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GOOGLE MAP
PARIS SHOPPING
**My recommendation is to follow these maps and when youâre walking around Paris and looking for places to shop or a bar near your dinner, youâll know where to go.
WHERE TO EAT
â My Favorite Restaurants
Chez LâAmi Louis - ($$$) One of my favorite restaurants of all time & the answer to any of your escargot & foie gras desires. A well-known but difficult to get into bistro that has hosted many celebrities throughout the years.
Chez Georges - ($$$) A well known old-school establishment where the reservations are recorded in a giant book.
JaĂŻs - ($$) a classic French bistro in the 7th with young, lively energy. The tables are on top of each other and the vibe is hectic in the best way. Perfect for a date night or dinner with a friend.
Clamato - walk-in only place. Experimental seafood dishes that are refreshing.
Hotel Costes - ($$$) You know. Come for a drink & a cigarette or dessert and spend a long time people watching in the courtyard.
For Classic French Food
Chez LâAmi Louis - ($$$) One of my favorite restaurants of all time & the answer to any of your escargot & foie gras desires. A well-known but difficult to get into bistro that has hosted many celebrities throughout the years. [Make a reservation by calling them directly or asking your hotel to]
Bistrot Paul Bert - ($) casual, mostly tourists for sure but the steak frites are the best in town [Walk-in or reservation by phone]
Chez Georges - ($$$) A well known old-school establishment where the reservations are recorded in a giant book. [Make a reservation in advance]
Chez Janou - ($$) youâve probably seen pictures of the chocolate mousse dessert. Itâs not overrated! [Walk-ins only]
Allard - ($$$) an older crowd. Maybe a bit stuffy, but the food is really great and classically french. A good place to go with family.
Le Petit Lutetia - ($$) A good place for dinner or lunch, with parents or friends.
Le Voltaire ($$) - canât go wrong. A classic french bistro thatâs a good vibe with parents, friends, or for a date
For a Laid-back Dinner and a Great Vibe
Clamato - walk-in only, seafood, one of my favorites in Paris!
Sister to Septime (the food is just as good in a more chill way); Put your name down 15 min before it opens and grab wine at Septime La Cave across the st.
Le Clown Bar - ($$) modern bistro with creative french dishes
Cache - industrial setting, young crowd, good vibe before going out
Bambino - tapas, turns into a chill dancing vibe around 12pm (open until 2am); DJ spinning vinyl, great vibes
For the Vibes
Sugaar - ($$) Sceney, hip spot where the food is also good. Not for those craving a âclassic frenchâ experience, but come for a really good vibe and a cool crowd.
Hotel Costes - ($$$) You know. Come for a drink & a cigarette or dessert and spend a long time people watching in the courtyard. [Reservations can only be made by phone 24 hours in advance. For a drink, I usually just walk-in]
Sheâs Fancy
LâAvenue - ($$$) famous (overrated imo); if youâre going, go for lunch
Caviar Kaspia - ($$$) caviar baked potato just to feel something
Girafe - ($$$) Touristy, but the roof has a beautiful view of the Eiffel tower. Romantic!
A Few More Places
â Septime - ($$$) Incredible food for the ultimate foodie [Itâs hard to get a reservation, but you can often get lucky off the waitlist]
â Lou Lou - ($$$) Touristy, but beautiful to sit on the patio in the summer + enjoy delicious pasta (+ GF available)
Le Relais de l'EntrecĂŽte - ($) a famous chain; long waits, but great steak frites
Ferdi - ($$) famous burger, but a bit cheesy
Chez LâAmi Jean ($$) - cozy spot with a pretty unique menu, get the rice pudding!
BAKERIES & BREAKFAST
Dreaminâ Man - the best coffee and pastries and a particularly amazing vibe in the summer; great for people watching
Paperboy - chill breakfast
Cafe Berry - easy breakfast in the 3rd
Mokonuts - book in advance (lunch from noon - 2:30pm)
LUNCH
Cafe de Flore - if itâs your first time in Paris
L'as du Fallafel or Miznon - grab & go, jewish quarters
Cafe Charlot - casual, my favorite outdoor seating but the food is just fine (come for 5 pm aperol spritz), summer
Onii San - Japanese, wagyu sandwich *save for your 2nd/3rd trip to Paris
WINE BARS
Save these for a 2nd/3rd trip to Paris. Most are particularly great in the summer.
Folderol - ice cream shop and wine bar, summer
Clown Bar - cozy, classic
Cache - industrial setting
Amagat (sister to Cache) - spanish tapas, summer
Bambino - tapas, turns into a chill dancing vibe around 12pm (open until 2am); DJ spinning vinyl, great vibes
Deviant - (say hi to Nico), summer
Early June Wine Bar - all about the food
COFFEE
Dreaminâ Man - the best, sit outside + people watch
Telescope - banana bread
BARS
Bar Hemingway at the Ritz - a classic and iconic bar with an elegant vibe. A good spot to come with family or a significant other for a pre-dinner cocktail
Bambino - a wine bar that turns into a fun dancing vibe around 12pm (itâs open until 2am). Thereâs a DJ spinning vinyl and the energy is high - spend the night!
CLUBS
Silencio - !!!! Definitely my favorite club in Paris
MUSEUMS
Picasso Museum - my favorite, quick visit, check in advance for exhibitions
Palais Tokyo - modern/contemporary art
Musee YSL - all things Yves Saint Laurent
Fondation LV - check in advance for exhibitions
Le Centre Pompidou - modern art museum
Atelier Brancusi - across the street from Centre Pompidou, worth a visit
Bourse de Commerce - Pinault Collection
SHOPPING
Youâll find all of my shopping recommendations â vintage, luxury, books, etc. in this map: Paris Shopping · Uma
The 3rd is my favorite neighborhood to walk around in for an enjoyable day of shopping. Itâs a mix of little boutiques, concept stores & cafes - a âdowntownâ vibe. Here are a few of my favorite places in the 3rd:
Broken Arm - a must-visit every time Iâm in Paris. Multi-brand concept store with a unique curation (brands including Prada, Alaia, & Wales Bonner)
Thomas Greyhound - luxury multi-brand concept store (brands including Courreges, Loewe, and some unique french labels)
Merci - cute cafe inside, a very âParisâ stop (Unique homeware & brands including Isabel Marant, Forte Forte)
The Parisian Vintage - Iâve gotten some great vintage pieces here! Paco, Saint Laurent, etc.
BY NEIGHBORHOOD
The 3rd
My favorite area. Nice to walk towards the 11th too.
Go for dinner or walk around during the day
Coffee shops, vintage shopping, galleries, cool restaurants & bars
Merci
Montmartre
Walk to the top to see a view of the city during the day
Pigalle Basketball Court & Soho House Paris are right near there Cabaret shows (Moulin Rouge)
Le Marais
Lots of little shops to walk around during the day
The Jewish Quarter
Le Centre Pompidou (modern art museum)
6 arr
Cafe de Flore
Walk by Le Bon Marche