paris, france 2026

all attractions, restauraunts, nooks and crannies, shops, are listed on my paris map seen on the left. each map legend key is ordered from closest in distance to the Le Jardin de Verre, to the farthest.

hotel: Le Jardin de Verre by Locke

must go: 59 Rivoli, Musée d'Orsay, Musée de l'Orangerie, Bibliothèque nationale de France

must try's: Au P'tit Grec, Mariage Frères, Les Deux Magots, The Coffee ザ・コーヒー, Carette

must shop's: Serge Lutens, Officine Universelle Buly 1803

safe and unsafe neighborhoods for tourists

14 Day Rough Itinerary:

no alarm clocks, no strict waking-up-early's, go day by day at own leisure and pace, never rushing, plan does not have to be followed, as overplanning can ruin the fun, this is just a guideline in case. Half of the days will be spent eating out, the other we eat home-cooked food at the hotel.

Day 1:

Arrive at CDG airport @ __ AM. Book a taxi to Le Jardin de Verre by Locke → unpack luggage and settle down into hotel → Get some cheese at Fromagerie Roland Rousselet Affineur (ask for recommendations), then go Grocery shopping at Rue Mouffetard Market for quick meals and fresh produce → walk around Église Saint-Médard, Square Saint-Médard, and walk back through Rue Mouffetard to check out some shops along the way → have some food and rest for the night.

Day 2:

Grab coffee + snack at The Coffee ザ・コーヒー on the way to Musée d'Orsay → Take Jussieu station (Métro Lines 7 & 10) to Musée d'Orsay → Browse the museum until we get tired/overstimulated or it closes → Head to Officine Universelle Buly 1803 for some shopping → Head to the famous Les Deux Magots for dinner → Take the metro back and sleep in

Day 3:

no museum this day

Day 4:

Grab breakfast and pack lunch → Take the metro straight to Musée de l'Orangerie → After museum, take a stroll through Tuileries Garden towards Angelic Pretty, then Serge Lutens to smell De Profundis, Sarrasins, Fils de Joie, Dent de Lait, La Religieuse, Tubereuse Criminelle, L'orpheline → Head to the Louvre Pyramid and the Jardin du Palais Royal for an evening stroll → End the night shopping at Galerie Vivienne, or reading at Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF) depending on energy level.

Day 5:

Rest day: Lounge in the hotel, Check out Librairie Galerie Louis Rozen, Paris Jazz Corner near the hotel. Grab some coffee/brunch from Nuance café → head to Labyrinthe du Jardin des Plantes → Jardin des Plantesc for an evening stroll. Have home-cooked dinner and watch a French film like Le Cercle Rouge or La Ceremonie

Day 6:

Grab breakfast crepes at Au P'tit Grec → Walk to the Panthéon (book tickets in advance), stopping by the Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont → Browse museum until tired out (make sure to view Foucault's Pendulum) → Head to Jardin du Luxembourg for a stroll (if park is closed early due to winter hours, head to ___!)

Day 7:

Take the metro to Upper Concept Store, Ikat, → Paroisse Saint-Paul Saint-Louis and Frederic Malle on the way to the Carnavalet Museum (free museum) → After museum, have some food at L'As du Fallafel, Bistrot de l’Oulette, or Restaurant L'Ange 20 → Then have an evening stroll at the Place des Vosges → Grab rich hot chocolate served with a side of homemade whipped cream atCarette → Take the metro home

Day 9:

Take the metro to eat breakfast at either La Parisienne or La Maison d'Isabelle, head through Square René Viviani to the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Paris, then Sainte-Chapelle, then head through the Square of Saint-Jacques Towerto visit 59 Rivoli end the night by going to jazz night at Le Baiser Salé

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Canal Saint-Martin , Du Pain et des Idées Le 17.45 Paris République - Planches à composer 😻

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Last minute shopping:

05.nov.25

Paris by Paul Verlaine

Paris cannot lay claim to beauty but through its history,
But this history is by beauty all through possessed !
The river Seine lies so absurdly sheltered,
Yet its bright green hue all on its own deserves glory.
Paris cannot be thought gay but by virtue of its chatter
Yet this loquaciousness, a teeming vulgar vice,
Springs from a throng of tongues in its voice,
Stirring this insipid linguistic stew into spicy banter.

Paris can hardly be considered wise but by the demure
Flux of its populace and its diverse factions,
Even if it can engender revolutions
It lies in ambush in the shade with its sense of Order.

Paris can boast not just with its charming Girl
Who has no need to envy those who’re Exotic
But for harmless wrongs and sins not quite endemic
Such that they come to pass in a detached swirl.

Paris thus may be held to be good but for its flighty
Inebriation with lust and with pleasure,
Nothing much more than a flirtation with desire
Such pleasure as at the expense of a brother be duty.

Paris doesn’t display anything as sad and as cruel
As the poet we see by the year or at random
Dying of ennui under clinical surveillance
Not far from the old worker fraternal.

Long life to Paris, likewise for its history,
For its eloquence and its Girl, naïve
Products of an art both perverse and primitive
And die the poet purging himself by duty !

avoid wandering in heavily touristy areas at peak times. instead, explore side streets, hidden squares, small galleries, and canals

winter evenings are magical; many neighborhoods (Marais, Montmartre, Oberkampf, Canal Saint-Martin) light up beautifully and are quieter after 5 pm.

embrace walking small streets, exploring independent shops, and following local tips for cafés and bars

the cost of food and everything goes up dramatically close to the Eiffel Tower or the sacré cœur

if you want to eat a baguette in a bakery, order a "tradi" instead (a "tradition"). "tradis" are infinitely better and will give you the true french baguette experience, as the baker is mandated by law to follow a more traditional way of baking it to have the right to call it a "tradition".

avoid wearing unsupportive footwear, and street scams. utilize the subway. never leave stuff unattended. don’t stop in the middle of a sidewalk

AVOID OVERLOADING YOUR SCHEDULE: feeling rushed in Paris is the EXACT opposite of how we want you to feel. don’t miss an evening stroll. Paris at night is one of the most underrated aspects of your visit.

do: Try new things, get a pastry, try a Michelin star restaurant, Choose local restaurants and cafés for an authentic Parisian experience.

take time to eat. French culture places great importance on leisurely meals. Don’t rush to eat, and take the time to savor each dish. You’ll appreciate French cuisine and the local art of living even more.

never leave your phone on the table, never leave belongings unattended. never leave bag open or pockets with valuables.

how to respect the baguette: never place a baguette upside down, never on a plate always on a table, always tear your baguette by hand (never slice), carrying a baguette with no bag is normal, using a piece of baguette to wipe your plate clean is good manners, walking and eating is not allowed. most importantly, say bonjour to your baker always.

language tips: when you greet someone, always say bonjour unless it's after 6 pm: bonsoir. merci is thank you, s'il te plaît for please. past these basic manners, you can speak english as most parisians are fluent in english. bonus: if you wanna take it a step further, ask: "parlez-vous anglais?”

bring cash: for street vendors and public bathrooms

tipping is not expected and isn't as common. if you do, it should be done through cash.

most things are closed on sunday.

french people eat late, past 7 pm.

have dinner reservations for most places in paris.

train etiquette: don't make a lot of noise as the trains tend to be quiet, save seats for the elderly and people with limited mobility, don't ever put your luggage in a seat.

packing tips: pack second pair of comfortable shoes, pack headscarf (for air mist). don't pack too much makeup