Ooh La La: The Ultimate It-Girl Guide to Paris

Ooh la la! With spring already here, that means summer is just around the corner, the streets of Europe will be flooded with summer travelers. Every It Girl will be making her way to the most beautiful city of them all: Paris!

As someone who has been to Paris more times than I can count (seriously, it’s my second home at this point), I’ve curated the ultimate girly guide to Paris: where to shop, where to eat, where to pose for your perfect picture, and where to live out all your French It-Girl dreams.

This isn’t just a guide it’s my personal Paris itinerary, built after many trips, countless croissants, and lots of trial and error. Let’s dive in!

SHOPPING:

• Fam Store40 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris, France — Chic concept store for stylish pieces.

• Le Bon Marché24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris, France — The original Parisian department store, trés chic.

• Hermès24 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France — Iconic for a reason (window shopping counts!).

• Galeries Lafayette Haussmann40 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France — Don’t miss the rooftop view!

• Kith49 Rue Pierre Charron, 75008 Paris, France — For trendy, streetwear moments.

• Printemps Haussmann64 Boulevard Haussmann, 75009 Paris, France — High-end shopping heaven.

• Louis Vuitton Maison Champs-Élysées101 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris, France — (Even just admiring the outside is worth it!)

• Chanel (Original store where Coco worked!)31 Rue Cambon, 75001 Paris, France — Fashion history right here.

• Dior30 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris, France — Dreamy.

• & Other Stories277 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France — Affordable French girl fashion.

• Sézane63 Boulevard Haussmann, 75008 Paris, France — Another must for effortless French style.

FOOD:

• Café de Flore172 Boulevard Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris — Iconic, but expect long lines! Karl Lagerfeld’s fave.

• Carette4 Place du Trocadéro et du 11 Novembre, 75016 Paris — MUST try the hot chocolate.

• Ferdi32 Rue du Mont Thabor, 75001 Paris — Best burgers in Paris (make a reservation!).

• Louis Vuitton Chocolate Shop101 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris — Luxurious little treats!

• Pink Mamma20bis Rue de Douai, 75009 Paris — Dreamy Italian spot, amazing rooftop. Reservation a must!

• Bambini Paris16 Avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris — Italian, trendy, super cute.

• Caviar Kaspia17 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris — Beyoncé loves it. So will you.

• La Maison Rose2 Rue de l'Abreuvoir, 75018 Paris — A Montmartre icon (and Picasso’s old hangout).

• Gigi Restaurant15 Avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris — Elegant and dreamy.

• Ladurée75 Avenue des Champs-Élysées, 75008 Paris — Macaron heaven.

• Pierre HerméMultiple locations — Personally, my fave over Ladurée!

• Du Pain et des Idées34 Rue Yves Toudic, 75010 Paris — Life-changing croissants.

• Le Train BleuPlace Louis-Armand, 75012 Paris — Gorgeous Belle Epoque restaurant.

• Hotel Costes239 Rue Saint-Honoré, 75001 Paris — Iconic spot for cocktails, people-watching, and that chic Parisian energy.

• Chez Janou2 Rue Roger Verlomme, 75003 Paris — Cozy French classic.

• Septime80 Rue de Charonne, 75011 Paris — One of Paris’s top restaurants. Book months ahead!

• Paulette36 Rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris — Cute spot for a girly brunch.

• Le Café Marly93 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris — Views of the Louvre, très chic.

• Chez Madeleine39 Rue de Paris, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France — A hidden gem!

• LouLou107 Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris — Fashion crowd’s favorite.

• Cédric GroletMultiple locations — The pastry king!

• Maison Louvard11 Rue de Châteaudun, 75009 Paris — (Crookie spot — not my fave, but super Instagrammable.)

• Mille & Un32 Rue Saint-Placide, 75006 Paris — Korean-inspired bakery — best matcha, best cheesecake flan!

• La Felicità5 Parvis Alan Turing, 75013 Paris — Italian food hall + dancing = so fun!

SIGHTSEEING:

• Eiffel Tower (classic, need I say more?)

• Opéra Garnier (stunning architecture!)

• Arc de Triomphe

• The Louvre Museum

• Disneyland Paris

• Palace of Versailles (a day trip but so worth it!)

• Crazy Horse (THE burlesque show, Beyoncé’s favorite & mine!)

• Moulin Rouge (if you want something more traditional, but Crazy Horse is better)

• Champs-Élysées

• Au Vieux Paris d'Arcole (adorable flower-covered café)

• Notre-Dame Cathedral

• Montmartre

• Wall of Love (Le Mur des Je t'aime)

• Luxembourg Gardens

• The Catacombs (spooky & historical)

• Shakespeare and Company Bookstore

• Petit Palais (small but breathtaking museum)

• 59 Rivoli (super cool art collective and gallery)

• Musée de l'Orangerie (Monet’s Water Lilies!)

BARS & CLUBS:

• No Entry (Speakeasy inside Pink Mamma)

• Patchamama (Fun Latin-American club vibes)

• L’Épicier (Hidden speakeasy behind a convenience store)

• Lavomatic (Speakeasy hidden inside a laundromat)

• Little Red Door (World-famous cocktail bar!)

• Chez Raspoutine (Tough door, but iconic Parisian club)

• Kong (The glass rooftop bar from Sex and the City!)

Paris isn’t just a city it’s a lifestyle. Whether you're there for croissants, couture, or crazy nights out, this guide will help you live your best It Girl summer in the most beautiful city in the world. À bientôt, mon amour!

P.S. This guide will be updated every time I travel back to Paris and discover new favorites — so make sure to check back for fresh finds!