Author: Naomie Sabbah Budget: £60 for the day Who's this for? International students who want to discover the romantic Paris Paris, aka the “city of light” will surprise you by its elegance, wealth of culture and stunning architecture. As a Parisian student, I will show you my favorite places and the top things to do in Paris for a day. You will discover Paris as a real Parisian, and will be amazed by its beauty . PS: Paris is quite expensive, so, come with a high budget and be prepared to spend lots of money. First as a Parisian, you can not start a day without a good french breakfast. My favorite place to have a coffee with a croissant is in the Ile Saint Louis at the brasserie Le Flore en l’Ile. I advise you to go early in the morning around 9:00 am and sit at the terrace to admire the breathtaking view of the Cathedral Notre Dame. The price of a coffee is 4.50 euros and the average price of a fulfilling breakfast is around 17 euros. Once you have finished your breakfast, go for a walk in the neighborhood and if you still want to eat something, try the Berthillon ice creams known as the best in all Paris. After walking around the 5th district, go to visit the Centre George Pompidou. It is a modern art museum, and every week there are new exhibitions (top tip: most museums for students under 26 years old are free). DON’T FORGET to go on the 5th floor of the Centre as you will have the opportunity to admire the panoramic view. However, if you are more into historical museums, Le Louvre is the world largest museum to discover the history of the Egyptian Antiquities; Near Eastern Antiquities; Greek and obviously the Mona Lisa by Leonardo De Vinci. 12:00: it is time for lunch. My favorite place to eat near the Centre Pompidou is in the historical district Le Marais. The Hausmannian architecture is outstanding and you will discover the oldest charming Parisian buildings. There, there is l’As du falafel, known as the best place to eat falafel but often crowded so I would advise you to go Miznon - which is two minutes away. It is Israeli food and the flavours are amazing. Most foods are in pita breads, and the atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing. After lunch, go for a walk next to the Place des Vosges in the most expensive district in Paris. For shopping, as previously mentioned, le Marais has the most trendy shops. My favorite one is MERCI to buy the latest fashionable clothing and home decorations, which is located on Boulevard Beaumarchais. I also like to go to Franc Bourgeois street to shop, however it is quite crowded during the weekends. The average price of items while shopping is around 110 euros, but the quality is worth it. ![]() The next district that is worth a detour is Montmartre, where there is a famous Cathedral. The top things to do in Montmartre are to visit the Sacre Coeur, the “I love you wall” and to walk around in the neighborhood. PS: be careful when exiting from the underground as there are lots of pickpockets. To go on a date there, it is very romantic. There is a french brasserie, called “La boite au Lettre”. I advise you to order a bottle of the best french wine, Bordeaux, with a plate of cheese and ask to the waiter for their specialities. To finish the day, I like to go have a drink at a speakeasy bar (hidden bars behind restaurants). My favourite one which is not touristy is near Place de la Bastille. When you enter the restaurant there is a pizzeria, but you have to go at the end and push the door to discover a hidden bar: It is called the “Moonshiner” and their drinks are AMAZING. The bartender will advise you the best drink depending on your taste and moods.
Hope you enjoy Paris and don’t hesitate to post pictures on Instagram with the #5dustyflipflops
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Charlotte
4/6/2020 02:01:33 pm
Perfect, I love it !!
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