Paris, France
Paris, France

Paris

This was my trip to Paris in 2026. It is a great introductory to Paris.

Day 1

Arrival & Settling In

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

95700 Roissy-en-France, France

Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.

La Bourdonnais
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La Bourdonnais

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.

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Driving
Le P'tit Troquet
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Le P'tit Troquet

28 Rue de l'Exposition, 75007 Paris, France

Snug restaurant serving traditional French market cuisine, with some gluten-free options & desserts.

Day 2

Iconic Paris Sights

La Bourdonnais
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La Bourdonnais

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.

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Driving
L'Howea
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L'Howea

18 Av. Rapp, 75007 Paris, France

Indulge in coffee and pastries to start your day.

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Driving
Trocadéro
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Trocadéro

Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, Paris, France

Sprawling, elevated plaza offering striking views of the Eiffel Tower, lush gardens & museums.

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Driving
Girafe Restaurant
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Girafe Restaurant

1 Pl. du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris, France

Gourmet seafood dishes in an upscale restaurant with a terrace & Eiffel Tower views.

La Bourdonnais
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La Bourdonnais

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.

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Check into another iconic hotel.

Arc de Triomphe
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Arc de Triomphe

Pl. Charles de Gaulle, 75008 Paris, France

Iconic triumphal arch built to commemorate Napoleon's victories, with an observation deck.

Day 3

Art & History

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Breakfast.

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Driving
Cedric Grolet Opéra
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Cedric Grolet Opéra

35 Av. de l'Opéra, 75002 Paris, France

High-concept cakes & pastries crafted in a chic, acclaimed bakery launched by Cedric Grolet.

Musée d'Orsay
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Musée d'Orsay

Esplanade Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, 75007 Paris, France

Major 19th- & 20th-century European art collections housed in a monumental, former railway station.

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Driving
Le Restaurant du Musée d'Orsay
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Le Restaurant du Musée d'Orsay

1 Rue de la Légion d'Honneur, 75007 Paris, France

Musee d'Orsay eatery serving refined cuisine amid elaborate frescoes, chandeliers & gilded accents.

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Quick rest.

Tuileries Garden
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Tuileries Garden

75001 Paris, France

Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.

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Driving
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Freshen up.

Louvre Museum
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Louvre Museum

75001 Paris, France

Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

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Driving
Bolo Bolo - Restaurant HongKongais Paris
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Bolo Bolo - Restaurant HongKongais Paris

10 Rue Saint-Augustin, 75002 Paris, France

Late-night dining.

Day 4

Gardens & Shopping

Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Breakfast.

Tuileries Garden
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Tuileries Garden

75001 Paris, France

Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.

Musée de l'Orangerie
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Musée de l'Orangerie

Jardin des Tuileries, 75001 Paris, France

Museum with 20th-century European art collection, showcasing 8 of Monet's water lilies murals.

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Driving
Place Vendôme
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Place Vendôme

Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Iconic square known for its historical column & proximity to posh jewelry & fashion boutiques.

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Driving
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Rest.

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Driving
Chanel
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Chanel

31 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France

Iconic purveyor of high-end, Chanel-branded goods.

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Driving
Hotel 1, Place Vendôme
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Hotel 1, Place Vendôme

1 Pl. Vendôme, 75001 Paris, France

Quick break.

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

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Driving
Villa Médici Da Napoli
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Villa Médici Da Napoli

11 b Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris, France

Pizza, pasta, meat & seafood dishes, plus an extensive wine list served in an informal restaurant.

Day 5

Literary Paris & Grand Boulevards

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

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Driving
Les Deux Magots
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Les Deux Magots

6 Pl. Saint-Germain des Prés, 75006 Paris, France

Opened in 1885, this iconic brasserie serves traditional French fare in an airy, charming space.

Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.

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Driving
Palais Garnier
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Palais Garnier

Pl. de l'Opéra, 75009 Paris, France

Italian-style opera house with ceiling painted by Chagall & library museum in 19th-century building.

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Driving
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann
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Galeries Lafayette Haussmann

40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France

Grand, century-old department store with a steel-frame art nouveau glass dome ringed by loggias.

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

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Driving
Le Raspail
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Le Raspail

203 Bd Raspail, 75014 Paris, France

Warm rooms in a relaxed art deco-inspired hotel offering free Wi-Fi, plus a 24-hour bar.

Vedettes du Pont Neuf
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Vedettes du Pont Neuf

1 Square du Vert Galant, 75001 Paris, France

Nighttime Seine cruise.

Day 6

Left Bank & Notre-Dame

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

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Driving
Café de Flore
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Café de Flore

172 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France

Long-running coffeehouse & celebrity haunt serving familiar French fare in a charming corner locale.

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Driving
Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris
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Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris

6 Parvis Notre-Dame - Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France

Towering, 12th-century cathedral with flying buttresses & gargoyles, setting for Hugo's novel.

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Driving
Le Flore en l'Île
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Le Flore en l'Île

42 Quai d'Orléans, 75004 Paris, France

Traditional dishes, crêpes & artisanal ice cream served in an old-world eatery with sidewalk tables.

Septime
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Septime

80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris, France

Refined tasting menus featuring creative dishes paired with wines, in a minimalist space.

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

114 Faubourg
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114 Faubourg

114 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France

Elevated dishes & tasting menus in a chic brasserie with plush seats & bold floral wall prints.

Day 7

Culture & Gourmet Farewells

Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

Pont des Arts
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Pont des Arts

Pont des Arts, Paris, France

Famous pedestrian bridge.

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Driving
Ritz Paris Le Comptoir Sèvres
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Ritz Paris Le Comptoir Sèvres

45 Rue de Sèvres, 75006 Paris, France

Parisian patisserie.

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Driving
Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près
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Hôtel Signature Saint Germain des Près

5 Rue Chomel, 75007 Paris, France

Elegant, colorful rooms in a stylish boutique property offering free WiFi & a vintage-chic lobby.

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Driving
Le Bon Marché
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Le Bon Marché

24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France

Upmarket 19th-century mall for designer apparel, housewares, beauty products & gourmet groceries.

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Driving
Hugues Pouget Paris - Pâtisseries Pains Chocolats Glaces
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Hugues Pouget Paris - Pâtisseries Pains Chocolats Glaces

50 Rue du Cherche-Midi, 75006 Paris, France

Gourmet sweets.

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

95700 Roissy-en-France, France

Massive hub serving Paris for intercontinental flights, plus train links to the city centre.