What is there to say about Paris that hasn’t already been said: The City of Love, La Ville-Lumière (City of Light), Couture Fashion Capital, and the epicenter of the Age of Enlightenment. Paris has been a muse to countless painters, writers, and poets extraordinaire. Always at the forefront of fashion and art, Paris is one of my all-time favorite cities.
I’ve compiled the newest and trendiest places to eat, sleep, and shop, with a few classics thrown into the mix. Enjoy my francophile Posh readers!
1:00 pm- Check-in to the best new hotel in Paris, The Peninsula Hotel. This hotel has the perfect location; it is steps away from the Champs-Elysées ant the Arc de Triomphe. This hotel was once a historic building, now mixed with contemporary furniture and deco art pieces.
For another luxurious option, stay at The Shangri-La Paris. Dust yourself off at Le Bar with their signature cocktail, The Pink Lady.
6:00pm- Schedule a private tour of the Louvre at night with french wine tasting at the end.
8:30 pm- Head to Septime for a proper dinner. The food is superb and inventive, anyone who has ever been there only has rave reviews for this classy restaurant.
11:00 pm- Le Silencio is the place to see top dogs in the Fashion and Film industries during Paris Fashion Week. This exclusive nightclub/concert venue/bar is a sure thing for a good night out.
10:00 am- If you wake up in time, head to Roland Mouret’s fashion Show. After, start your day wit some fresh fare at Café de Flore, the PFW staple.
My other favorite that should not be missed is Cafe Angeline. Since it’s opening in 1903, Angelina became the place where the Parisian aristocracy hung out. Proust and Coco Chanel rubbed shoulders with the biggest names in fashion in Angelina’s salons.
12:00 pm- It’s time to shop. If you like concept stores there is no place better that Le Royal Éclaireur. It is located on the ground floor of the Hotel Royal Monceau and carries a wide selection of men and women’s accessories.
If you want something more personalized, Les Suites has stylists on hand to assist you with any request and have collection from designers such as Elie Saab and Giambattista Valli Haute Couture.
2:00 pm- Head to Bread & Roses, one of the only places in Paris that has homemade iced tea with a smorgasbord of pretty desserts.
4:30 pm- Check out the newest exhibit at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. They have a French lacquer and Chinese object exhibition all through 2014.
9:30 pm- Caviar Kaspia is the best late-night dinner spot. Lots of caviar and vodka- you cant go wrong!
12:00 am- Le Montana is the Parisian version of Studio 54. It is the most exclusive club in the city.
10:00 am- Le Café Marly is a classic; located in the center of Paris this is a great place to take a break between shows. Sit on the sunny terrace and have a café au lait.
2:00 pm- Dine at Ralph’s, the restaurant is located in the beautiful Ralph Lauren mansion in Saint-Germain. This is the perfect place for lunch when you need a break from fine French dining and have a craving for classic American fare.
4:30pm- Attend a Fashion Show: Vivienne Westwood, one of my favorite designers will be showcasing her new looks at 4:30pm sharp!
8:30PM- For your last night, dine like a celebrity at La Société, another success by the Costes Brothers. This restaurant is located in the heart of St. Germain des Prés in a glamorous setting designed by Christian Liaigre and serves renowned fare such as their Spicy Seabass Tartar or a fabulous club sandwich.
Or dine at Carette, the Hubert de Givenchy bistro known for its world-famous chocolate éclairs.
11:00PM- For another late night out (Paris is not called the City that Sleeps people!!), have drinks with friends Raspoutine. This place used to be a former bordello that later became a well-known cabaret club and now a hotspot for models, billionaires and fashion society.
11:00 am- Brunch at Rose Bakery. Their quiche Lorraine is trés fantastique!
2:00pm- The flea market les Puces de Saint-Ouen is the best place to find hidden gems such as vintage furniture, clothes, or vinyl.
4:00 pm- One last fashion show: Chloé is a girly girl’s dream designer. Don’t miss her show!
