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Chocci's Paris Guide

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Mar 8th, 2023
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While living in the UK, I visited Paris for work, play and family trips.

General tips

Paris has the Vélib' Métropole Bike Rentals which features hop on hop off bikes that you can rent by the hour or for the day. More suited to adults only travel, but we really enjoyed cycling around Paris (pre-kids). Otherwise the Metro is incredibly efficient as well and will get you where you need to go, along with taxi apps.

Places to visit

1

Tuileries Garden

Garden
Nature & Parks
Gorgeous gardens to walk through from Lourve through to Place de la Concorde or vice versa.
2

Eiffel Tower

Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
This is an obvious one but just wanted to note that it is actually fun trying to climb the Eiffel Tower if you have the time.
3

Montmartre

It is worth the walk up Montmartre for a view of the city. Its a bit touristy around parts of it but there are good cafes and restaurants in the area as well.
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Restaurants & cafes

1

Le Relais de l’Entrecôte

affordable
French steakhouse restaurant
Unashamedly touristy, it is also delicious and simple in concept. A single fixed menu of salad, steak frites - with its secret sauce that everyone's been trying to reverse engineer, served with a house red. You do get to pick the dessert.
2

Aux Lyonnais

expensive
French restaurant
Traditional restaurant
Art Deco bistro by the godfather of modern French cooking Alain Duccase. I ate here alone one trip and I've been trying to recreate the Lyonnaise fish stew ever since then.
3

Robert et Louise

affordable
Restaurant
French restaurant
The signature dish is their steak/meats cooked over wood fire. So so good and very traditional.
4

Avant Comptoir de la Terre

Tapas bar
Oysters, tapas and delicious small plates at this tapas wine bar. Menu hangs from the ceiling and everything is delicious.
5

Le Comptoir de La Gastronomie

affordable
French restaurant
Bistro
Foie gras galore at this traditional French bistro/deli. Great place to pick up edible souvenirs.
6

Frenchie

expensive
Restaurant
French restaurant
"Rustic-chic stop for seasonal French dishes with global influences, plus chef's carte blanche menus." This was recommended by a French workmate and it is delicious.
7

Holybelly 5

Breakfast restaurant
Australian restaurant
Modern French brunch cafe known for its eggs and pancakes.
8

Mumi

affordable
Modern French restaurant
Delicious French cuisine with Japanese influences. That being said, I can't actually remember the meal we had here ...
9

Dessance

expensive
Haute French restaurant
Modern French bistro with lighter dishes. We popped by on a whim and they managed to seat us outside where we had their set lunch menu.
10

Restaurant Korus

French restaurant
Modern French: there's foam and emulsions but it doesn't feel overdone. Definitely worth a visit.

Patisserie & food halls

1

La Grande Epicerie de Paris

expensive
Gourmet grocery store
My idea of heaven. Giant food hall with delectable pastries and baked foods, delis, grocer and also wine cellar on basement floor. Go on an empty stomach!
2

Bontemps La Pâtisserie

expensive
Patisserie
Another must visit. I stumbled upon this gorgeous patisserie on a work trip and fell in love immediately. They feature a buttery sable base in their bakes, topped with cream filling or delicious fruit.
3

Pierre Hermé

expensive
Patisserie
Exquisite classic French patisserie and chocolatier with several branches in Paris.
4

Les enfants du marché

Restaurant
Next to the markets, I remember having this amazing dish with gently poached leeks and vinaigrette. Simple rustic cuisine at its best.
5

Marché des Enfants Rouges

Building
Shopping
Flea & Street Markets
"France's oldest covered market, a historic monument, with produce, flowers, bread & prepared food."

Shopping

1

Le Marais

Neighborhoods
Great place to base yourself with lots of eclectic shopping in the area, art galleries and lovely little restaurants.
2

Maje - Paris 04 - Vieille du Temple

Women's clothing store
Bag shop
Modern mid range French brand covering casual and work wear but dresses is where it really comes into it own with beautifully cut pieces.
3

Merci

expensive
Store
Trendy homeware and design shop in 3 stories tall.
4

Printemps Haussmann

Department store
Beauty supply store
From the web: Elegant department store in an iconic building with 10 domes selling fashion, beauty & luxury items.
5

Bonton Filles Du Calvaire

affordable
Children's clothing store
Children's clothing and accessories store with a bit of je nai se quoi.
6

L'Appartement Sézane

Women's clothing store
Bag shop
French casual and workwear that won't break the bank.

Places to stay

1

Résidence de Nell

Extended stay hotel
Lovely apartments in the heart of all of it. Parisian hotels rooms are usually tiny so this makes for a more spacious option.
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