Paris

Eiffel Tower

Attractions

★★★★★

The icon itself. Skip the elevator line and climb the stairs to the second floor for the best views of the Champ de Mars.

Louvre Museum

Attractions

★★★★★

The largest art museum in the world. Go early on a weekday and head straight for the Denon wing before the crowds arrive.

Café de Flore

Coffee

★★★★★

A Saint-Germain institution since the 1880s. Order a café crème on the terrace and people-watch like Sartre once did.

Le Comptoir du Relais

Food

★★★★★

Classic bistro cooking in Odéon. No reservations at lunch — arrive before noon and grab a sidewalk table.

Berthillon

Dessert

★★★★★

The legendary glacier on Île Saint-Louis. The salted caramel and wild strawberry scoops are worth every minute of the queue.

Jardin du Luxembourg

Outdoors

★★★★★

Grab a green chair by the fountain, watch the sailboats, and let a slow Parisian afternoon happen to you.

Le Bon Marché

Shopping

★★★★★

The world’s first department store, and still its most elegant. The Grande Épicerie food hall next door is a destination on its own.

Little Red Door

Drinks

★★★★★

A snug Marais cocktail bar that regularly lands on the World’s 50 Best list. Trust the bartenders and go off-menu.