Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
95700 Roissy-en-France, France
Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.
This was my trip to Paris in 2026. It is a great introductory to Paris.
Arrival & Settling In
95700 Roissy-en-France, France
Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.
111-113 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
28 Rue de l'Exposition, 75007 Paris, France
Snug restaurant serving traditional French market cuisine, with some gluten-free options & desserts.
Iconic Paris Sights
111-113 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
18 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris, France
Indulge in coffee and pastries to start your day.
Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, France
Sprawling, elevated plaza offering striking views of the Eiffel Tower, lush gardens & museums.
1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France
Gourmet seafood dishes in an upscale restaurant with a terrace & Eiffel Tower views.
111-113 Av. de la Bourdonnais, 75007 Paris, France
Warmly decorated rooms with free Wi-Fi, in a posh city center hotel, plus a bar & a tea room.
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Check into another iconic hotel.
Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France
Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.
Art & History
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Breakfast.
35 Av. de l'Opéra, 75002 Paris, France
High-concept cakes & pastries crafted in a chic, acclaimed bakery launched by Cedric Grolet.
Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France
Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.
1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France
Musee d'Orsay eatery serving refined cuisine amid elaborate frescoes, chandeliers & gilded accents.
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Quick rest.
75001 Paris, France
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Freshen up.
75001 Paris, France
Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."
10 Rue Saint-Augustin, 75002 Paris, France
Late-night dining.
Gardens & Shopping
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Breakfast.
75001 Paris, France
Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.
Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France
Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.
Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Iconic square known for its historical column & proximity to posh jewelry & fashion boutiques.
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Rest.
31 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France
Iconic purveyor of high-end, Chanel-branded goods.
1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France
Quick break.
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
11 b Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris, France
Pizza, pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus an extensive wine list served in an informal restaurant.
Literary Paris & Grand Boulevards
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France
Opened in 1885, this iconic brasserie serves traditional French fare in an airy, charming space.
40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France
Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.
40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France
Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
203 Bd Raspail, 75014 Paris, France
Warm rooms in a relaxed art deco-inspired hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a 24-hour bar.
1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris, France
Nighttime Seine cruise.
Left Bank & Notre-Dame
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
Long-running coffeehouse & celebrity haunt serving familiar French fare in a charming corner locale.
6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.
42 Quai d'Orléans, 75004 Paris, France
Traditional dishes, crêpes & artisanal ice cream served in an old-world eatery with sidewalk tables.
80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France
Refined tasting menus featuring creative dishes paired with wines, in a minimalist space.
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
114 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
Elevated dishes & tasting menus in a chic brasserie with plush seats & bold floral wall prints.
Culture & Gourmet Farewells
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
Pont des Arts, Paris, France
Famous pedestrian bridge.
45 Rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris, France
Parisian patisserie.
5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France
Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.
24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France
Upmarket 19th-century mall for designer apparel, housewares, beauty products & gourmet groceries.
50 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, France
Gourmet sweets.
95700 Roissy-en-France, France
Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.