Paris Food Guide

Paris Essentials: Food, Drinks & Art

There are endless reasons to visit the City of Lights, the most consistent of which include but are not limited to: food, drink and art. Whether it’s your first or fifth time in Paris, the essentials include a perfectly buttery croissant, lunch at an outdoor bistro, a visit to the museum (or three), and sipping a glass of wine amongst Parisian hipsters. Our Paris essentials guide includes all of the above, plus coffee in a palace courtyard, stained glass chapels, and gourmet Southern French staples.

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A taste of the day

Stop 1

9:30am Boulangerie Breakfast

Morning is the best time of day to stroll from the Eiffel Tower to Invalides. Grab a fresh-squeezed orange juice from an…

Stop 2

12:00pm Classic Bistro Lunch

If AM walks are not your forte, join the chic lunchtime crowds and start at midday instead. A short walk from the Champs…

Stop 3

1:30pm Afternoon of Landmarks

Cross one famous landmark while on your way to another. Make a point of walking over the Pont Alexandre III, the iconic …

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