Paris, Mix of Culture, Charm & Chic

Paris in 5 Days: A Perfect Mix of Culture, Charm & Chic 🇫🇷✨ 🗼 From timeless icons to secret corners, here’s how I explored the City of Light! #paris ⸻ 🗓 Day 1: Paris Essentials & Eiffel Magic • Morning: Arrived and checked into a hotel near Opéra Garnier (perfect base for sightseeing + shopping). • First stop: Eiffel Tower – pre-booked a skip-the-line ticket for the summit. The panoramic view is unreal! 🗼 • Afternoon: Walked along the Seine River and had a light lunch at Café de l’Homme with a view of the tower. • Evening: Cruised the Seine at sunset—classic Paris moment. 📸 Don’t forget to stay until the Eiffel sparkles at night (every hour after dark)! ⸻ 🗓 Day 2: Art, History & Royal Flair • Morning: Headed to the Louvre Museum – spent around 3 hours inside (you could stay all day!). Saw the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Napoléon’s apartments. • Lunch: Had a lovely Parisian lunch in Palais Royal Garden – calm, elegant, and less touristy. • Afternoon: Visited Bourse de Commerce – Pinault Collection. The architecture is stunning and the contemporary art inside contrasts beautifully with the historic dome. • Evening: Walked past Place Vendôme—glamorous and chic, especially at golden hour ✨ ⭐️ Pro Tip: Pre-book your Louvre ticket for early morning to avoid crowds. ⸻ 🗓 Day 3: Montmartre Magic & Iconic Views • Morning: Explored Montmartre, one of my favorite neighborhoods. Wandered up to Sacré-Cœur Basilica and took in the incredible city view. • Midday: Coffee and crêpes at a café near Place du Tertre, where artists paint live. • Afternoon: Walked through vintage shops and photo-worthy stairways. Popped into the tiny Musée de Montmartre—super charming! • Evening: Returned to the city center for dinner around Grands Boulevards and a quick visit to Galeries Lafayette to see the iconic dome lit up. ⭐️ Don’t miss: The rooftop terrace of Galeries Lafayette for another Eiffel Tower view—for free! ⸻ 🗓 Day 4: Palaces, Shopping & Avenue Glamour • Morning: Strolled through Place des Vosges, the oldest square in Paris, in the Marais. Had breakfast at Carette nearby—try the croissants! • Midday: Window-shopped at Place Vendôme then continued down the Champs-Élysées toward the Arc de Triomphe. • Afternoon: Took time for proper shopping at Galeries Lafayette—from French designers to global brands. • Evening: Dinner near the Grand Palais (which is currently under renovation, but the exterior is still impressive!). Walked along the Pont Alexandre III for a beautiful night view. ⸻ 🗓 Day 5: Spiritual Sights & Café Life • Morning: Visited Notre-Dame de Paris—currently under restoration but still awe-inspiring from the outside. Walked along Île de la Cité and stopped at Shakespeare & Co. • Lunch: Had a riverside meal in the La