Hello!
I’m again to common posting on the weblog after taking just a few months off to simply discover and benefit from the summer season.
For those that don’t observe me on Instagram (what are you ready for?) Florian and I employed a automobile again in July and drove 8,996 km round Europe (I do know is the precise quantity as a result of Flo considering driving 4 km to succeed in 9000 km) for the summer season and it was MAGIC.
I made a decision to not put an excessive amount of strain to put in writing at each cease, seeing as we visited 24 cities, and thought I might at all times write and replicate after I returned to Sydney.
The first cab off the rank is my favorite issues to do in Paris. With borders opening up and worldwide journey wanting extra doable subsequent 12 months, I assumed I’d write up the locations Flo and I liked to go to so that you can take pleasure in should you’re pondering of visiting (or revisiting) Paris sooner or later.
I’ll simply add a caveat to the under by saying that is simply MY opinion of nice issues to do/attempt/go to. I believe it’d take a lifetime to attempt all of the eateries and museums within the metropolis.
Here are just a few of my favorite issues…
Pain au chocolat
It began off as a each day ritual, nevertheless after a month and a rising waistline, we determined to solely take pleasure in a ache au chocolat (chocolate croissant) as soon as every week as a substitute.
Now, we took our analysis of discovering the very best ache au chocolat in our neighbourhood VERY significantly and after some tough and actually making an attempt occasions, we each agreed Boulangerie Gana was the winner.
Think flakey pastry with a scrumptious darkish chocolate centre, these ache au chocolat are the true deal.
Best of all, they’ve places sprinkled throughout the town so irrespective of the place you’re staying, there’s one shut by!
DETAILS
Boulangerie Gana
Address will be discovered on their web site.
Éclair
I’m not usually a giant éclair fan however after a pal mentioned he’d discovered the very best éclair he’s ever eaten, I assumed, nicely when in Paris!
And my goodness was he proper. The chocolate éclairs at The French Bastards are next-level.
The custard filling is wealthy and creamy and the pastry is agency and really flavoursome.
DETAILS
The French Bastards
61 Rue Oberkampf, Paris 75011 and 181 Rue Saint-Denis, Paris 75002
Coffee
Le Peloton cafe feels extra like spending time at a pal’s place than a restaurant. Run by an Aussie and Kiwi duo, the cafe at all times has a great deal of enjoyable and thrilling individuals hanging round, and better of all, after I requested for non-dairy milk there was no confusion!
In these moments you’re craving an excellent espresso that isn’t your normal espresso, Le Peloton is your go-to. If you’re trying to take pleasure in one thing slightly naughty, be sure you try the ham and cheese waffles, suppose a jaffle however as a substitute of bread, it’s waffle!
If you like biking, the cafe additionally hosts rides across the metropolis and past in addition to street using programs to get familar with navigating Parisian streets.
DETAILS
17 Rue du Pont Louis-Philippe 75004
Ramen
Sure, you’ve come to Paris and probabilities of you wanting a plate of ramen are low, however when the temper strikes, it’s good to know an excellent restaurant to go to.
Ippudo ramens are wealthy in favour and jam filled with umami that’ll depart you making an attempt to spoon up each final drop.
DETAILS
74-76 rue Jean-Jacques Rousseau 75001 and 14 rue Grégoire de Tours 75006 and 6 place Jacques Bonsergent
75010
Dumplings
After residing in Paris for just a few months, I began to overlook dumplings actual unhealthy! However this dumpling-shaped gap in my coronary heart was stuffed after I found Mao’s Dumpling Bar.
I first got here throughout the restaurant throughout the lockdown as they have been promoting noodle meal kits to recreate at house, which have been divinely tasty. So when lockdown lifted, this was one of many first locations I visited.
With all of your favourites and plenty of new ones, Mao’s is ideal for each fast chunk or sharing a dumpling feast with your pals.
DETAILS
28 Rue de Saintonge, 75003
Fancy restaurant
Situated in Gare de Lyon, Le Train Bleu transports you again in time as you dine on the dishes that put France on the map as a culinary vacation spot on the planet.
Florian handled me to a particular lunch for my golden twenty ninth birthday and the expertise didn’t disappoint. It’s simple to fall into the vacationer traps when in search of conventional French meals however Le Train Bleu is something however a entice.
Opened to have a good time the Universal Exposition in Paris in 1900, the restaurant has an actual sense of old-world attraction that’s steeped in historical past and tradition.
The standout dish was the steak tartare for positive!
DETAILS
Gare de Lyon, Pl. Louis-Armand, 75012
Bridge
With almost 40 bridges in Paris, it’s appears slightly odd to have a favorite, however once you see Pont Alexandre III you might change your thoughts.
Also constructed for the Universal Exposition in 1900, the metal bridge is a must-see when within the metropolis.
Sandwiched between Pont des Invalides and Pont de la Concorde, this fantastically ornate bridge spans 160m and is adorned with lovely avenue lamps and an attractive shade of duck egg blue.
DETAILS
Pont Alexandre III, 75008
Museum
The Louvre tends to take all of the highlight relating to museums in Paris, however, and maybe an unpopular opinion, I believe Musée d’Orsay deserves extra credit score.
Housed in a former practice station, the Musée d’Orsay’s attention-grabbing structure and assortment of artwork makes this museum a particular place among the many different 130 throughout the town. As you strategy the entry, you’ll be greeted by massive animal statues like a rhino, elephant and horse.
If you’ve ever seen photographs of the big clock faces and never identified the place to seek out them, voilà right here they’re!
DETAILS
1 Rue de la Légion d’Honneur, 75007
Artwork
I had seen Monet’s unbelievable Water Lillies work on-line and in books however till you see the curved-panelled piece in actual life, you’re lacking out on a lot.
The Musée de l’Orangerie was particularly made to accommodate these artworks and I used to be completely blown away after I entered the area. The photos you’ve seen don’t seize the depth and the a whole bunch of various colors used to create these masterpieces.
Located within the Jardin Tuileries, chances are high you’ll stroll proper close to the museum, and it’s undoubtedly price a go to.
DETAILS
Musée de l’Orangerie, Jardin Tuileries, 75001
Crêpes
It’s simple to seek out an ‘alright’ crêpe in Paris however if you would like a unbelievable one, search for this little complete within the wall.
Located at Place Anne-Marie Carrière in Montmartre, this unassuming crêperie makes the very best Flo and I ate within the 12 months we have been in Paris.
No journey to Paris is full with out a go to to the neighbourhood atop the hill in Montmartre so be sure you wander down and take a look at this place. I by no means obtained the identify as I used to be at all times mesmerised by the nutella oozing out of my freshly made crêpe however I retraced my steps and located it on google maps under.
DETAILS
5 Pl. Anne-Marie Carrière
Bookshop
So throughout the lockdown, I used to be studying a e-book and week and located myself utilizing my ‘train time’ to stroll to Shakespeare and Company to purchase my subsequent learn.
The English bookstore is wealthy in historical past and has a sure attraction different bookstores don’t share. Here you’ll discover classics like Hemingway, Salinger and Joyce to trendy best-sellers like Matt Haig and Margaret Atwood together with an in depth non-fiction catalogue, too.
Featured in a great deal of films and throughout influencers’ feeds, the e-book store is a enjoyable cease within the metropolis.
DETAILS
37 Rue de la Bûcherie, 75005
Any F1 followers?
The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile, or as we frequently hear it, the FIA is the governing physique of the Formula 1 and as I came upon, is headquartered in Paris. Florian and I stumbled throughout this hall on one in every of our many visits to Place de la Concorde.
The hall from the road to the inside is lined with helmets and gloves, movies and photos of drivers previous and current. I’m unsure should you’re in a position to go to past the hall because it was throughout lockdown, however a beautiful man appeared and gave us each a FIA pen which I nonetheless have as a memento.
DETAILS
Hôtel de Crillon, 8 Pl. de la Concorde, 75008
Travelling at Christmas time?
Parisian malls take Christmas decorations to a complete new stage than I’m used to.
Two must-see Christmas extravaganzas you will need to see are the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann and Le Bon Marché. It seems like no expense is spared relating to the vacations in these two shops as you’re transported right into a winter wonderland.
Sorry Westfield, nevertheless it’s time to up your sport!
Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, 40 Bd Haussmann, 75009 and Le Bon Marché 24 Rue de Sèvres 75007
Walk in all places!
Paris is certainly a strolling metropolis so skip the ubers and taxis and attempt to stroll anyplace and in all places. If you MUST take it, I like to recommend getting off just a few stops earlier and strolling the remainder of the space or strolling there and metro again house.
The characters you come throughout on the metro are at all times entertaining so I do advocate taking it not less than as soon as.
I’m positive as the times go, I’ll add to the record above so be sure you maintain visiting the submit! (I’ve already jumped again in twice so as to add extra since hitting publish quarter-hour in the past)
Whilst Paris will at all times have a particular place in my coronary heart, it positive is nice to be house!
-tgfs x