I went to Paris for the first time in the summer of 2021. I was so amazed by all of the architecture, buildings and delicious food. Crêpes & croissants galore! Seriously, I had a chocolate croissant every single morning I was there haha. They are my favorite pastry. 

If you are looking to stay in a hostel, I stayed at The People – Paris Belleville and highly recommend it. Some of the neighborhoods in Paris can be less safe, and we felt very safe here. It was clean, quiet, and we made friends within 2 minutes of arriving. It also had a cute outdoor area, and was a 5 minute walk away from the Metro, which was perfect for us!

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1. Eiffel Tower

I mean….obviously this has to be on the list so we’re just gonna stick it right on top! My biggest regret from this trip is not seeing the Eiffel Tower lit up at night. Definitely would recommend doing that as well; I plan on coming back just to see it sparkling at night!✨✨

2. Luxembourg Gardens

We spent some time walking around these beautiful gardens (Jardin du Luxembourg in French). It was so fun – they are so so pretty and there are so many great spots to stop and snap a cute pic! There were also a lot of people having picnics or just hanging out on this huge grassy area in front of the Luxembourg Palace.

3. Maisons colorées de la rue Cremieux

If you’ve ever seen these colorful houses on instagram and wondered “huh where are those,” well here they are! This entire street is lined with colorfully painted homes. It is a definite must-add to your bucket list for your next trip to Paris.

4. The Louvre

Another classic! And also another slight regret of mine is not actually checking out the Louvre Museum. This is where the Mona Lisa resides! I plan on going back and going through the museum next time I come to Paris.

It is also definitely worth walking around and seeing the surrounding attractions, Colonnade de Perrault and Tuileries Garden while you are here!

5. Hôtel de Ville

This hotel is stunning! The neighborhood it is located in, Le Marais, is so fun to walk around. There are tons of shops and restaurants. You can also catch the sunset on the Seine!

6. Arc de Triomphe

Now actually, while I was in Paris, they were doing construction on the Arc so I wasn’t too stoked about the pics I took. As you can see, there is a large red crane in the very front. That being said, traveling is not JUST about the pics you can take.

So I still went up to the panoramic viewpoint on top of the Arc to check out a 360 view of the city. Definitely worth it if you want to see the entire city. There was also a super cool spiral staircase on the descent.

7. Sacré-Cœur

We did an excursion to Montmartre towards the end of my time in Paris. It was SO fun. Walking up and down the steps to the Sacre-Cœur was great exercise haha. You can also watch the beautiful sunset over all of Paris here😍.

8. Panthéon

We happened to walk past this monument in the 5th arrondissement while meandering about. I really love the little French flag on top too!

9. Champs-Élysées

Definitely definitely would recommend walking down the Champs-Élysées. There are so many nice stores and cafés! The shopping in Paris is unparalleled. This street made me feel like French royalty.

10. Gucci Store

Last but certainly not least, a favorite hidden gem of mine – the Gucci store along the Champs-Élysées. This one might just be a personal favorite – but I LOVE the color pink and this store was incredible. Perfect for a mirror selfie!! 

In summary, there are so many great spots in Paris to take photos and explore! Feel free to drop a comment if I missed any of your favorite spots. I plan on coming back to Paris this Spring…subscribe below or follow me on Instagram to follow along!

💙mariss