Top three easily my fav city in the world. A museum and architectural landmark paradise. Where to even begin, there's a lot to take in in this city of romance. There's so much more to see, eat, shop in Europe's center of art, fashion, and commerce.
#QuickTips: buy a Paris Pass for transportations and bring your student ID to get free/discounted access to any museums.
WHAT
sightseeing, dining, shopping
WHERE
Paris, Montmartre, Le Marais, Versailles, Val d'Europe
DURATION
2-3 days
Day 1 - Full Day
Sightseeing in the city
Musée du Louvre (outside)
Champs Elysées and Arc de Triomphe
Trocadero (Eiffel viewpoint) or go to the Eiffel tower itself
Day 2 - Full Day
Museum Day / Shopping
Galleries Lafayette interior
Place Vendome and Rue Cambon
Day 3 - Full Day
Museum Day / Versailles
Château de Versailles prebook tickets
Day 4 - Full Day
Outlet shopping/Disneyland or Le Marais
La Valée Village or Disneyland
Le Marais neighborhood
Dining
1. Popolare $$$ - waitlisted for 2 hours, crowded space but best Italian food I've ever had.
2. Rue Montorgeuil $-$$ - the food haven and best street for cafes and restaurants. My fav go to is Little Italy Cafe!
3. L'eclaire de Genie $$ - fancy eclaires
4. Café du Trocadéro $$ - large Crème brûlée with a view
5. Le Café Marly $$$ - breakfast with a view of the Louvre
6. Léon de Bruxelles $$ - seafood restaurant chain
7. Palace Thai $$ - if you miss rice, this place has authentic Southeast Asian cuisine.
Blé Noir Versailles $ - i think about these crepes forever
Le Bridgade $ multiple loc - excellent western/greek-style fast food
. Helia Turkish $$ - best food we had in Paris, may be the best Turkish food outside of Turkey!
Chez Ming $$ - 6th arr. chinese food, pretty solid
. Trois fois plus pimente $ - excellent sichuan noodles, small resto but efficient
. Maison Louvard $ - croissants!! wowow
Other recommendations:
- Boulangerie Alexine $ - rated #1 best bakery in Paris 2018
- Ble Sucre $$ - more patisserie
- Café Kitsune $$ - cute cafe in the Jardin du Palais
- Le Vent d'Armor $$$ - best seafood and gluten free options
(Published 2019, Updated 2026)