Everywhere I went in Paris
…continuing on!
We stayed at Château Voltaire, and it was everything we hoped for and more. The rooms were cozy and elegant, the staff was incredibly welcoming, and the location was perfectly central. Brasserie Emil downstairs quickly became a favorite for morning coffee and late-night wine, and we looked forward to returning to our room every evening.
Our dinners:
Chez Janou—this was my second time here and it is without a question that I will be going back every time I visit. The duck (not pictured) and chocolate mousse are highlight bites from the entire trip. The mussels are a must too. A lively and charming bistro with the nicest staff.
La Renommée—the food was absolutely incredible, which wasn’t surprising since it’s from the same team behind 4 Charles and Au Cheval. The beef tartare was insane, dover sole was great and the downstairs bar had the perfect vibe for post-dinner drinks. It felt like a bit of a New York hideaway in Paris, but we absolutely loved our night here.
Bistro Paul Bert— we had high expectations going in, and they were exceeded. The steak au poivre is on another level. No notes.
Le Petit Lutetia—we had very high expectations for this one too, and it didn’t disappoint. Best escargot of the trip, great ambiance, and an incredible apple tart I can’t stop thinking about. Everything was fantastic and I can’t wait to return.
For future trips:
Brunch / lunch:
Our first morning we went to Carette until the rest of the city was open.
Ralph’s—a very American spot but food and vibes are immaculate. We got lucky and walked in with no reservation around 3pm post Bon Marche.
We cancelled our reservation at L’Avenue (which I do love) after having a great breakfast at Hôtel de Crillon while we waited for the rain to pass that morning. Best breakfast of the trip!
A mandatory stop at L’As du Fallafel for a quick bite or snack in the Marais.
We were on our way to Hôtel Particulier after the flea market for a bite in their garden, but when we arrived, we learned there was a private event. Instead, we went to Le Progrès, which turned out to be perfect. We then walked all the way back to our hotel from Montmartre, and it was a great way to end the day.
For future trips:
Drinks:
Bakeries:
Shopping:
We of course spent a lot of time in the obvious shops so I am going to hit some of the less obvious ones.
Marche Aux Puces De Saint-ouen (the vintage flea market). We started at Paul Bert-Serpette - famous for its curated selection of high-end antiques, 20th-century design, and rare collectibles - and made our way around. This is where I found my beautiful Chanel bag and silver caviar server! I regret not picking up a set of tea cups. A few turns away is the classic flea - think racks of vintage Levi’s, fur and Burberry trench coats. *The markets are open Friday- Sunday.
Les Archives — I love vintage shopping but more times than none I find it very overwhelming. I absolutely loved this shop and walked out with an incredible 1998 Gucci x Tom Ford black suit and a pair of vintage Prada kitten heels. The owner is from California and she was so lovely. My latest follow on Instagram to monitor the new arrivals!
Le Bon Marche - obvious but I did really well here this time around and it’s my favorite
E. Dehillerin — a 190-year-old kitchen supply store. You must stop by if you love the kitchen!
And of course, we spent an hour at La Grande Épicerie de Paris… though I probably could have spent the whole day there. The butter I bought was confiscated at the airport (my mustard made it)—meanwhile, my friend’s made it through. I got unlucky, but next time, I’ll pack it in my checked luggage. Luckily, I just came across it here!
I am actually headed back in July with my family so feel free to drop any other recommendations in the comments.
Also, loved Château Voltaire. A perfect stay.
Incroyable 💌
Agree with everything said. Just spent a week in Paris and can confirm Sugaar for your next trip is a must. Xx