the edge of the 16th arr., one of the two largest parks (often referred to as the lungs) in Paris, enjoy a two mile stroll around Lac Supérieur and Lac Inferieur where many Parisians are exercising - running, cycling or walking their pups.
Brasserie Bellanger
Painted a delightful fresh green hue, you will not walk past this corner brasserie and miss it. And you shouldn't! :) It offers fresh, delicious French food with superb service. Their water pitchers are full of whimsy as well.
Painted a delightful fresh green hue, you will not walk past this corner brasserie and miss it. And you shouldn't! :) It offers fresh, delicious French food with superb service. Their water pitchers are full of whimsy as well.
Café Lignac
Located in the 7th, just a few blocks from Rue Cler is a quintessential neighborhood café founded by respected French chef Cyril Lignac. Enjoy classic, seasonal fare with touches of delicious flavor surprises. Click the link to read my review.
Located in the 7th, just a few blocks from Rue Cler is a quintessential neighborhood café founded by respected French chef Cyril Lignac. Enjoy classic, seasonal fare with touches of delicious flavor surprises. Click the link to read my review.
Dammann Frères Thé
With a plethora of tea varietals, Dammann Frères was established in 1692, and now one of my favorite French tea companies. With many shops throughout the city, click on the link to find one closest to your accommodations (they ship internationally).
With a plethora of tea varietals, Dammann Frères was established in 1692, and now one of my favorite French tea companies. With many shops throughout the city, click on the link to find one closest to your accommodations (they ship internationally).
E. Dehillerin
A cook and baker's dream is to shop at E. Dehillerin. Knowing Julia Child and Ina Garten have shopped there as well, doesn't hurt. Oodles of cooper, skillets and all the tools you will want to bring home.
A cook and baker's dream is to shop at E. Dehillerin. Knowing Julia Child and Ina Garten have shopped there as well, doesn't hurt. Oodles of cooper, skillets and all the tools you will want to bring home.
Eurostar, Gare du Nord, Paris
As both a Francophile and Anglophile, knowing how to easily travel between France and Britain is a must, and Eurostar is my transport of choice. Located at the Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris, these trains are on the second level (up the escalator).
As both a Francophile and Anglophile, knowing how to easily travel between France and Britain is a must, and Eurostar is my transport of choice. Located at the Gare du Nord in the heart of Paris, these trains are on the second level (up the escalator).
Foire de Chatou (twice a year brocante/antique fair)
For one week twice a year (March and September), antique dealers from around France gather to sell their treasures. A must-visit. Food and drink is available and simply take the RER A to Chatou Croissy (from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile. Rueil-Malmaison)
For one week twice a year (March and September), antique dealers from around France gather to sell their treasures. A must-visit. Food and drink is available and simply take the RER A to Chatou Croissy (from Charles de Gaulle-Etoile. Rueil-Malmaison)
G7 Cabs
G7 Cabs are the taxi I often hail while walking about the city. They are seemingly everywhere and offer nice, clean cars at fair rates.
G7 Cabs are the taxi I often hail while walking about the city. They are seemingly everywhere and offer nice, clean cars at fair rates.
Gabrielle Geppert
Hermés, Chanel, Dior. It's here and it's far more affordable. A dream of a designer consignment boutique.
Hermés, Chanel, Dior. It's here and it's far more affordable. A dream of a designer consignment boutique.
Haven in Paris
A luxury Parisian vacation rental that makes you feel at home. With a personal concierge to welcome you and be at your call of need if you have a question, all rentals are pristine and ideally located.
A luxury Parisian vacation rental that makes you feel at home. With a personal concierge to welcome you and be at your call of need if you have a question, all rentals are pristine and ideally located.
Hestia
Phenomenal cuisine, seasonal, artistic, friendly staff, and creative approaches to classic French favorites.
Phenomenal cuisine, seasonal, artistic, friendly staff, and creative approaches to classic French favorites.
Hotel Monge
A boutique hotel located in the fifth away from the tourist bustle, but in close proximity to everything you want. And the reason I chose it was that it is one block from Les Jardins des Plantes.
A boutique hotel located in the fifth away from the tourist bustle, but in close proximity to everything you want. And the reason I chose it was that it is one block from Les Jardins des Plantes.
Hotel Particulier Montmartre
A beautiful boutique hotel tucked up in a private part of a Montmartre neighborhood. A wonderful place to arrive after a long day of international travel. Check out my spotlight post in the French-Inspired archives.
A beautiful boutique hotel tucked up in a private part of a Montmartre neighborhood. A wonderful place to arrive after a long day of international travel. Check out my spotlight post in the French-Inspired archives.
Jacques Genin Chocolates
A gourmet chocolate shop where the chocolate is displayed like jewelry.
A gourmet chocolate shop where the chocolate is displayed like jewelry.
La Grand Épicerie
Your gourmet grocery on the left bank. Located below the Bon Marché. Two dreams in one!
Your gourmet grocery on the left bank. Located below the Bon Marché. Two dreams in one!
La Maison d'Isabelle
Winner of Paris' Best Croissants in 2018. Enough said! Beautiful, endless layers of buttery goodness and just blocks away from Shakespeare & Co., located right on Saint-Germaine boulevard.
Winner of Paris' Best Croissants in 2018. Enough said! Beautiful, endless layers of buttery goodness and just blocks away from Shakespeare & Co., located right on Saint-Germaine boulevard.
La Mascotte
A scrumptious seafood fine dining restaurant in Montmartre. From the sole, to the oysters, to the dessert, all was scrumptious on my last night in Paris in 2018.
A scrumptious seafood fine dining restaurant in Montmartre. From the sole, to the oysters, to the dessert, all was scrumptious on my last night in Paris in 2018.
La Place Dauphine (within Place Dauphine), Paris Perfect apts
If you are looking for a luxury vacation apartment in the heart of Paris on the Île de Cite, this is it. Read my detailed post and tour one of Paris Perfect's apts via the link.
If you are looking for a luxury vacation apartment in the heart of Paris on the Île de Cite, this is it. Read my detailed post and tour one of Paris Perfect's apts via the link.
La Rotonde de La Muette
A must-visit for a chic Parisian dining experience - breakfast, lunch or dinner, indoor or on the terrasse in warmer months. A bustle restaurant for locals of this upscale arrondissement.
A must-visit for a chic Parisian dining experience - breakfast, lunch or dinner, indoor or on the terrasse in warmer months. A bustle restaurant for locals of this upscale arrondissement.
Ladurée
Cloud-like macaroons, visit any of the three locations to spoil your sweet tooth.
Cloud-like macaroons, visit any of the three locations to spoil your sweet tooth.
Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
Take a short course, all taught in French (with an English translator) to learn that particular skill or technique you've been eager to master. Taught by the head chefs who teach the students enrolled in the grand diploma, enjoy a full 3-5 hr of cooking.
Take a short course, all taught in French (with an English translator) to learn that particular skill or technique you've been eager to master. Taught by the head chefs who teach the students enrolled in the grand diploma, enjoy a full 3-5 hr of cooking.
Le Grand Colbert
Fantastic service! You'll remember this restaurant from the movie "Something’s Gotta to Give".
Fantastic service! You'll remember this restaurant from the movie "Something’s Gotta to Give".
Le Notre Pâtisserie
Located at the end of Rue Cler (just around the corner, so technically not on Rue Cler), the artistry of desserts and buttery croissants are worth a visit.
Located at the end of Rue Cler (just around the corner, so technically not on Rue Cler), the artistry of desserts and buttery croissants are worth a visit.
Les Puces de Vanves
Located on the edge of the 14th, so on the edge of the south of Paris, this temporary brocante (the dealers arrive in their vans every Saturday and Sunday and set up), opens at 7am and runs until 2pm. You will have to hunt, there are oodles of treasures.
Located on the edge of the 14th, so on the edge of the south of Paris, this temporary brocante (the dealers arrive in their vans every Saturday and Sunday and set up), opens at 7am and runs until 2pm. You will have to hunt, there are oodles of treasures.
Lou Lou's Friendly Diner
Located on the bustling Saint-Germaine Boulevard just blocks away from Cafe Flore but without the tourist hype. Delicious classic fare and friendly service. Not to be confused with Lou Lou's on Rue Rivoli.
Located on the bustling Saint-Germaine Boulevard just blocks away from Cafe Flore but without the tourist hype. Delicious classic fare and friendly service. Not to be confused with Lou Lou's on Rue Rivoli.
Maison Lohézic (aka Éspirit Gourmand)
Tasting four different boulangeries' croissants in the 7th, it was the croissants and baguette from Lohézic that were my favorite. And their accolades support my tastebuds' preference. :)
Tasting four different boulangeries' croissants in the 7th, it was the croissants and baguette from Lohézic that were my favorite. And their accolades support my tastebuds' preference. :)
Marché aux Fleurs de Paris/Marché aux fleurs Reine Elizabeth II
Located on the Île de Cite, just a block away from Notre Dame, this beautiful alley of flower and plant shops is where you will satiate your love of gardening while in the city.
Located on the Île de Cite, just a block away from Notre Dame, this beautiful alley of flower and plant shops is where you will satiate your love of gardening while in the city.
Place Louis Lépine, All. Célestin Hennion, 75004 Paris, France
Marché aux Puces de Saint-Ouen
France's largest flea market. Open Saturday-Monday, discover treasures for your sanctuary and delight in the variety. Decor details, dinnerware, furniture, clothing, linens and more. Visit my guide of 11 Helpful Tips for VIsiting and Shopping.
France's largest flea market. Open Saturday-Monday, discover treasures for your sanctuary and delight in the variety. Decor details, dinnerware, furniture, clothing, linens and more. Visit my guide of 11 Helpful Tips for VIsiting and Shopping.
Marché Maubert (morning street market)
A petite food market (with a few clothing and plant vendors as well), but a great one. Open Tue, Thur and Sat, and situated right on the corner in front of the best place to pick up a croissant or baguette- Isabelle's.
A petite food market (with a few clothing and plant vendors as well), but a great one. Open Tue, Thur and Sat, and situated right on the corner in front of the best place to pick up a croissant or baguette- Isabelle's.
Musée de l'Orangerie
The grand expansive paintings by Claude Monet, as displayed to his design in two oval rooms with gentle natural light streaming from above. Find it on the SW corner of the Jardin des Tuilieries, near the west entrance.
The grand expansive paintings by Claude Monet, as displayed to his design in two oval rooms with gentle natural light streaming from above. Find it on the SW corner of the Jardin des Tuilieries, near the west entrance.
Musée Marmottan Monet
If you love Claude Monet's paintings, this museum is a must-visit as it has the largest collection of his work available to the public. Tucked away in the 16th off a quiet street near Bois de Bologne, enjoy a more intimate and far less tourist experience.
If you love Claude Monet's paintings, this museum is a must-visit as it has the largest collection of his work available to the public. Tucked away in the 16th off a quiet street near Bois de Bologne, enjoy a more intimate and far less tourist experience.
Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House)
Take a guided tour or see an event. Either way, stepping inside this gorgeous work of art is worth a visit, and the tours are available in a variety of language (be sure to book ahead)
Take a guided tour or see an event. Either way, stepping inside this gorgeous work of art is worth a visit, and the tours are available in a variety of language (be sure to book ahead)
Palais Royale
A favorite must-see spot. Boutiques, a quiet, cozy garden, restaurants and those black and white cylinders.
A favorite must-see spot. Boutiques, a quiet, cozy garden, restaurants and those black and white cylinders.
Paris by Mouth
Tour the City of Light according to your palate's favorite foods. Taste and walk. Learn and listen in your own language.
Tour the City of Light according to your palate's favorite foods. Taste and walk. Learn and listen in your own language.
Paris Perfect Vacation Rentals
Thoroughly enjoying my stay in their Saint Julien apt in the 7th in 2022, Paris Perfect welcomes guests into thoughtfully decorated, designed and ideally located rentals. Read my detailed post of my stay on the blog.
Thoroughly enjoying my stay in their Saint Julien apt in the 7th in 2022, Paris Perfect welcomes guests into thoughtfully decorated, designed and ideally located rentals. Read my detailed post of my stay on the blog.
Pierre Hermé
Amazing macarons and other pastries. Step inside and dare to dream.
Amazing macarons and other pastries. Step inside and dare to dream.
Poilâne
The famed sourdough rounds, melt in your mouth chocolate croissants and “punishment” cookies.
The famed sourdough rounds, melt in your mouth chocolate croissants and “punishment” cookies.
Porcelaines MP Samie
If you are looking for Limoges porcelain, beautiful, classic, yet still affordable with a plethora of options, be sure to stop into this 14th arr. location of MP Samie.
If you are looking for Limoges porcelain, beautiful, classic, yet still affordable with a plethora of options, be sure to stop into this 14th arr. location of MP Samie.
Rose Bakery
Located in Montmartre along one of my favorite streets on the right bank, Rose Bakery offers seasonal, light and fresh fare that is healthy as it is tasty.
Located in Montmartre along one of my favorite streets on the right bank, Rose Bakery offers seasonal, light and fresh fare that is healthy as it is tasty.
Rue Cler
Located in the 7th arrondissement, just blocks away from La Tour de Eiffel, be sure to visit the fromagerie that is a local favorite (with a line to boot on Sunday mornings), St. James clothing store, choose a café to dine and just enjoy exploring.
Located in the 7th arrondissement, just blocks away from La Tour de Eiffel, be sure to visit the fromagerie that is a local favorite (with a line to boot on Sunday mornings), St. James clothing store, choose a café to dine and just enjoy exploring.
Samaritaine Paris, Pont-Neuf
If you need to do some luxurious clothes, accessories or skincare shopping, stop into this exquisitely remodeled department store that sits on the right bank on the edge of Pont Neuf.
If you need to do some luxurious clothes, accessories or skincare shopping, stop into this exquisitely remodeled department store that sits on the right bank on the edge of Pont Neuf.
Sébastien Gaudard Patisserie
A dream of a patisserie in Montmartre. Referred by a Parisian friend, I stepped in and was in sweet bliss. Not only was the food artistically beautiful and delicious, the decor in light French blue made it feel extra special.
A dream of a patisserie in Montmartre. Referred by a Parisian friend, I stepped in and was in sweet bliss. Not only was the food artistically beautiful and delicious, the decor in light French blue made it feel extra special.
Shakespeare & Co. bookshop
A bustling iconic bookshop located along the Seine and full of English language books of all genres. No photos can be taken in the shop which will enable you to hone in on that perfect book you're looking for.
A bustling iconic bookshop located along the Seine and full of English language books of all genres. No photos can be taken in the shop which will enable you to hone in on that perfect book you're looking for.
Telescope Cafe
Find it behind the Palais Royale, and look for a all of the wooden owls adorning the decor. A truly local haunt that knows how to brew a cup of jo.
Find it behind the Palais Royale, and look for a all of the wooden owls adorning the decor. A truly local haunt that knows how to brew a cup of jo.
The French Bastards Boulangerie
Having opened in 2019, three French men have taken their love of French food, some inspiration from American sweet favorites (e.g. the cinnamon roll) and make scrumptious sweet treats and breads.
Having opened in 2019, three French men have taken their love of French food, some inspiration from American sweet favorites (e.g. the cinnamon roll) and make scrumptious sweet treats and breads.
Victor Cabs
For ease of transport from the airport, train stations or from location to location in Paris, I have depended upon Victor Cabs. You can schedule many days ahead of time, and they arrive promptly at the scheduled time.
For ease of transport from the airport, train stations or from location to location in Paris, I have depended upon Victor Cabs. You can schedule many days ahead of time, and they arrive promptly at the scheduled time.
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