Paris is a city that has captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world for centuries. Its unique combination of history, art, culture, and beauty has made it one of the most special and beloved cities on Earth.
One of the things that makes Paris so special is its architecture. The city is home to some of the world’s most iconic and beautiful buildings, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Louvre Museum, and the Palace of Versailles. The city’s streets are also lined with stunning architecture, from the grand boulevards to the charming cobblestone alleys.
Paris is also a cultural capital of the world, known for its art, literature, music, and fashion. The city is home to some of the most famous museums and galleries in the world, including the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, and the Centre Pompidou. Paris has also been home to some of the world’s greatest artists, writers, and musicians, including Picasso, Monet, Balzac, Proust, and Edith Piaf.
Finally, Paris is special because of its unique atmosphere and lifestyle. The city has a certain je ne sais quoi that is hard to describe but easy to feel. From the bustling cafes and markets to the tranquil parks and gardens, Paris is a city that invites visitors to slow down and savor life’s pleasures. Whether you’re enjoying a croissant and coffee at a sidewalk cafe or wandering the banks of the Seine, there’s a sense of romance and magic that pervades the city and makes it truly special.
Elevated Viewpoints recommends 6 nights in Paris if one has not been before or in the last 20 years.
Recommended Stay: At least 5 nights
Lodging Recommendation: Hotel Brighton https://en.paris-hotel-brighton.com / https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g187147-d233725-Reviews-Hotel_Brighton_Esprit_de_France-Paris_Ile_de_France.html
The rooms are storybook with view.
Recommended mode of transportation: Subway and Taxi
Breakfast: Go to a local bakery like Martin Kayser (opens early) or hotel
Activities: Arc De Triomphe / Champs Elysées (take 1 line subway from hotel if you stay at Hotel Brighton to Arc De Triomphe stop)
Activity: Sacre Coure – (Take 2 line subway from ADT) ….. Lots of steps to climb 🙁 but there is a gondola when you get close 🙂
1 km walk to Moulin Rouge if interested
Lunch:
Do: Nap
Dinner: Clamato (https://www.yelp.com/biz/clamato-paris?osq=clamato)
Breakfast: Go to Angelina’ (https://www.yelp.com/biz/angelina-paris?osq=angelinas) ……2 min walk from hotel if you stay at Hotel Brighton
Activity: Walk around the Vendome area
Lunch: Picnic in front of the Eiffel Tower -> Take the subway to Ecole Militaire. Then spend 10 minutes in the Rue Cler area. Walk to to Boucherie du Perche to pick up some Charcuterie, Nicolas Cler to pick up a bottle of wine, to Fromager Marie-Anne Cantin to pick up some cheeses and then walk to Champ de Mars and get a nice spot on the grass or on a bench for your picnic. Also, my favorite croissant place is on this street (Les Saveurs de Cler (Maison Julien)).
Activity: Eiffel Tower
Activity: Walk to Trocadéro Gardens to enjoy view looking back at Eiffel Tower
Early Dinner: https://www.lesombres-restaurant.com/en/ …. Amazing View of Eiffel Tower. We went to ADMO here but it was only a pop up. French Bistro option is Le Bosquet (https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-bosquet-paris). I dont feel like Ive been to Paris if I have not eaten there. They have a really great onion soup.
Breakfast: Go to a local bakery and eat every croissant they have while drinking hot chocolate or a coffee while watching people walk on by.
Lunch:
Activity: Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet….. for the 2 floors of food (street level and basement). Has all the top pastry places in 1 location.
Do: Walk around Opera area if interested
Do: Nap
Dinner: Le Souffle (https://www.yelp.com/biz/le-souffl%C3%A9-paris-2)
Breakfast: Go to a local bakery like Martin Kayser (opens early) or hotel
Do: Take Train to Versailles
Activity: Versailles (Get Reservations and doorbust to avoid crowds)
-Definitely rent golf carts to explore the gardens.
Do: Take Train back….. Train will drop you off across the water from lunch recommendation
Lunch: L’avant Comptoir de la Mer (https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-avant-comptoir-de-la-mer-paris-3), which is My favorite restaurant in the world and it’s just a little wine bar. Also, don’t confuse it with L’avant Comptoir next door inside the hotel.
Do: Walk to Notre Dame
Dinner: Frenchie to Go (https://www.yelp.com/biz/f-t-g-paris) ….open until 10 Thurs – Sat….Otherwise eat at Frenchie if they have space
Breakfast: Go to a local bakery like Martin Kayser (opens early) or hotel
Do: Lourve
– Get tickets ahead of time for first reservation time
– *Highlights: Mona Lisa, Winged Victory, Venus de Milo, Sphynx, and many others
Lunch: Go back to L’avant Comptoir de la Mer (https://www.yelp.com/biz/l-avant-comptoir-de-la-mer-paris-3)
Do: Rest
Dinner: David Toutain or Neige d’été or Restaurant Atsushi Tanaka. Been to all. All were great.
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