Shopping in Paris is exhilarating, but without a plan, it can quickly become overwhelming. With endless boutiques, beautiful streets, and impossibly good window displays (the French really excel at this), it’s easy to wander for hours and still walk away empty-handed.
As a self-proclaimed Type A traveler, I’m the one with an icon-coded Google map, a meticulously organized itinerary, and at least three backup restaurants for every meal. So, spending an agenda-free afternoon in Paris felt like I was rebelling against my natural wiring. It was equal parts liberating and mildly terrifying—with a definite emphasis on terrifying.
Paris will always have my heart. The slow cafe mornings, buttery croissants still warm from the boulangerie, and that unmistakable golden glow that makes every street feel cinematic. Not to mention incredible food and wine on every corner. It’s a city built for lingering, letting beauty accumulate in small, deliberate moments until an ordinary Tuesday feels worth remembering.
Dining in Paris isn’t difficult due to a lack of good restaurants—quite the opposite. The challenge lies in the sheer abundance of choices. Each scroll through TikTok or Instagram reveals yet another must-visit bistro, a candlelit table, or a bold claim of “the best meal in Paris.”
Paris will always have my heart. The slow cafe mornings, buttery croissants still warm from the boulangerie, and that unmistakable golden glow that makes every street feel cinematic. Not to mention incredible food and wine on every corner. It’s a city built for lingering, letting beauty accumulate in small, deliberate moments until an ordinary Tuesday feels worth remembering.