“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.”
First things first - check into your hotel, reapply lipstick and go….
Go for Champagne & Escargot and turn instantly into a Parisian!
This is the area of Paris where Sartre, de Beauvoir and Hemingway all hung out.
It is famous for its cafes and beautiful streets – Brasserie Lipp is where Hemingway is thought to have written “A Movable Feast”
L’Atelier De Joel Robouchon
If you are going to splurge on one great dining experience do it here. Wait on line and sit at the bar!
5 rue de Montalembert, 7e
The perfect outdoor cafe!
A great place to stroll – a beautiful park.
A great wine bar near the super hip Canal St-Martin. The Canal is best on the weekends when street vendors take over. Find unique gifts and cool t-shirts. Just a fun place to hang out. It’s got a Boho, hippy vibe.
Indulge in a fun neighborhood treat and have your pizza delivered to the canal. Order your pie to go, take a pink balloon, grab some beer on your way to the canal and find a comfortable spot. The delivery person will find you via the balloon!
2 rue des Hospital-leres St-Gervais, 4e
Super casual Middle- Eastern / Jewish restaurant
My absolute favorite place. And in an area that is full of cool little shops & bars. The best people watching! This is the area called Marais – if I lived in Paris this would be the area for me.
Le Chateaubriand - (Modern French)
Considered one of the best in Paris
Suggested by the concierge at Mandarin Oriental, Paris. Absolutely the best steak in Paris!
Several years ago, I spent a week on the L’Ile St-Louis – maybe I would live here instead of the Marais…hmmm
51 rue St-Louis en I’lle, 4e
Is famous for its ice cream – you can get a seat outside and view the back side of Norte Dame.
Another very famous tea room / the hot chocolate is to DIE for!!!
Holy Chapel consecrated in 1248 – I am kind of into churches and this one is the best in Paris. They host concerts so check the schedule. The stain glass window is stunning
Paris’ oldest bridge – I love that it connects left and right banks. Built in 1607.
The best people watching ever!
Treat yourself to something unique - Handmade bags with a French hippy twist!
Here are some fun websites:
Http://www.chocolateandzucchini.com
http://www.mylittle.fr/mylittleparis/en/
http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/travel/19hours-paris.html
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