Paris
Paris is remarkably easy to overplan. Between the museums, monuments, cafés, neighborhoods, shopping, and day trips, you could fill weeks with recommendations before ever stepping off the plane. But the more time I spent in the city, the more I realized that a memorable trip to Paris isn't about doing more—it's about choosing well.
Some experiences deserve their reputation. Watching the Eiffel Tower sparkle, wandering through Montmartre, or spending an afternoon at the Louvre can be unforgettable. But what stayed with me just as much were the moments around them: a café stop between plans, a walk along the Seine at sunset, or turning down a beautiful street simply because it caught my attention. Paris is at its best when there's enough room in the itinerary for both.
This collection brings together everything I'd recommend for planning a trip to Paris—from shaping a classic first visit and deciding which experiences deserve your time to exploring the city through food, neighborhoods, shopping, and the interests that matter most to you. Use these guides to sort through the endless possibilities and create a version of Paris that feels like your own.
Finding Your Version of Paris
Every unforgettable Paris trip starts with the same question: what kind of experience are you looking for?
Planning a Classic First Visit to Paris
How to experience Paris's most iconic landmarks while building an itinerary that never feels rushed.
Planning a Food-Focused Trip to Paris
How to let Paris's restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and markets shape the rhythm of your trip.
Planning a Luxury Trip to Paris
Palace hotels, memorable meals, shopping, and thoughtful splurges—how I’d approach a luxury trip to Paris.
Shopping in Paris: What I’d Actually Bring Home
French luxury, beauty, pharmacy finds, and the Paris shopping experiences actually worth making time for.
