From fromageries to private pontoon rides on the Seine, here’s how to explore the City of Light.
Sample cheese at a fromagerie.
Have lunch at Les Enfants du Marche.
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Go gourmet at La Grande Epicerie.
Peruse the stands of fruits and vegetables or shop the curated selection of artisanal products.
Indulge in pastries.
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Visit Marche aux Puces de Saint-Ouen.
Celebrate couture at Musee Yves Saint Laurent Paris.
Picnic in Parc des Buttes-Chaumont.
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Cruise the canals.
Catch a DJ set at Rooftop Molitor.
Sip French spirits at Le Syndicat.
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Guest bartenders take the reins here, and the soundtrack is heavy on hip-hop.
Explore Musee Picasso Paris.
Shop perfume at Officine Universelle Buly.
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Glass cases display the French beauty and skincare brands gorgeous bottles of perfume and lotion.
Eat crepes at Breizh Cafe.
Have a drink at Bar Hemingway.
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Before officially moving to Paris, I visitedBar Hemingwayevery time I came to town.
Be sure to arrive as the bar opens (or even before) since it doesnt take reservations.
Stroll in Musee National Gustave Moreau.
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The best part is that what visitors see today is almost precisely as he left it when he passed.
See a Cabaret show.
Visit Lafayette Anticipations.
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Marvel at the beauty of Galerie Vivienne.
Have a seat at Cafe de Flore.
Saint-Germain-des-Pres and Montparnasse are dotted with Art Deco cafes once frequented by Hemingway and Picasso.
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Enjoy Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac.
Walk the grounds of Pere Lachaise.
Linger in Marche Saint-Germain.
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Visit Belleville.
My go-to isLao Siam, but I also love the more traditional French fare at nearby Le Baratin.
Stroll in La Bourse de Commerce-Pinault Collection.
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Peruse the shelves at Shakespeare and Company.
Stroll along the Seine.
Visit Canal Saint-Martin.
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Enjoy the facade of the Palais-Royal.
Across from the Louvre, Palais-Royal and its art installation of black-and-white-striped columns are a photo favorite.
Shop for designer vintage goods.
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Visit concept shop Archive 18-20.
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