5 Days in Paris, France

Paris, France- loved by many the world over. When it comes to finding a romantic destination, we can almost all agree- Paris is unmistakably the place to go. From charming cobblestone streets to stunning cathedrals and museums, Paris is truly a magical place. And even if you are short on time, you can certainly see a lot in just 5 days in Paris. We did it just a few weeks ago and are talking all about how to do the same!

So today on the podcast, we talk about our thoughts and impressions of Paris, where to stay, when to visit, the best things to do in Paris in 5 days, where to eat and drink in Paris, and our biggest surprise about the city of light.

Would you visit Paris? Have you been? What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments!

Check out our Paris must-haves here! 

Time Stamps for 5 Days in Paris:

• 0:10- Intro and topic
• 3:09- Updates
• 6:16- Our thoughts prior to arriving in Paris
• 11:20- First impressions of Paris
• 16:19- Where to stay in Paris
• 17:27- When to visit Paris
• 18:33- Things to do in Paris in 5 Days
• 35:37- Where to eat and drink in Paris
• 42:25- Best macaroon in Paris
• 44:57- The best meal in Paris
• 46:30- Our biggest surprise about Paris
• 48:27- Would we go back?
• 49:51- Wrap up 

Helpful Links and Further Reading:

• 4-Day Itinerary Paris, France
• 1 Day Itinerary for Paris
• Best Times to Visit Paris
• Most Romantic Things to do in Paris For Couples
• Ultimate Paris Bucket List
• Ultimate Guide to Visiting Paris in January
• Top 10 Tips for Visiting Paris in May
• Loire Valley Day Trip Itinerary
• Where to Stay in Paris Based On Your Travel Style
• How Much Does a Trip to Paris Cost?
• 7 Days in France Itinerary
• What to Pack for Paris
• Where to Honeymoon in France
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• Recommended Hotels for Paris:
  • Budget: Hotel Prince Albert Louvre (Check prices and reviews on TripAdvisor | Booking.com | Agoda)
  • Mid-Range: Hotel Parister (Check prices and reviews on TripAdvisor | Booking.com | Agoda)
  • Luxury: Grand Hotel du Palais Royal (Check prices and reviews on TripAdvisor | Booking.com )
• Recommended things to do in Paris
• Favorite Day Trip Ideas
• Our Loire Valley day trip we took
• Paris Museum Pass
• Things to do in Paris:
  • Museums
    • D’Orsay
    • Louvre
    • L’Orangerie
    • Rodin
  • Montmartre
  • Eiffel Tower
  • Food Tour (Secret Food Tours- Le Marais)
• Where to Eat & Drink:
  • Le Bols De Jean
  • Les Deux Magots
  • Bistro Richelieu
  • La Jacobine
  • Le Procope
  • Creperie Des Artes
  • Bouillon Pigalle
  • La Felicita
  • Perruche (rooftop bar)
  • Gontran Cherrier
  • Macaroons:
    • Lauderee
    • Edwart Chocolatier
    • Pierre Herme

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