This guide is a foodie's dream.  It's full of quick, flavorful foods around Paris and where to get them.  Quick picks, grab-and-go, and quick sit-down spots. 

You'll find French classics, international cuisine, vegetarian and gluten-free options, along with some epic reinvented treats located all around Paris.

Paris, France

Paris Street Food & Eateries

This guide is a collection of Les Frenchies favorite tried and true boulangeries.. It includes some of the best croissants, baguettes, and pastries in Paris.  You will also find excellent formule lunch options here for top notch, inexpesive food on the go or for picnics.

100+ Amazing Bakeries in Paris 
(by Arrondissment)

A little guide to my favorite spots around Paris, as well as a few cities and stops in the Loire Valley and Provence. 

Loire Valley, France

Provence, France

🇫🇷 France

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

Paris bakery, treats, chocolates

Born and raised in the heart of Paris, I spent my entire life immersed in the beauty of this city—living, studying, and embracing its charm. Four years ago, I embarked on a global journey, exploring far-flung corners of the world. Yet, every return to Paris to visit my family feels like rediscovering the city as a tourist, and each time, it becomes even more enchanting.

This guide is crafted for those choosing to embrace their best life in Paris, offering essential insights to navigate the city with safety and awareness. Need a pharmacy at 2:00 AM? I've got you covered. Craving the best baguette in town? I've got that too <3. Lost in the labyrinth of Parisian public transport information? Fear not, this guide has all your questions answered.

OLYMPIC GAMES : Your essential guide for Paris in 2024 🇫🇷

The Perfect Paris Guide! 
How to see Paris in 5 days! In this guide I include my recommendations for…
✨Beautiful Mid Range/Luxury Hotels 
✨Charming Airbnbs 
✨Must Visit Restaurants & Bakeries 
✨Museums & Galleries 
✨Landmarks 
✨Local Shopping 
✨Day Trips & more! 

The Perfect 5 days in Paris 

The places that make the breads and pastries I am still thinking about

France

Île-de-France, France

The BEST Boulangeries in Paris 🥐 

This is a food map of where to get my favorite sweets and pastries from different bakeries in Paris. When I moved to here in 2015 as a nanny, I discovered the cultural activity called "gouté", which is what the french call the afternoon snack. For kids after school this looks like a pastry from the boulangerie, some chouquettes (in this guide), or chocolate wedged between a baguette. Basically anything baked and buttery with chocolate qualifies as a gouté. If you find yourself in Paris and want to partake in this cultural daily tradition, or just want to have some of the best baked goods you'll ever have IN YOUR LIFE, save this guide and check out the places below. 



My FAVE Bakeries in Paris

Vive la France!

Paris 🥐


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 🇫🇷

Paris may be the world’s most romantic city, but it’s also one of my favorite places for a solo trip. If you are considering traveling to Paris alone, this itinerary covers dining, things to do, and places to stay for a 7 day solo Parisian adventure.

Includes: 
General Advice for Solo traveling 
Day-to-day itinerary for morning, afternoon, evenings
Major sights to see
Food recommendations
Options for a Day trip outside the city center 

The included interactive map makes it super simple to plan at your own pace! 

Be sure to tag me in your trip photos @thealexis_pov 

7 Day Solo Itinerary: Paris, FR

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 🇫🇷🥖

Paris

This is your complete detailed itinerary for a 7 day trip in Paris with 2 day trips! It includes everything you need to know about where to stay, what to do, and how to get around all while not breaking the bank! This guide is geared towards more budget-friendly travelers but can be modified to fit any budget. Here's a quick breakdown of the itinerary:

Tips to know before you go!
Day 1 - 2: Paris
Day 3: Versailles
Day 4 - 6: Paris
Day 7: Giverny

Giverny, France

Versailles, France

Essential Paris Itinerary with Day Trips!

Go on a French trip that is not just Paris, but bringing you to the wine regions of Bordeaux - specifically Saint Emilion and Margaux!

I provide the detailed itinerary to the minute (time required to travel to and fro each location) and all you have to do is book your tickets, pack your bags and follow this itinerary!  

Bordeaux, France

Margaux AOC, France

Saint-Émilion, France

7 Days in Paris & Bordeaux

Food & Bakeries

Paris in October 2024

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

Paris, Francia

Food in Paris 🗼🥐

Montmartre, Parigi, Francia

Montmatre

summer in Paris, beware of august as everything is closed, and that's really sad, for me at least, some of u freaks seems to love that shit.

i fear some of you, plagued by incessant scrolling and trend forecasting, may find a few of these locales to be 'played out,' but i implore you to remember that often when a place is truly special, there's a reason for that... and we shouldn't allow the over exposure of tiktok to erase the beauty of an extraordinary experience. please travel responsibly. 

that's all. au revoir,
D

Paris / Le Marais / Summer

MAMICHE

Solid, solid place. I've been here at least twice and have always been very pleased. The chocolate chip cookie is maybe one of the best I've ever had- I think they're famous for it. 

If you're in the area for brunch (Holybelly 5 is across the street) I'd recommend stopping in after and picking up a few things for the road :P

One of our top favorites. The cheese roll is particularly delicious. So are the sweet and savory "batons" or bread sticks.  Their chicken sandwiches are mighty satisfying.  And we love their eco-friendly, zero waste commitment.

Ambiance: Takeout pastries from a female-founded, eco-friendly patisserie that handmakes every pastry and loaf of bread

My recommendation: Stuffed cronuts 

Hours: Tue-Fri: 8AM-8PM, Sat:8AM-7PM
   

$$ - Bread is abundant in Paris but I thought this bakery was exceptional. I made a whole dinner out of this and some cheese from. nearby fromagerie and every bread item was delicious. 

Super good croissants!!! LOVE their pastries

3 mins walk from Bouillon 47

Tue-Fri: 8 am–8 pm
Sun: 8 am–7 pm 

Traditional bakery specializing in artisanal breads, cookies & pastries, plus coffee & sandwiches.

Bakery serving up lots of soft and delicious baked goods. Try the babka, it's the best in Paris!

MAMICHE

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