Let me start out by saying that this post could have been the longest post I have ever considered writing. Lucky you, I decided to keep it short & sweet and only list my absolute favorites.
If a food inspired romantic trip to Paris is not on your bucket list… add it right now.
Almost two years ago, my husband and I ignored family traditions and booked flights to Paris, France for a two week getaway. I am married to someone who takes packing light very seriously so off we went with 2 small carry-on bags. NOTE: If your spouse is a bit more flexible, bring a bigger bag so you can buy more souvenirs to enjoy later.
Away we go
Paris is my favorite city in the world. Don’t let me fool you, my French vocabulary consists of bonjour & au revoir, but I managed just fine.
We booked the tiniest most adorable Airbnb in the Marais (3rd arrondissement or 3rd ARR.). The Marias is very hip, trendy and young. A lot of our favorite foods were from the Marais, but pack comfortable shoes and plan on walking and exploring as much as you can.
Favorite Coffee Shops: Télescope, Café Loustic , & Coutume Café
Left to Right: Café Loustic, Coutume Café
Favorite Bar: Le Pas Sage – Bar a Vin has excellent charcuterie and wine. It is tiny, but divine. The restaurant is supposed to be amazing, as well.
Photos: Le Pas Sage’s Facebook Page
Favorite Patisserie: Du Pain et des Idées (Anthony Bourdain recommendation-Amazing!)
Amazing Street Food (worth the line): L’As du Fallafel **If you are too impatient for lines, Miznon (next door) is fabulous, too!
Our Alma Mater even has a bar/restaurant that I recommend to my fellow Vols: Tennessee Café , which feels like home.
Don’t get me wrong, we saw all the sights briefly. However, we really didn’t spend a ton of time in museums. We ventured into neighborhoods, walked side streets and stumbled into markets that caught our eye.
Favorite Market: Marché des Enfants Rouges (http://marchedesenfantsrougesfr.com/)
Go to Paris! While you are there pick up as many baguettes as possible and drink way too much wine.
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