Discover Paris in a day! This itinerary is your passport to the city's best, showcasing iconic sights and delicious culinary experiences for first-time visitors!

Carefully crafted by me, this itinerary ensures a seamless exploration of Paris. Activities are strategically placed for efficient time management, allowing you to make the most of every moment.

This itinerary includes: 

6 activities
3 places to eat and drink
Various hotel recommendations for any budget and taste

All my itineraries include a map and insight notes like:
1. place description
2. the address
3. the opening hours 
4. the ticket prices or price range 
5. the official website to book your tickets (If needed) 
6. how to get there
7. some tips for your visit (If needed)

Note: Custom itineraries might also include hours of operation for each activity or location upon request.

This itinerary serves as a perfect example of the custom itinerary service I offer. By reviewing this, you'll gain a clear understanding of what to expect when you book a personalized itinerary with me. I'm excited to craft a unique experience based on your interests and budget!

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Paris, Γαλλία

One-Day Paris Itinerary for First-Time Visitors |FREE

Bonjour!

Are you ready to explore the vibrant city of Paris, but don't know where to start? In this guide, we'll show you how to spend the best 4 days in Paris. 

Each day is planned based on proximity so that you'll spend the least time commuting and the most time doing what you love: exploring.

What to expect from this guide:

⭐️ Paris essentials
🏨 Best hotels for every budget
🍴 Food spots for authentic French food and more
🖼️ Top museums (and what to REALLY see)
✨ Best Eiffel Tower photo spots (beyond Trocadero)
🙌 Bonus Tips for Conquering Paris
▶️ Video resources

Paris, France

The Ultimate 4-Day Itinerary for Paris - Best Parisian Hotels, Restaurants, Museums, and Hidden Local Spots.

Some of my favorite spots in the city of light! All of these I’ve visited and loved. Note that some are repeats - if they have multiple locations, I saved all of them for you to find what’s nearby! 

France

🇫🇷 Tasting France: Paris

Paris, the City of Light, is the world’s most visited capital. So, with all of these people coming to visit them, the city obviously had to make the sights well-worth it! Below are 50 things to see in Paris for the next time you get to visit this enchanting city.



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Paris

Puteaux

Fleury-les-Aubrais

Versailles

Paris Bucket List

My favorite city where I both lived and got married at! 
Some of my top recommendations but feel free to reach out! 


PARIS, France

You have planned a short stay in the Capital, I got you covered with the 'Essentials' to visit and some tips to enjoy your stay ;) 
This list will cover 3 to 4 days. I have added few other sites at the end of the list for those who have the chance to stay longer.

I have listed the places in order, so you can walk from an area to another (or catch the metro) and not miss a thing! 
I have included few restaurants and cafés but if you want more options, feel free to have a look at my guide only dedicated to food and drinks with 50+ places that I have personnally tested - link below.

PARIS - A Free Guide Map for a perfect short stay  ! 

Enjoy some “tres jolie” days walking around the Parisian streets and boost up your energy level 🔋 with some coffee just after/before a “little” shopping spree.
This list includes many of the city’s cafes (Paris is now a specialty coffee - and pastry - capital) and all the good spots to shop something that will surely indulge all of your needs/senses (main focus on French brands). 
💡Be sure to check the vintage selling gems spreaded all over Paris!!!

💰 By the way, massive sales happen twice a year in France: in July and January. Called “les soldes” in French, the sales normally last around four weeks and the discounts increase as the weeks pass. 
Even if you don’t catch the sales, designer shops give you the opportunity of buying small accesories (keychains for example), leather goods (belts, gloves, card holders, passport covers, etc) or scarves/caps/ties - even umbrellas, which make for exceptional souvenirs. 
Perhaps you can even get the chance of seeing the “art of making” a product in the workshop/workroom of the artisans.
     Plus, visiting the shopping venues could turn into an amazing experience as many of them are soooo Instagrammable!

Highlights:
🥐 Croissant - is a buttery, flaky, viennoiserie pastry inspired by the shape of the Austrian kipferl but using the French yeast-leavened laminated dough. Croissants are named for their historical crescent shape. The modern croissant seems to have been created by the French chef Sylvain Claudius Goy.
🥖 Baguette - is a long, thin type of bread of French origin that is commonly made from basic lean dough (the dough, though not the shape, is defined by French law). It is distinguishable by its length and crisp crust.
🧀 Fromage de France - there are more than 1,000 kinds of cheese in France! Being in Paris is being in the Ville des Fromages, the City of Cheese. Some of the most known: Camembert, 
Brie de Meaux, Roquefort, Reblochon, Munster, Pont l'Évêque, Époisses de Bourgogne, Comté. 
Tip: go for a “cheese and wine” tasting.
🐌 Escargot - any of several species of edible land snails, a delicacy of French cuisine. Although the snails eaten as escargots are terrestrial, they are technically mollusks and therefore classified as seafood.
🍷 French wine - France is one of the largest wine producers in the world.  Red wines from grape varieties like Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel. Rosé wines like the Provençal rosé and the sweet White Zinfandels. White wines like a Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, or a Moscato. Sparkling wines from Champagne and Vouvray.

Paris: Café-au-Lait & a lil’ shopping spree

This one's for my fellow foodies who want to have a taste of some of the must-eat snacks in Paris, without breaking the bank.

If you're like me, constantly dreaming of strolling through the charming streets of Paris with a delectable snack in hand, then you've come to the right place. This guide features some of the best eats in Paris for under 5 Euros. 

12 Best Cheap Eats In Paris Under 5 Euros

This is the ultimate guide to a foodie's way around the French capital and where to eat in Paris! There is a mix of cafes, fine dining, casual eats, and boulangeries hand picked from your favorite foodie. 

Crafting these in-depth travel guides requires significant time and dedication and if you found this guide helpful, I kindly ask you to consider showing your appreciation with a tip. Thank you for supporting my discoveries! 

A Foodie guide to Paris

Explore this map, I made as the ultimate France guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. I will be adding to this guide and my knowledge grows, please be encouraged to reach out with your own favorite spots to be included.

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France Ultimate Guide Map +100 places

Looking for the best and main places to go in Paris?
In this guide you will find 

- the main touristic attractions 
- the main museums 
- restaurants (with typical French food and others), boulangeries and cafes 
- shopping malls (for luxury shopping and other)

If you need a consultation or a custom made itinerary you can book it on my profile :)

Paris | Main Attractions, Food and Shopping Malls

Discovering Paris : Food, Fashion, Art, Architecture and some more croissants...

Paris 4 day trip

As someone who frequently visits Paris, I wanted to curate a quick recommendation guide for all local & tourist faves for Paris ! 
Sightseeing, restaurants, bars, boulangeries, pools & spas. It also has some helpful tips to navigate throughout the city! 

Paris 🖤

Discover the magic of Paris in the fall, as the city becomes adorned with golden leaves and truly embraces its reputation as the most beautiful city in the world. This travel guide invites you to explore Paris beyond the iconic landmarks to experience the best of Paris during this enchanting season.

Paris in Fall Travel Guide

If you are coming to Paris and want to avoid touristy places, I got you covered! 
Here are 50 places that I have discovered since I have been living in the Capital. This guide will help you discover authentic and delicious food to make the experience in this beautiful city even better.

PARIS Eat like a local

In Paris, cafés are permeated with charm and history, art and culture. In fact, between the 19th and 20th centuries, the Café Parisien were meeting places for artists and writers who exchanged ideas and thoughts over a good coffee. There are some cafés in Paris that have maintained the same atmosphere as when Verlaine, Picasso and Hemingway sat at the tables in the café. 
Don't you get excited about the idea of ​​sitting on those very chairs? 

With this article I take you on a journey through the best cafés in Paris. Coffee addicts will thank me🥹☕️

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Top 10 Café Parisien

One of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is known worldwide for the Louvre Museum, Notre-Dame cathedral, and the Eiffel tower. It has a reputation of being a romantic and cultural city. The city is also known for its high-quality gastronomy and the terraces of its cafés.

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Paris, France 🇫🇷🥖

My trip from Toronto to Paris 🇫🇷 
✨spoiler we packed EVERYTHING in Day 4✨
This trip isn’t as spontaneous as what I usually do, however it’s a relaxing trip. Not a lot of sight seeing and museums stuff haha.

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A Few of my Favorite Fall Things - Paris Edition

I love Paris year round, but autumn in Paris packs a little extra magic. It is, in my opinion, the best time to visit and was always my favorite time of year while living in Paris. Thinning crowds, glowing sunsets, changing leaves along the boulevards, the smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, and the excuse to spend hours reading in cozy corners of French cafés... need I say more?

Save this for the next time you are visiting Paris September - November as a starting point for how to soak up the best of autumn in Paris.


Autumn in Paris Bucket List

This guide is all about showing you the best budget-friendly destinations to eat in Paris! From restaurants and bakeries to coffee shops and more, we've broken down a few top spots in each category. We hope this blog helps you choose where to go in Paris! This guide will show you the best budget-friendly places to eat in Paris that I have personally visited and enjoyed. You'll find a mix of different cuisines and areas of Paris. This will not show you the most viral places in Paris, as they are usually expensive.

Paris Budget Food Spots!

Simply put, Paris is amazing! There is so much to do, see and eat while you're in the city. This guide will cover all of the essential Paris bucket list spots, including the following:

🏛️ Iconic tourist destinations
🍽️ Hottest restaurants
🗼 Best Eiffel Tower photo spots
🌸 Cutest floral cafés 
🏡 Hotel recommendations
🤫 Insider tips & secrets

If you have any questions or are looking for more recs, feel free to DM me @mletraveldiary ! 

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Paris Bucket List Guide


Are you dreaming about going to Paris or visiting soon? 
This guide will make your planning and visit easier, since it includes detailed recommendations for a 3 days visit with a total of 73 suggested places included. 

✍🏼The best way for me to visit big cities such as Paris is to spend each day mainly in one area without moving around too much, this allows to spend less time and money on transportation and enjoying your time with no rush. 

You will find for each day:
🌮 recommendations for breakfast/lunch/brunch/dinner 
🤝🏻 recommendations of places and activities to do in the morning, afternoon, evening 
📝 notes on the why of certain places and tips 

Obviously the days can be interchanged as you prefer but make sure for some activities to check if they are present in that specific day and book in advance.
If you prefer to have a customised plan you can book it through my profile.

Let's start!!


3 days in Paris guide | Activities, places to visit and food tips 🇫🇷

Welcome to Paris, the culinary capital of the world! In this guide, we'll take you on a journey through the city's hidden gems – those secret spots cherished by locals but often overlooked by tourists. Say au revoir to tourist traps and bonjour to authentic Parisian dining experiences.

French Food, Best Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Hidden Gems in Paris 🇫🇷🥖

A city that everyone falls in love with. Great food, great museums, great city... all in all a city that once visiting you'll understand why everyone loves Paris so much. I travel to Paris often so I'll keep updating this after each visit! 

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Discover the captivating charm of Paris with our expertly curated walking tour of the Right Bank. This journey seamlessly integrates cultural landmarks, chic cafés, and stunning parks. 

Explore the vibrant and historic essence of the Right Bank, where you'll experience a perfect blend of art, history, and quintessential Parisian elegance. 

Ideal for art aficionados, cultural enthusiasts, and those seeking an authentic Right Bank experience, this tour promises to deliver an unforgettable taste of Paris.

FREE Paris Mini Walk tour - Right Bank Edition 🇫🇷 

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of France! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things France for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Paris guide

All the best places to Stay, Eat, See & Play In Paris with the girls. 

Paris is the ultimate trip whether you’re doing it as a romantic break or a Girls trip but I highly suggest doing a Paris girls trip once in your life. 

Paris 3 Day Girls Trip 


Paris is renowned for its vibrant culinary scene, and its restaurants are celebrated worldwide for their quality, diversity, and innovation. 

Here's a list of Paris's coffee shops & bakeries:

Paris for foodies - Cafés & Patisseries

A 3-day itinerary in Paris will allow you to explore some of the city's most iconic attractions and experience its rich culture and history. 

Paris 101 - 3 day itinerary

This is the exact itinerary I put together for my wife and I during our first Eurotrip. Paris was our second stop from starting in London. Why no Louvre? You could spend an entire day there to appreciate all of the art and given our limited time I thought it best to save the Louvre for a return trip when the weather wasn't as nice. I used my network of people who have lived in Paris and visited before to curate the ultimate first Paris trip.

Pro Tip: I loved traveling in May for our Eurotrip. The weather was perfect the entire time and the cost is significantly cheaper than traveling in the peak summer season.

What's Included in this Guide?
*Recommendations on where to stay and eat
*Key sights to see for your 1st time
*Guidance on how to get around
*Day trip to Versailles
*An Unforgettable Experience

My wife and I still talk about this trip and the unforgettable memories we made. I hope you have the same experience we did.

First Trip to Paris + Versailles: 5-Days (No Louvre)

Discover the magic of Paris with this lively guide! Packed with tips, hidden gems, and must-see attractions, it's your passport to an unforgettable adventure in the City of Light.

This guide includes:
- Hotels options
- Must see sites & places to explore
- Café, Bar & Restaurant suggestions 
- Shopping locations

"Bonjour, Baguettes, and Beyond: A Romp Through Paris"

2024 trip

Places where eat in Paris
Boulangerie, cafè, brasserie and more!

Food in Paris 🗼🥐

Louvre Museum, Parigi, Francia

Les Halles & Le Marais

I've traveled to Paris more than 10x in the last decade. I didn't particularly enjoy the city on my first visit but it has somehow drawn me back many times! My first recommendation is to follow the example of the French - don't attempt to see everything in one day but take time to sit at a cafe and/or restaurant, people-watch, and rest your feet! 

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Angelina Paris

Founded in 1903, Angelina boasts a rich history and is located on the prestigious Rue de Rivoli. Its Belle Époque Décor transports you back to the grandeur of the early 20th century. Angelina is famous for its velvety hot chocolate, known as "L'Africain." Served in a small pitcher alongside a generous helping of freshly whipped cream, it's a treat that has captured the hearts of many. Over the years, Angelina has earned a prestigious reputation, attracting the likes of Coco Chanel, Proust, and many other notable figures. Its legacy as a symbol of Parisian elegance and culinary excellence has made it a must-visit destination for visitors seeking an authentic taste of Paris. Angelina offers a diverse menu with both sweet and savory options. Take a look at the menu offerings on the official website. Reservations are not accepted.

Address: 226 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France

Opening hours:

Monday- Thursday  08:00-19:00
Friday-Sunday 08:30-19:30
Open every day of the year 

Price range: €-€€

Getting there:
LINE 1 Métro station Tuileries
LINE 8 Métro station Concorde
  

Today, there are Angelina tea rooms throughout Paris and around the world, but when you enter 226 Rue de Rivoli, you are stepping into the original Belle Epoque gourmet confectionery institution. Founded in 1903 and named after his daughter-in-law (in-law relationship GOALS), Anton Pumpelmayer opened Angelina’s in the heart of Paris, just north of the Louvre and Tuileries Garden, and it soon became the place to take your tea while rubbing shoulders with the Paris elite like Coco Chanel (ask for table 45 to see her old spot). Get there right when they open at 8 to avoid lines and have the most decadent breakfast experience.

Take a break from exploring Paris and warm yourself up at Angelina's Tea House, where you can indulge in their famous hot chocolate that has been delighting taste buds for over a century. Enjoy the luxurious and elegant atmosphere of the tea house, which has been frequented by famous writers and artists in the past.

Don't forget to try their signature pastry, the Mont-Blanc, which pairs perfectly with the rich and velvety hot chocolate.

A chic and refined venue, which has maintained its romantic allure over the years; loved not only by Parisians, but also by the thousands of tourists who visit the capital and treat themselves to a tasty break to taste the delicacies of the Maison Angelina, including its delicious hot chocolate and Mont Blanc dessert.

Thick, rich, and absolutely divine. The hot chocolate is served with a generous side of fresh whipped cream that allows you to sweeten the beverage to your liking. While you're at it, do try out some of their gorgeous pastries as well. Their fig jam is also one of the best I've had, and pairs beautifully with cheese.

The best hot chocolate I have ever had. There is a line to the right when you walk in where you and get an order to go instead of sitting down. I recommend doing this and walking across to the Louvre Gardens.

As you can see above, Angelina is a famous tea house in Paris. However, perhaps even better than their tea is their almost pudding-like hot chocolate. Stop by Angelina’s to satisfy that sweet tooth!

Angelina Paris, a historic tearoom famous for its hot chocolate and pastries. Treat yourself to a decadent Mont Blanc dessert or a cup of their renowned African hot chocolate.

Go for hot chocolate and tea! 
Good for breakfast or dinner 
Always has a long line, so be prepared to wait 
Near the Louvre, good stop before or after 

This famous café is the best place to get a tasty and rich hot chocolate. Their pastries are also delicious and the place is very nicely decorated.

Iconic fancy cafe and patisserie! They're most known for their European style hot chocolate and Mont Blanc dessert. 

Surely the best chocolate in Paris.
Impossible not to try it once in a lifetime.

Popular spot in Paris, so be prepared for a line
Try the hot chocolate 

The hot chocolate is so rich and decadent, it's a must order.

Suggestion from Elizabeth McCravy, handful of intl locations

The place to go for a hot chocolate or a tea break 

Iconic; famous for hot choco & buttery croissants

Grab a hot chocolate here! Best in the city!

Make sure you try their hot chocolate! ☕️🍫