3 Perfect Days in Paris

Musée Rodin (7th arrondissement)

A former private home now filled with sculpture and artwork in the most divine setting. The lovely gardens outside are almost as beautiful as the inside and feature Rodin sculptures among flowers and trees. “The Thinker” is here in the rose garden. In the summer, look out for nocturnes, when the garden is open after hours and you can come and picnic with a view of the museum.

Musée Carnavalet (3rd arrondissement)

Recently re-opened after a long restoration, this museum tells the history of Paris, and is full of incredible art and artifacts, including Marie Antionette’s shoes! If you only get to one museum, make it this one. You need some time here though—plan for a few hours. There is also a gorgeous outdoor café in the summer.

Sit in Palais Royal with a coffee (1st arrondissement)

Simply the prettiest! Grab an overpriced coffee at Café Kitsuné and sit by the fountain, and then go to Place Colette, where, most likely, people will be dancing.

Walk Rue Montorgueil (2nd arrondissement)

One of the original market streets of Paris, now filled with bustling restaurants and bars, and some of the oldest shops in the city. Be sure to stop at Stohrer, the oldest pâtisserie in Paris.

Rue Franc-Bourgeois (3rd arrondissement)

Upscale boutiques run up and down this trendy street in the Marais, which ends at the gorgeous Place des Vosges.

Rue des Martyrs (9th arrondissement)

Perhaps the most charming of all the market streets, it begins at a small church and ends at a vintage carousel. Lined with food vendors, shops, and restaurants.

Go scavenger hunting for souvenirs

Looking for the perfect souvenir so you can say, "Oh, that? I picked it up in Paris," when someone asks? Here's what I'd buy:

• A pair of €30 tennis shoes from Bensimon (buy on day one and wear these perfect walking shoes all week)

• A handbag from Polène: Parisian-designed, chic, and simple leather bags that look way more expensive than they are

• A vintage find from the brocante or shops in the Marais (ashtrays, candlestick holders, vintage porcelain, mismatched silver cutlery)

• A red-checked kitchen towel/napkin from La Fontaine de Mars

• A fancy lingerie set from La Perla

• A tiny copper pan just for making sauces from E. Dehillerin

• A pair of boxer shorts from Henriette H that say "amour"

• A silk scarf from Marin Montagut

Other favorites

• Dior Galerie: I adore this space.

• Musée du Parfum: A must-visit for fragrance lovers.

• Marché aux Puces: Spend a day wandering brocantes and shops here—but come early; vendors will be packing up by 1 pm.

The St. Regis (4th arrondissement)

The most picturesque view, right on the corner of the Île Saint-Louis where you can hear the music coming from the bridge and soak in Paris.

L'Ami Louis (6th arrondissement)

The most splurge-worthy splurge and one of Paris's most historical restaurants—you can actually see the stories etched into mirrors here. They have private rooms for a sexy date night, but I love to sit in the main dining room. Dine late (after 9 pm) so you get to hear the live pianist. Dress to the nines and have a blast! If you want to linger after dinner, the bar is great.

Bofinger (11th arrondissement)

Perhaps one of the most gorgeous restaurants inParis. The ceiling is a giant stained-glass masterpiece, and it oozes old-world charm. They specialize in food from Alsace, so this is where to try choucroute if you want to.

L'Escargot (2nd arrondissement)

A former brothel and the fifth-oldest restaurant in Paris, this restaurant specializes in snails! The charming waiters will show you exactly how to eat escargot. This place could only exist in Paris.

Chez Paul (11th arrondissement)

Family owned for generations, this brasserie will transport you right back in time and is a true local spot. For fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: The dinner scene in season 2 was shot inside, and they didn’t change a thing to make it look like a film set.