annesophie26

Aug 1, 20233 min read

Mon Paris

Updated: Aug 3, 2023

Tours
Museums
Neighborhoods
Rooftops
Terrasses
Restaurants
Pastry Shops
Hotels

Sightseeing & Tours

The Hop on Hop Off tour is the best way to see the whole city and especially at the beginning of your trip so you get an overview of the whole city and you know where you want to come back and spend extra time. https://www.bigbustours.com/en/paris/paris-bus-tours/

The best thing is to go to the Eiffel Tower and by the river are all the boats and companies. https://www.toureiffel.paris/en/rates-opening-times

Take a boat cruise on the river Seine:

Bateau Mouche http://www.bateaux-mouches.fr/en/peniches-paris/hours-13.html Vedettes du Pont Neuf http://www.vedettesdupontneuf.com/home/ Recommended tours

My favorite tours come from Zig Zag but unfortunately they are only offered in French...

https://www.pariszigzag.fr/visite_cat/visites-insolites

My favorite museums

Musée d’Orsay: https://www.musee-orsay.fr/en
Le Centre Pompidou : https://www.centrepompidou.fr/en/
Musée du quai Branly: https://www.quaibranly.fr/en/
Fondation Louis Vuitton: https://www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr/en

Yes I did not list the Louvre and although it is an amazing museum, I am more of a fan of the outside than the inside!

My favorite neighborhoods

Saint Michel
Saint Germain
Montmartre
Opéra which is also amazing for shopping, and go on the rooftop of the Galeries Lafayette for a great view!
Versailles

The Best Rooftops

The Best Parisians Terrasses

My favorite website and Instagram account to follow about Paris is My Little Paris and they have the best suggestions and maps. I haven't tried all the terrasses yet but I will during my next trip!

For the interactive version of the map click here:

https://www.mylittleparis.com/cartes/meilleures-terrasses-paris

RESTAURANTS

Bouillon Racine https://bouillonracine.fr/en/home/ 3 rue Racine 75006 Paris You have to make a reservation for this one !

L'Atlas Brasserie 11 rue Buci, 75006 Paris Typical French brasserie with amazing food and seafood. As well as a great service https://www.facebook.com/latlasParis6

Polidor http://www.polidor.com 41, rue Monsieur Le Prince, 75006 Paris This restaurant have very traditional and local French food. It's the oldest restaurant in Paris.

In the 6th district there are plenty of places for drinks but if you feel like having a few cocktails after dinner I recommend going to the street called: Rue Princesse. It's in the same neighborhood where all the restaurants I recommended are.

Le Tout-Paris Cheval Blanc

https://www.letoutparis.fr/

8 Quai du Louvre, 75001 Paris, France

Dessance http://www.dessance.fr 74 rue des archives 75003 Paris Arts et Métiers, Rambuteau, Filles du Calvaire.

Le Pure Café http://www.purecafe.fr/

Tony drinks a coffee at this classic corner café. Tony explains that the best way to see Paris is to stroll through the lesser-known neighborhoods, and to sit, have a coffee, and watch Parisian life go by. 14 Rue Jean Mace Paris, Île-de-France 75011 France

Coquelicot Eatery http://www.coquelicot-montmartre.com/en/eatery/

Brunch, breakfast near Montmartre with outside seating. 24 Rue des Abbesses Paris, Île-de-France 75018 France

Le Verre Volé http://www.leverrevole.fr/

Le Verre Vole is a wine bar with awesome natural wines and genuine French classic food. It is tucked along the mellow-yet-popular Canal St. Martin and has a casual ambience. It’s often frequented by chefs. 67 Rue de Lancry Paris, Île-de-France 75010 France

Marché des Enfants Rouges marchedesenfantsrougesfr.com

Vibrant Enfants-Rouges is known for its 17th-century covered market, a maze of stalls selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers, and multicultural eateries that draw lunch crowds. Marché des Enfants Rouges, 75003 Paris, France

Aux Deux Amis https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054450042162

Aux Deux Amis is a wine bar with classic 70s décor and nouveau bistro dishes in the Oberkampt neighborhood. Belly up to the bar for a glass of natural wine, snack on tapas and rub shoulders with a good mix of the young and old. 45 Rue Oberkampf Paris, Île-de-France 75011 France

Best pastry shops La Pâtisserie des rêves www.lapatisseriedesreves.com 3 best deserts: Paris-Brest, Saint-Honoré, Grand Cru Vanille

Pâtisserie Sébstien Degardin www.sebastien-degardin.com/ 3 best deserts: Passiflore, Noir Absolu et Paris-Brest.

Gâteau Thoumieux www.gateauxthoumieux.com 3 best deserts: Le chou-chou praliné noisette, le sablé citron and the éclair blanc-manger.

Berthillon http://www.berthillon.fr

Tony has Berthillon ice cream on the Isle St. Louis. Have a cone of their famous French ice cream and then take a walk to the banks of the Seine. 29-31 Rue Saint-Louis en I'lle Paris, Île-de-France 75004 France