A 5-Day Paris Itinerary for the Girlies

After your overnight flight to Paris, drop off your bags, freshen up, and hit the ground running with a boujee lunch at the local Parisian bistro Fana in the 18th arrondissement.

Once you’re done, head over to the Saint James Spa, Guerlain, for a relaxing treatment to set the tone for the rest of your week in the city (and loosen your muscles from the long flight). The deep muscular massage is well worth it!

Before the night ends, head over to the 7th arrondissement to see the Eiffel Tower twinkle at night. While definitely touristy, getting up close with the Eiffel Tower with your besties will make for iconic photos to look back on later. The tower lights up every hour, starting at dusk, and I personally suggest going between nine and ten pm for the best views!

Day two is all about diving into Paris’s history and icons. Start the day with a historic walking tour of Le Marais and the Jewish Quarter, perfect for history lovers who appreciate oral story-telling and stunning architecture.

Midday is for shopping. Head over to Le Bon Marché—the world’s first modern department store—to browse the luxury bags, shoes, and beauty products in this six-story shopping center. If you’re lucky, you may get to partake in a perfume- or jewelry-making workshop!

End your day with a dinner cruise on the Seine. This was one of my favorite experiences in Paris. To me, it’s the best way to see iconic sites and enjoy gourmet French cuisine over yap sessions with the girls.

Begin day three with a cute brunch at Bon Bouquet Café. This all-pink cafe is giving peak girlhood energy. This place is pretty popular, so arrive at a decent time to ensure you get a table. The food and ambiance are worth it!

After brunch, head outside the city to embark on a champagne tasting tour. Located one and a half hours outside the city, Champagne is known for its picturesque scenery and production of sparkling white wines. This boozy tour is perfect for wine lovers wanting to learn about the region’s rich history while taking in all the photo op moments along the way.

While the Louvre is iconic, Paris is no stranger to world-class museums. Use day four to discover museums beyond the Louvre. I would recommend:

• Musée des Arts Décoratifs: Rotating fashion exhibits and design-forward displays. A great pick for fashion lovers and design nerds.

• Palais de Tokyo: Cutting-edge contemporary art space with bold, sometimes bizarre exhibits. It’s edgy, raw, and much less polished—a.k.a. cooler than the average museum day.

• La Galerie Dior: The chance to immerse in the world of Christian Dior. The staircase alone is worth the visit—it’s like walking through a fashion constellation.

• After your afternoon of museum-hopping, finish the night with dinner at Le Bistrot des Fablest for an elevated take on classic French bistro fare in a stylish setting.

Your last day in Paris will be the most iconic yet. Begin the day exploring French gastronomy with a local guide. This is the perfect way to discover local bites in places you would have probably never thought to walk into. Foodies will love this tour!

End the night with a fun, playful Burlesque show at Crazy Horse. This cabaret-style performance resides in an ultra-chic venue and is known for its avant-garde dancers and costumes. The setting is intimate, colorful and veers a bit on the wild side. Tickets include access to the show and dinner and champagne at Ginger Restaurant.