Paris

Greatest Hits

Clamato
Walk-in-only seafood spot by Bertrand Grébaut (Septime).

Double Dragon
Filipino-influenced small plates and natural wine.

Kodawari Ramen
Superb ramen.

Mắm From Hanoï
Their Tai Lin pho is my favorite bowl of food in the world. Book ahead.

Benchy
Japanese sandwich cafe.

Semilla
Alice Waters' favorite salt fish. Refined bistro with seasonal dishes.

Folderol
Natural wine and ice cream bar by a husband and wife. Always a vibe.

Kubri
Lebanese spot run by two sisters. Warm service, great food.

Bar Sotto
Speakeasy speakeasy under Carboni’s.

Officine Universelle Buly
19th-century-style apothecary. Three beautiful locations.

Dumbo
Fantastic smashburger.

The Butcher of Paris in Les Enfants du Marché
Favorite stall in an iconic food market.

Holybelly
“It’s good because we care.” Brunch I love.

Delhi Bazaar
Great Indian dishes and natural wine.

Additional, By Arrondissement 

Le Marais (3e)

  1. Cambridge Public House – meat pies and pints

  2. Restaurant OGATA – tea house with set lunch menu

  3. La Bonbonnette – cheese, natural wine, and charcuterie

  4. Big Love – vegetarian Italian (Big Mamma group)

  5. Studio Fauve – hair studio with scalp treatments

  6. The Coffee – strong espresso, iPad ordering

  7. Terra Bar & Vin – natural wine, easygoing atmosphere

Within 10–15 minutes of Le Marais

  1. Le Peloton Café – cozy stop on Seine walk

  2. Partisan Café Artisanal – cool kids' coffee shop

  3. Sokha Royal Spa Quincampoix – Thai massage, book 90 mins with King

  4. Le Grand Rex – largest movie screen in Europe

  5. Reformation Paris – pilates, English classes

  6. Kore Réaumur – pilates

  7. Episod République – multi-story fitness space

  8. Thomas Artisan Fromager – cheese shop I love

Canal Saint-Martin & Oberkampf (10e/11e)

  1. Jivamukti Yoga – English yoga on the canal

  2. Mamiche – women-owned bakery near Holybelly

Latin Quarter & Saint-Germain-des-Prés (5e/6e)

  1. Blitz Society – chess bar near Kodawari

  2. Librairie Chanut – rare & antique books

  3. Shakespeare & Company – iconic bookstore

  4. Bars on the island barges – casual riverbank drinks

  5. Atica – immersive destination dinner

  6. Samuel Gassmann – cufflinks

  7. Le Bon Marché – fashion, food, home goods

  8. Assouline – design books

  9. Contre-Temps – watches

  10. Elbe – vintage posters

Invalides & Champs-Élysées (7e/8e)

  1. Avenue Montaigne – Dior, Harry Winston, Prada

  2. Le Jules Verne – fine dining in the Eiffel Tower

  3. Parc du Champ-de-Mars – Eiffel Tower lawn

  4. Granite – haute tasting menu

  5. Crazy Horse – cabaret and light show

Art Museums

  1. Musée d’Orsay

  2. Fondation Louis Vuitton

  3. Musée de l'Orangerie

  4. Musée Picasso

  5. Musée Rodin

  6. Atelier des Lumières

Historic Landmarks

  1. Eiffel Tower

  2. Tuileries Garden

  3. Arc de Triomphe

  4. Sacré-Cœur

  5. Notre-Dame

  6. Jardin du Luxembourg

Other

  1. Moulin Rouge – go for cabaret, eat at Pink Mamma or Le Bon Georges before

  2. Boutique Yam’Tcha – tea house with great bao