All My Paris Guides

Find a neighborhood (arrondissement) that suits your vibe, get a lay of the land, and discover Paris' most sustainable hotels! You're coming to Paris... wahou ! (As the French would say.) Now you need to book somewhere to stay... which means a general lay of the land would be helpful! Once you know generally where you want to stay, and with a plethora of hotels to choose from, let sustainability be a contributing factor! My commentary provides practical insight to help you maximize your time here. What’s in this guide is literally what I would tell a close friend or family member asking my opinion about where to stay. My opinions are based on me, a foreigner, who has lived here since 2016 and explored the city pretty thoroughly. Just don’t forget, they’re still opinions 🙃 This guide includes: 🐌 An overview of how Paris is organized *and why!* 📍 FULL Paris neighborhood guide with my take on each one’s overall vibe. 💚 Classic sites in each neighborhood to orient you. 🏩 7+ Eco-friendly hotels. These are based on my research and supplemented by sustainable stays my past clients have found. SAVE this guide to access all future updates! 💙 This guide is FREE. I'd be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend, left a review, or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

Amazing specialty cafés with great coffee, but NOT somewhere to bring a laptop! 🎯 7 Personal Favorites of mine ♥️ 25 Great Cafés I have personally tried 🤷🏼‍♀️ 2 Cafés I thought were just OK (not bad) ☕️ 15+ Cafés To Try Next ☕️ 5 Hole in the Wall Places 🤍 25+ "Sister" cafes - additional locations of small Paris chains 💻 Linked guide with 35+ laptop-friendly cafés with a discount code! You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life ☕️ This guide is FREE. I’d be so grateful if you saved this guide, shared it with a friend, or contributed a small tip. (My coffee order ranges from a 3€ allongé or noisette to a 5€ flat white.) 🙏🏼

36 (!) Laptop-friendly spaces to work in Paris (NOT paid co-working spaces, but coffee shops open to the public that I've personally visited and worked from). I pay attention to: 📶 wifi (duh) ☕️ coffee (essential) 🍽️ food (does it go beyond pastries?) ✅ table quality 🔌 outlet availability 🙂 friendliness of staff This guide includes: 💎 4 Gems! ... Best all-around, my absolute faves. 🥇 18 Great ... They have it all, but only a few can be my “coup de coeur” 🙃. One is gluten free! ✔️ 12 Great (but missing something) ... Wonderful shops that are lacking in one or two areas. + 1 sister café ➡️ 2 laptop-friendly cafes I want to try next 1 FREE guide to my favorite laptop-free coffee shops As I revisit each shop, I'm adding... 📶 The actual wifi password, so you don't have to ask ☕️ The cost of an allongé* to use as a price benchmark *An allongé is a ‘long coffee’, or one espresso shot with hot water, but smaller than an Americano. BONUS: 🇫🇷 1 laptop-friendly café in Metz 🇬🇧 4 laptop-friendly places to work in London (Southbank, Kensington, Angel) You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.

When my friends come and visit and they ask me what do to on the Right Bank that's *not* touristy, this is literally what I tell them. This is based on what I do as somebody who's lived in Paris since 2016, and based on my friends' interests. This guide includes: 3 Green Spaces 17 Off the Beaten Path (7 quick sites, 7 experiences, 3 fun shops) 3 'Like a Local' hangout spots 3 Markets 7 Food, Drinks, Etc. (2 food options including an Edith Piaf cabaret dinner, 3 drink options including a secret, swanky hotel lounge, 2 snack options, including ice cream) + My FREE guide to my favorite coffee shops in Paris + My FREE guide to my favorite wine bars + My FREE guide to eco-friendly hotels and all the Paris neighborhoods, including main attractions in each + My guide to the Best Street Food (mostly on the Right Bank) + My guide to not-touristy Left Bank gems + My guide to my favorite traditional French restaurants + My guide to laptop-friendly cafés You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide (I"m always adding to this as friends come through town) 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.

The classy & elegant "rive gauche" ! Little gems to visit if you're looking for a less-mainstream experience of Paris. This guide includes: 📍 6 Sites: Quick things to see. ✨ 5 Experiences: Things to do in 2-3 hours. 🛒 5 Shops: Places to wander & browse at your leisure. (There are no food or drink recommendations, except two lovely places to have some tea.) You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide (I'm always adding to this as friends come through town) 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.

Complete neighborhood map guide! One of my absolute favorite pockets of Paris, this has all my spots - from the can't-miss icons, hidden gems, coffee spots (including laptop-friendly), brunch, food, cabaret, and more! - Background of Montmartre with Pro Tips - (6) Touristy (but worth it) - (9) Off the Beaten Path, including 2 museums - (2) Hidden Gems for Drinks - (5) Coffee, (8) Food, (1) Wine, & (1) More - (3) Sustainable Stays, 3 different price points

Perhaps the singular most frequent question I get asked having lived in Paris since 2016 is "do you have any recommendations for a great French restaurant?". The answer is Yes! This guide includes: 🇫🇷 20 Classic French brasseries and bistrots I've been to and loved, sorted from least to most expensive with price estimates per person. 🇫🇷 2 Corner Cafes that I truly adore (sometimes 'corner cafes' will also be brasseries or bistrots, but to me, corner cafes have their own special vibe). 🇫🇷 3 Corner Cafes that are specifically for great people-watching. 🇫🇷 5 Restaurants specializing in traditional dishes like crêpes, planches, flammekueche, French-style tapas, and more. This guide does not include: French fine dining and Michelin-starred restaurants. BONUS: If you purchase this guide and don't speak French, I'm happy to call and make one reservation for you. You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I add to it as a find great restaurants) 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙 If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.

There are literally so many - where do I even start?! Paris's Asian restaurant scene is bustling with good stuff. If you're tired of French food, seeking some noodles or soup on a rainy day, or looking for some spice, you need to have this list! I'll first highlight the different areas of Paris where you can find pockets of fantastic Asian restaurants, and then give you a list of all my fav spots. Noodles (2) Dumplings/Gyoza (4) Sushi & Japanese (6) Ramen (2) Fusion (1) Korean BBQ (2) Vietnamese (Pho & Bahn Mi) (2) Dim Sum (1) Hot Pot & Sichuan (3) - still need to add notes Chinese (3) - still need to add notes Asian Markets (2) Adding my personal notes soon!! But in the meantime, I PROMISE you these places are soooo good. MAY 2024 UPDATES: Personal notes added for Noodles, Dumplings, Sushi, Ramen, Fusion, and Asian Markets. JUNE 2024 UPDATES: Had one of the best meals since moving to Paris in 2016 at a fine-dining Japanese restaurant! Personal notes added for Korean BBQ, Vietnamese, and Dim Sum. If it's not clear: I LOVE Asian food, so I'm frequently trying new places. Buy this map to retain access to all future updates!

There are so many great Italian restaurants in Paris that they deserve their own map. Here's a collection of: 3 Pizza-centric sit-down places 2 General Italian restaurants (one specializes in fresh pasta) 8 of the famous Big Mamma locations All my personal notes coming soon!

Paris is a major global city, meaning incredible food from under-represented cuisines is at your fingertips. I have made a point to try restaurants from under-represented cuisines, and these ones are SO GOOD! It's not hard to find incredible French restaurants, authentic Italian restaurants, and even a plethora of mouth-watering Asian restaurants. However... this guide is different. I created this to help open your eyes to some of the other wonderful types of food you can savor here, and to shine a light on eateries/food cultures that don't always get as much hype as they deserve. If you're looking for something off-the-beaten-path (or if you're tired of French food), you'll enjoy this guide. This guide includes: ✅ 13 places I've tried & loved, including cuisine from Senegal, Israel, Singapore, Georgia, Kurdistan, Africa, Ethiopia, Tunisia, India, and Lebanon. 🇸🇳🇮🇱🇸🇬🇬🇪🌍🇪🇹🇹🇳🇮🇳🇱🇧🇩🇿 🇺🇸🍗 BONUS: An excellent fried chicken joint at a US soul food restaurant. 🤤 4 places I want to try next, including cuisine from Taiwan, Tunisia, and Armenia. 🇹🇼🇹🇳🇦🇲 You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 🍴 This guide is FREE. I’d be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

A curated list of all my actual favorites - NOT every single street food place in Paris and certainly not every single one I've ever tried. By 'street food' I mean generally cheap (<13 EUR, with a few exceptions) grab-and-go options, where there is little-to-no sitting area; oftentimes it's just a walkup window. Eating in public - like while you walk - is actually not very common in Paris. If you get street food, I recommend finding a nearby park or garden to sit in and enjoy it while you peoplewatch. Guide includes: 7 Sandwich & Burger places 2 French places 5 Kebab, Wrap, Falafel places 2 Place I want to try You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I'm always trying new places) All but two suggestions on this guide are on the Right Bank.

There is no shortage of wine bars in Paris. Having lived in Paris since 2016, these are my absolute favorites, real gems! This guide includes: 💎 7 Gems I'm legit obsessed with 🍷 2 other great options (they can’t all be faves) ➡️ 2 Places I can't wait to try next You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 🍷 This guide is FREE. I'd be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

Boulangeries are a dime a dozen in Paris, yet these ones really stand out! Guide includes: 💎 5 Gems ➡️ 3 Parisian "mini-chains" that are very well-loved! FYI: These are all on the right bank, because I've lived in various neighborhoods on this side of Paris since 2016! But the mini-chains will have some locations on the left bank, too.

Paris has over 140 museums 🤯 and I’ve been to… a lot of them. Discover unique, free, and quick visit museums in addition to the classics, and enjoy some of the best laid-out exhibits in the world. Perfect for museum buffs, those looking for a rainy-day activity, those looking to escape the heat, or even as a way to discover something interesting close to where you're staying. This map guide includes: 🖼️ General notes & Pro Tips about Paris' museums: how to budget your time, free days, closures, special exhibits, and more. 💰Museum Passes & Deals: where to buy, what the differences are, plus FREE Thatch guides showing which museums are covered by different pass types 📍 75+ museums organized by arrondissement, noting which ones are free all the time, which ones are free on certain days, and when the day of week closures are. - Includes 5 museums that are particularly unique & niche. - Includes 6 museums that are quick to visit (1-2 hours). ✍🏼 My personal notes for every museum I’ve been to, including fun facts and ✨ pro tips (even more of these coming soon).

This guide has been put to the test by an energetic 7-year-old! Guide includes: 🌳 5 Outdoor spaces 🍔 3 Kid-friendly food options 🎡 10 Family-friendly experiences (3 cultural, 2 wildlife, 3 attraction parks, 3 gardens with fun activities for the kiddos) 🛺 8 Unique suggestions 🏨 5 Family-friendly, well-rated, sustainable hotels in good neighborhoods (3 on the more affordable end, 2 on the more expensive end) You also get: 📍An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates

A roundup of all the most iconic spots to take photos of the Eiffel Tower, with my own personal (not photoshopped) photos! Guide includes: 8 Left Bank locations 4 Bridges 5 Right Bank locations What to expect and benefits of each location 12 of the 17 spots mentioned include my photos underneath each card (not in the cards themselves) so you can see what a "regular" person's photo looks like from these spots.

💚Experience GREEN Paris with this guide of eco-responsible shops, cafés, restaurants, grocers, and more. Discover: 🛒 10+ Sustainable shops featuring zero-waste products (not food) 🌰 5+ Organic grocers and places where you can buy in bulk (en vrac) ☕️ 2+ Sustainable coffee shops 👕 3+ Second-hand clothing stores 🍴 14+ Vegetarian and vegan-focused restaurants (not restaurants that have a few veg or vegan options - those are everywhere!) 📍 2+ Activities/special green spaces (not just another park) 🏨 FREE Eco-Friendly Hotel Guide with 7+ options You also get: ✍️ My personal notes for each recommendation 📍 An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️ Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💚 This guide is FREE. I'd be so grateful if you shared this guide with a friend or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼

I LOVE Christmas markets, and I make a point to visit Christmas markets all over Paris & France to see how each one is different and special. This guide is based on my personal experiences! *Guide will be updated for 2024 as soon as possible; purchasing the guide grants you access to all future updates.* Guide includes: 🎄 Christmas Market Culture 🍷 What to Eat & Drink (20+ recs) 🇫🇷 Helpful Christmas-y Words/Phrases (10+) 🎁 Gift Ideas (15 suggestions) 🧳 What to Pack (7 essentials not to forget) 📍 4 French Christmas markets, with: 1. The 2023 opening dates. 2. Train distance from Paris 3. Number of stalls 4. What's special about them 5. Related videos and helpful links 📍 The COMPLETE run down on Paris Christmas markets: 10 that I've been to, and 4 still on my list, plus 2.5 other classic festive activities in Paris. Guide covers: 1. Where each market is on a map 2. My personal notes for each market, including *real* opening days/hours for 2023 3. Photos and videos of the markets 4. What’s special about each 5. A few cautions ⚠️ 6. Family-friendly indicators ❤️ Guide Bonus: 🇩🇪 1 German Christmas market that's a quick train ride from Paris! If you buy this guide and have ANY questions about visiting French Christmas markets that are not already covered here, I will gladly answer them!

Complete neighborhood map guide! One of my absolute favorite pockets of Paris, this has all my spots - from the can't-miss icons, hidden gems, coffee spots (including laptop-friendly), brunch, food, cabaret, and more! - Background of Montmartre with Pro Tips - (6) Touristy (but worth it) - (9) Off the Beaten Path, including 2 museums - (2) Hidden Gems for Drinks - (5) Coffee, (8) Food, (1) Wine, & (1) More - (3) Sustainable Stays, 3 different price points

Paris is the most visited city in the world, and for good reason (albeit, I'm biased). Having lived here since 2016, and being obsessed with train travel, I've done tons of day trips and short overnight trips. Let me help you get outside of the City of Lights and explore some of France's other wonderful pockets! This guide includes: 📍 11 day trip recommendations I’ve personally done 🚂 How to get there from Paris car-free ⏱️ Time from Paris 💸 Cost from Paris ✨ Pro Tips about recommendations 💎 Not-to-miss gems 💚 Pro Tips on how to save money on Paris train travel 📍 4 day trip recommendations that are on my list to try next The guide begins with an overview of each of the 15 places recommended and their distances from Paris. Then it goes one by one with detailed notes. The guide ends with a description of 3 metro/train pass options, with costs, and describes which options cover which destinations in the guide. You also get: ✍️My personal notes for each recommendation 📍An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates (I'm always adding to this as friends come through town) 🎞️Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 💙If you loved these suggestions, I would really appreciate it if you shared this guide with a friend, left a great review, or contributed a tip.

Designed for Elaine and two girlfriends for their first visit to Paris! Carefully curated suggestions for women in their early 50s who prefer a balanced pace* travel style and are staying on the left bank in the 6th arrondissement. * “I like a balanced pace, some mornings might be later starts than others; I like to see a good amount and take some breaks during the day.” This is a guide for enjoying wandering, sitting at cafes, and also seeing the touristy things. Standard Custom Guide: ✅ High-level itinerary outline ✅ Curated list of bookable hotels or Airbnbs ✅ 1 round of revisions for itinerary outline ✅ Custom digital map + app ❌ Detailed custom itinerary ❌ 1 round of revisions for detailed itinerary ❌ Hotel and restaurant booking service Guide includes: 🇫🇷 General Info with tips on time zone, currency, outlets, water, weather, shoes, clothes, and culture. 🇫🇷 Trip Overview, and a high-level 4-day plan

This 3-day Amboise custom itinerary has been prepared for Emily and her husband on their first trip to France. They will be in Paris from April 26th to May 5th and do a 3-day excursion to the Loire Valley. They prefer slow-paced travels that are not rushed, with time to soak in sites and activities. Emily and her husband are looking for a fun and relaxing side trip away from the bustle of Paris. They want to see 1-3 castles, do wine tasting, a bike tour, a balloon ride, and a boat experience. Museums are not a big focus for them. Emily is a pescatarian. For food experiences, they're looking for a mix of picnics, cafes, fine dining, and wine tasting.

Suzette is visiting Paris with her niece. They've both been here several times before, so they're really looking for more off-the-beaten-path suggestions, including tour suggestions for Versailles, gluten-free food recs, and moderately priced accommodations (~$200/night) in central Paris. Other areas of focus: culture, history, art galleries, food, and gardens. This is a 3-day, Standard Custom Itinerary.

This is a Luxe package of 50 curated recommendations for Aditi, doing a 12-day road trip through the French Riviera and Provence with her partner. 🌵 Nice (5 days) ⚓️ Antibes (3 days) 🎨 Aix (4 days) Nice Monaco Ville Franche sur Mer Saint Jean Cap Ferrat Menton Eze Antibes Saint Paul de Vence Cannes Saint Tropez Aix-en-Provence Avignon Vineyard Saint Rémy de Provence These curated recommendations are organized by location, and cover: 📍Must-Do's, 🍽️ Restaurants (ideally with views), 📷 Photo Spots, ✨ Hidden Gems, 🥢 Asian Restaurants, 🍷 Vineyard Visits, and 🖼️ Museums. There are also a few quick notes in here about renting a car and shopping for luxury bags.

These are curated recs for Norman, coming to Paris with his wife and 3-year-old daughter for a week! They stayed near Place des Vosges. Guide includes: 2 Exhibits 4 Restaurants, 2 Sweet Tooth options 6 Activities 3 Madeline suggestions

These are curated recs for Jordan, coming to Paris in a group of 8 (6 adults, 2 teenagers). Guide includes: 🍴 4 Restaurants 🍷 3 Wine Bars 🍦 2 Ice Cream Shop 📍 4 Off the Beaten Path Experiences

Rachel and her husband Steve spent 2 weeks in France covering Paris, and then driving from the Loire (Tours) to La Baule and Bretagne (Concarneau and Perros-Guirec). This guide includes: 4 recs in Perros-Guirec 15 recs along the drive from Perros-Guirec to Concarneau, including 4 honey farms 6 recs for visiting the salt flats 2 hotels in Paris 3 recs for Montmartre 15 Paris restaurant recs, with an emphasis on "unfussy foods" and close to the hotels 6 Paris breakfast & coffee recs 4 Paris wine bars & other bars

What you need to know for visiting Paris, and my top recs for enjoying 1-2 days on the Left Bank. This guide includes: 🇫🇷 Basic Info: 4 Cultural Tips, Navigation Tips (3 helpful apps + advice on 5 transportation types), 14 Helpful Phrases, 3 Safety Tips, and 2 Other Tips 🥐 Must-Try Foods with recommendations split into Boulangeries, Street Food, Entrées, Plats, & Desserts 🍽️ Great Places to Eat with 2 recommendations in each category: Cheap, Mid-Range, Higher-End, Fine Dining; 1 bar; and 5 restaurant pro tips 💎 8 Hidden Gems in the left bank (15th, 7th, 6th, 5th) including 1 cafe, 1 restaurant, 3 activities, 2 sites, and 2 shops 👗 5 Vintage Shopping recommendations

This guide includes: 🍴7 places for a quicker/healthier meals, with 1 honorable mention 🍸5 bars/speakeasies, with 6 honorable mentions 🏃‍♀️3 places to run 💃3 suggestions for dancing/music/nightlife, plus 1 awesome local resources 🍷FREE wine bar guide

This guide was prepared for Sara, a solo female traveler staying in the Montmartre neighborhood, following a Consultation Call. This guide includes: Paris Tips 🏷️Paris Pass 🚇Metro 🎒Bags 🧥Clothes 👟Shoes ⛅Weather Montmartre 2 Sites 2 Cafes 2 Bars 1 Wine Shop Other Things Around Paris 2 Bookshops 3 Activities/Views You also get: ✍️My personal notes for each recommendation 📍An interactive map of all recommendations 🔓 Access to all future updates when you SAVE this guide 🎞️Linked videos (where applicable) that bring recommendations and advice to life 🍴This guide is FREE. I’d be so grateful if you shared my services with a friend or contributed a small tip. 🙏🏼